Aidan Meola, Oklahoma State’s third baseman, is officially heading pro with a free agent deal from the Colorado Rockies — making him the sixth Cowboy signed by MLB this year. Joining teammate Hudson Barrett, who was drafted earlier, Meola’s journey through injuries — including shoulder surgery — culminated in a breakout 2024 season: .320 batting average, 17 homers, 69 RBIs, and All-Big 12 Second Team honors. Over 149 games, he’s mashed 32 homers and driven in 152 runs, proving his resilience and talent deserve a major league stage.

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Five Oklahoma State baseball stars were drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, including a high school commit and multiple comeback stories. Dylan Bowen, committed to OSU, went to the Reds in the fifth round. Hudson Barrett, recovering from Tommy John surgery, was taken by the Rockies in the eighth. Senior Mario Pesca, a transfer from St. John’s, was drafted by the Guardians in the ninth. Injured infielder Avery Ortiz, showing improvement, was selected by the Nationals in the eighteenth. And standout outfielder Kollin Ritchie, who fell to the twentieth round to the Cardinals, stunned fans by choosing to return to OSU for another season to boost his draft stock.

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