It’s pretty safe to say that there are more than a few elite athletes in the Bowen family, as Drayk currently stars for Notre Dame football and now Dylan will be a professional baseball player.
The younger Bowen flirted with the Irish before committing to play at Oklahoma State, but he was taken with the No. 154 overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB draft on Sunday. As a fifth-rounder, he could opt to play for the Cowboys, so that is something to monitor as he has just over two weeks to make a decision.
Baseball runs deep with the Bowen’s, as Drayk also played for Notre Dame early in his career before putting his full focus on football. The Irish had a first-round pick in pitcher Jack Radel this year, and catcher Mark Quatrani was taken in round No. 18 by the San Diego Padres. Hopefully the star catcher opts to return for another season, as he still has a season left and could get taken higher next year.
The Bowen family has to be proud of their son’s accomplishments, as each of them have become top-level athletes.
With the 154th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Cincinnati Reds select SS Dylan Bowen. pic.twitter.com/xEbFEHh71v
— Reds On The Rise (@RedsOnTheRise) July 12, 2026
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