Former Kelowna Falcons player drafted to the MLB

A former baseball player for the Kelowna Falcons was selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft (MLB).
​Pitcher Griffin Naess was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 15th round, 457th overall, on July 12.
The 21-year-old pitched for the Falcons during the 2023 season before taking the mound for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo out of California.
​According to Baseball Reference, the pitcher played seven games for the Falcons, including one start. In that time, Naess posted a 2-1 record