# Auburn’s MLB Draft Surge | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:19:26+00:00
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Seven Auburn Tigers were drafted in this weekend’s MLB draft, extending the program’s streak of multiple top-ten round picks to eight straight seasons — a testament to Butch Thompson’s coaching and the steady stream of elite talent. Chris Rembert, the top pick among them at 51st overall by the Pirates, led Auburn in batting and hits with a 19-game hitting streak. Alex Petrovic, taken sixth round by the Mets, was a workhorse starter with 10 wins and 92 strikeouts. Ryan Hetzler, a reliever, went to the Rams in the seventh, followed closely by captain Eric Guevara, who earned All-SEC honors despite early injuries. Drew Whalen, Garrett Brewer, and Jett Johnston completed the draft class. This marks Auburn’s 52nd consecutive year with at least one draft pick — tied for the longest in the SEC — and their 11th straight season with a top-five-round selection under Thompson. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef53e3f0bf862883

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