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Vermont’s First Ever MLB Draft Pick | Burlington News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
Vermont just hit home run history as Kaiden McCarthy, a 6’1”, 190-pound pitcher from Chester, was drafted second round by the Atlanta Braves — the highest ever for a Vermont-born MLB prospect. With a stellar 3-0 record and a jaw-dropping 0.72 ERA, McCarthy dominated the mound, striking out 42 batters while earning honors like Lake Region Pitcher of the Year and Gatorade Vermont Player of the Year. Though he reclassified to enter this year’s draft and had committed to Tennessee, scouts were smitten with his raw talent — even dating back to his teenage years when he was already throwing like a future star. Featured in “The Prospect” docuseries, McCarthy knows the spotlight is intense — especially in Vermont, where baseball doesn’t always get the love. But he’s ready to shine, giving back to his community through youth coaching and staying academically strong. With a signing bonus over $2 million and only one other Vermont high schooler ever making it to the majors, McCarthy’s journey is just beginning — and he’s already got big dreams. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b99fced1a7bcb34c