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LSU’s Fontenot Drafted in 10th Round | Kansas City Royals News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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LSU pitcher Grant Fontenot, after a winding path through college baseball, including a stint at Texas and a stellar final two seasons with the Tigers, was drafted in the 10th round, 299th overall, by an MLB team. His breakout 2026 campaign—32⅓ innings, 4.18 ERA, 42 strikeouts, 16 walks—proved his readiness, making him the fourth LSU player selected in this draft. His journey underscores the power of persistence, and fans are eager to see where his professional career takes him. 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/e85655250ea63173