Tyler Bell Selected No. 10 Overall in MLB Draft

Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell is headed to the mountains. The Colorado Rockies selected Bell with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday, making him the first infielder taken from the prospect-laden Southeastern Conference. Bell becomes the second-highest pick in program history in the main draft. Bell’s selection makes four first round picks in nine drafts for UK coach Nick Mingione, including three inside the top 19 picks. Bell, a sophomore from the Chicago area, shined in 2026 despite getting injured in the opener and missing 14 games. Overall, he ranked third on the…