SF Giants take nephew of a team legend in third round of MLB Draft
The San Francisco Giants focused their 2026 MLB Draft on pitching, highlighted by a top-five pick and a selection tied to a team legend.
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The brief
The San Francisco Giants completed 21 selections over two days during the MLB Draft. The team selected UCSB ace and right-handed pitcher Jackson Flora as their fourth overall pick.
In the third round, the Giants drafted the nephew of a team legend. Coverage from MLB.com, Noozhawk, and The San Francisco Standard emphasizes the team's draft strategy, which included a run on pitchers and the selection of Flora.
Additional recaps from McCovey Chronicles detail the picks made through the 20th round. Future developments depend on the integration of these 21 selections into the organization, including Flora and the third-round pick related to the Bonds family.
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Quick answers
Who was the Giants' fourth overall pick?
The Giants selected RHP Jackson Flora from UCSB.
How many players did the Giants select in total?
The team made 21 selections over the course of two days.
What was the nature of the third-round pick?
The Giants selected the nephew of a team legend.
Coverage (6)
- Giants select RHP Jackson Flora 4th overall; highlights 21 selections over 2 days MLB.com · 1d ago
- UCSB Ace Jackson Flora Drafted Fourth by San Francisco Giants in MLB Draft Noozhawk · 1d ago
- Giants draft recap: Rounds 11-20 McCovey Chronicles · 1d ago
- The Giants’ draft strategy: Flora’s dream team, a Bonds selection, and a run on pitchers The San Francisco Standard · 1d ago
- Giants draft recap: Rounds 5-10 McCovey Chronicles · 1d ago
- SF Giants take nephew of a team legend in third round of MLB Draft SFGATE · 1d ago
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