Kaiden McCarthy

Kaiden McCarthy
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: (2008-08-06) August 6, 2008 (age 18)
Springfield, Vermont, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Kaiden Patrick McCarthy (born August 6, 2008) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization.

Amateur career

McCarthy attended Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont. Prior to his junior season, McCarthy reclassified to the class of 2026. As a junior, he posted a 0.72 ERA with 72 strikeouts and was named the Gatorade Vermont Baseball Player of the Year. He is committed to play college baseball for the University of Tennessee.

Professional career

McCarthy was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round, with the 48th overall selection, of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft. With his selection, he became the highest-drafted player from Vermont in MLB draft history. He signed with Atlanta for a $2.5 million bonus on July 14, 2026.

References

  1. ↑ LeConey, Bill (June 19, 2026). "Hot prospect: Vermont's Kaiden McCarthy is making his pitch for the MLB Draft". Brattleboro Reformer. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ Abrami, Alex. "Vermont's Kaiden McCarthy featured in MLB Network's 'The Prospect'". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ "VA's McCarthy named Gatorade Vermont Baseball Player of the Year". Manchester Journal. June 2, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ Haley, Tom (November 3, 2025). "McCarthy chooses Tennessee for baseball". Rutland Herald. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ Siegel, Emmett. "Tennessee signee Kaiden McCarthy drafted by Braves in second round of MLB draft". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ Altneu, Judith. "Vermont's Kaiden McCarthy picked in second round of MLB Draft, making history". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ramey, Grant (July 14, 2026). "Tennessee baseball signee Kaiden McCarthy signs with Braves for overslot deal". Volquest. Retrieved July 14, 2026.