LOS ANGELES – UCLA capped off an impressive MLB Draft showing with six more Bruins selected on day two, bringing the program’s two‑day total to 10 draft picks.
It was a historic draft for UCLA, producing eight selections within the top 10 rounds which marks the most in program history, eclipsing the previous record of six top-10 picks in 2010.
The Bruins also set a new program record with six players taken in the top five rounds.
UCLA has now seen seven draft classes reach double-digits and Head Coach John Savage has produced five of them during his tenure. UCLA is one of three programs (Arkansas and Georgia) to have multiple draft classes of double-digits in the 20-round era (since 2020).
After headlining day one with first‑overall selection Roch Cholowsky, along with Logan Reddemann (No. 38), Mulivai Levu (No. 70) and Roman Martin (No. 111), the Bruins continued their momentum on Sunday with a strong run of mid‑round selections.
Cal Randall was the first Bruin off the board on Day Two, going in the 5th round (No. 146) to the St. Louis Cardinals, followed closely by Will Gasparino, who was selected in the 5th round (No. 161) by the Philadelphia Phillies. Dean West added to UCLA’s tally in the 7th round (No. 222) to the Toronto Blue Jays. Cashel Dugger was selected in the 9th round (No. 256) to the Washington Nationals.
In the final round, Michael Barnett was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round (No. 587 overall) and Justin Lee rounded out the draft selections as he was selected with the No. 609 pick by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Randall was a Third Team All‑Big Ten selection in 2026. He made 34 appearances, going 3-0 with a 3.19 ERA, 14 saves, and 57 strikeouts in just 31.0 innings. He posted a staggering 16.5 K/9, one of the top marks among NCAA relievers. After a tough opening outing, he settled into elite form, allowing just three earned runs over his next 21 appearances and launching a run of 10 straight scoreless outings from March 17 to April 10. He struck out multiple batters in 20 different appearances, including overpowering three‑strikeout frames against Rutgers, UC Santa Barbara, Minnesota, and Washington. His ability to neutralize the heart of opposing lineups made him UCLA’s most trusted late‑game option, and he allowed only 15 hits over his final 22.2 innings. In 2025, he posted a 3.08 ERA across 28 appearances, holding opponents to a .185 average and finishing second on the team in strikeout rate. He delivered 19 scoreless outings, excelled in Big Ten play, and struck out seven batters across 4.2 innings in the NCAA Tournament, proving his reliability in the biggest moments.
Gasparino delivered one of the most explosive and complete seasons in the Big Ten during his lone year at UCLA, emerging as a premier two‑way outfielder and one of the most decorated players in the country. A First Team NCBWA All‑American, ABCA/Rawlings and Perfect Game Third Team All‑American, College Baseball Foundation All‑American, ABCA First Team All‑West Region honoree, and First Team All‑Big Ten selection, he paired middle‑of‑the‑order thunder with flawless defense as an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Finalist. Gasparino slashed .314/.412/.659 with 20 home runs, 64 RBIs, and 69 hits across 58 starts, opening the season with a barrage of early homers and sustaining that power through conference play and into the postseason. He delivered signature performances at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Classic, at Ohio State, and against Hawai‘i, while finishing the year error‑free with 125 putouts and eight assists.
West emerged as one of UCLA’s most dynamic all‑around players, a high‑energy catalyst at the top of the lineup who paired elite on‑base ability with speed, defense, and timely power. In 2026, he delivered a breakout junior season, starting 58 games in the outfield and slashing .314/.412/.659 while scoring 58 runs, stealing 11 bases, and recording 19 multi‑hit games. He reached base in 46 contests, played error‑free defense in center field, and produced one of the year’s signature moments with a go‑ahead grand slam to clinch the Oregon series. As a sophomore in 2025, West became one of the nation’s most prolific leadoff hitters, batting .320 with a UCLA‑record 22 hit‑by‑pitches, 76 runs, 79 hits, and a .470 OBP, while dominating postseason play and earning national attention for his on‑base consistency. Even as a freshman, he flashed elite plate discipline and athleticism, posting a .456 OBP and finishing the season with a standout series against Stanford.
Dugger grew into one of the nation’s most dependable and durable catchers, pairing steady offensive production with elite defense and leadership behind the plate. A Buster Posey Award Semifinalist and Second Team All‑Big Ten honoree in 2026, Dugger started 52 games as a junior and anchored one of the nation’s top pitching staffs, committing just six errors while posting 510 putouts and 31 assists. Offensively, he slashed .251/.378/.377 with 39 RBIs, reached base in 38 games, and delivered multiple signature moments, including a grand slam against UC Irvine and a three‑hit, three‑RBI performance at Michigan State. As a sophomore in 2025, he hit .279 with a .421 OBP, threw out eight runners, and delivered a seven‑game postseason hitting streak while appearing in every game down the stretch. Even as a freshman, Dugger showed advanced plate discipline and defensive poise, leading the team in starts behind the plate and posting a .456 OBP in leadoff at‑bats.
Michael Barnett capped a steady, four‑year rise at UCLA with a strong senior season, cementing himself as one of the program’s most reliable weekend starters. A Second Team All‑Big Ten honoree in 2025, Barnett went 6-0 in 2026 with a 4.18 ERA over a team‑high 71.0 innings, finishing his career eighth on UCLA’s all‑time wins list (24). He opened the year with exceptional consistency, allowing just three earned runs across his first four starts, and delivered several signature outings, including 5.1 scoreless innings at Iowa and a seven‑strikeout performance at Rutgers. Barnett allowed one run or fewer in seven of his 16 starts and helped UCLA go 15-1 in games he opened. His 2025 campaign showcased his peak form, producing 12 wins (third nationally), a 3.98 ERA, and dominant home splits (8-0, 2.73 ERA), highlighted by a career‑high 10‑strikeout gem against Indiana.
Justin Lee developed into a steady, trusted bullpen arm for UCLA, delivering three seasons of dependable relief work highlighted by a strong junior campaign in 2026. He made 23 appearances, went 3-0 with a 3.26 ERA, and held opponents scoreless in 17 of his outings, showcasing improved command and poise in high‑leverage spots. Lee stacked together multiple scoreless stretches, including four straight in March, and notched wins against Maryland, LMU, and Sacramento State while adding key postseason innings in the Big Ten Tournament. His 2025 season showed his durability, matching the team high with 30 appearances, collecting five saves, and opening the year with eight straight scoreless outings, while holding left‑handed hitters to a .188 average. As a freshman in 2024, Lee flashed early swing‑and‑miss ability with 40 strikeouts in 39.1 innings, finishing the year with a dominant stretch of hitless, scoreless outings and stranding 80 percent of inherited runners.