Iowa baseball: MLB Draft + transfer additions + recruiting
Key Questions
Which Iowa players were selected in the MLB Draft?
Mitchell and Schulte were drafted from the Hawkeyes. The program is working to retain Stedman and LaFavor from further selections.
What recruiting additions has Iowa baseball made?
Brett Harris flipped his commitment from Ole Miss to Iowa, and St. Thomas RHP Will Pierro committed. These bolster the incoming class.
Who is returning as Iowa's pitching coach?
Casey Day is back as pitching coach. The team is also scheduled for a Field of Dreams game against Kansas this fall.
Two Hawkeyes drafted (Mitchell, Schulte); key to keep Stedman and LaFavor from being drafted. Brett Harris flips from Ole Miss. St. Thomas RHP Will Pierro commits; Casey Day returns as pitching coach. New: Iowa baseball to play Kansas at Field of Dreams in Dyersville this fall – unique venue matchup.
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Updated Jul 21, 2026