Klein Drafted in 15th Round of MLB Draft
7/12/2026 5:42:00 PM | Baseball
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri center fielder Caleb Klein was drafted to the Atlanta Braves in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft Sunday.
A native of Epworth, Iowa he was selected in the 15th round with the 442nd overall pick.
In his first season with the Redhawks, Klein hit .316 with eight home runs, 10 doubles and three triples in 41 games. He accumulated a .491 slugging percentage along with a .437 on-base percentage. He also added 40 RBI's and led the team with 65 runs scored. He stole 14 bases and, in the field, carried a .992 fielding percentage.
Of SEMO's last 10 draft picks, six were selected by the Braves. Those players include Klein, Andrew Keck (2022), Dylan Dodd (2021), Trenton Moses (2012), Shaw Simmons (2012) and Matt Tellor (2014).
