Caden Scott Townsend (born May 5, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.
Career Townsend attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.Cade Townsend dominates in Santa Margarita’s victory over Tesoro in Division 1 baseball playoffs As a senior, he was The Orange County Register Pitcher of the Year and Trinity League Pitcher of the Year after going 6–0 with a 1.56 earned run average (ERA) and 96 strikeouts.All-Orange County baseball team: Nick Santivanez, Cade Townsend receive top honors He committed to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) to play college baseball.RHP Prospect Cade Townsend Resolidifies His Commitment to Ole Miss
As a freshman at Ole Miss, Towsend pitched in 15 games with eight starts and went 1–0 with a 6.35 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 34 innings.How roommates Cade Townsend, Connor Spencer have Ole Miss baseball on brink of SEC title He returned to Ole Miss as a starting pitcher his sophomore year in 2026. He missed time during the season due to an injury.Pitcher Cade Townsend injury update from Ole Miss baseball coach Mike BiancoWhen Cade Townsend will pitch for Ole Miss baseball in Mississippi State series
Townsend is a top prospect for the 2026 MLB draft.Scouting 3 potential MLB Draft first-rounders at Mississippi-Arkansas Townsend was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft. He later signed a signing bonus of $3.1 million with the Cubs.Cubs ink first-round pick Cade Townsend
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Ole Miss Rebels bio