KCAU Sioux CityTue, June 16, 2026 at 2:58 AM UTC

Bishop Heelan’s Kaleb LaFavor invited to 2026 MLB Draft Combine

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Bishop Heelan right-handed pitcher Kaleb LaFavor has quickly slated himself among the best pitchers in Siouxland and in the state of Iowa along with the national level, eaning an invite to the 2026 MLB Draft Combine.

LaFavor boasts a 2-0 record with 30 strikeouts and a 0.51 ERA. The Crusader senior leads the team at the plate with a .473 batting average with 26 hits and 19 RBI.

The Iowa signee is listed as the 180th best MLB Draft prospect in the 2026 Draft Class.

This year’s MLB Draft Combine takes place on June 23rd, starting at 11 a.m.

Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KCAU 9 News | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports.