2026 MLB Draft

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And I'm not gonna shut up about Roch Chowlowsky,

BA's way-too-early 2026 mock: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-mlb-mock-draft-way-too-early-top-10-picks-for-next-year/

1. Roch Chowlosky, SS, UCLA
2. Grady Emerson, SS, Argyle HS (Flower Mound, TX)
3. Jacob Lombard, SS, Gulliver Prep HS (Miami, FL)
4. Kevin Roberts Jr, OF/RHP, Jackson Prep HS (Flowood, MS)
5. Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama
6. Tyler Spangler, SS, De La Salle HS (Concord, CA)
7. Derek Curiel, OF, LSU
8. Gio Rojas, LHP, Stoneman Douglas HS (Parkland, FL)
9. Liam Peterson, RHP, Florida
10. Brady Harris, OF, Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, FL)

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1. White Sox: Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA
2. Braves: Jacob Lombard, SS, Gulliver Prep (Fla.) HS
3. Twins: Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama
4. Pirates: Grady Emerson, SS, Argyle (Texas) HS
5. Orioles: Gio Rojas, LHP, Marjory Stoneman Douglas (Fla.) HS
6. Royals: Derek Curiel, OF, Louisiana State
7. Athletics: Drew Burress, OF, Georgia Tech
8. Marlins: Liam Peterson, RHP, Florida
9. Guardians: AJ Gracia, OF, Virginia
10. Rockies: Cameron Flukey, RHP, Coastal Carolina
11. Nationals: Savion Sims, RHP, Edmond Santa Fe (Okla.) HS
12. Diamondbacks: Tyler Spangler, SS, De La Salle (Calif.) HS
13. Angels: Chris Hacopian, SS, Texas A&M
14. Rangers: Brady Harris, OF, Trinity Christian Academy (Fla.)
15. Reds: Kevin Roberts, OF/RHP, Jackson Prep (Miss.) HS
16. Rays: Gavin Grahovac, 3B, Texas A&M
17. Cardinals: Caden Bogenpohl, OF, Missouri State
18. Giants: Cole Koeninger, SS/RHP, Keller (Texas) HS
19. Mariners: Jackson Flora, RHP, Santa Barbara
20. Red Sox: Joey Volchko, RHP, Transfer Portal (formerly Stanford)

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HEY EVERYBODY IT'S LA-

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Hunter Pence’s 16-year old nephew throwing 100:

 

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On 9/18/2025 at 11:45 AM, CaliforniaRaisin said:

 

 

Ben Badler basically said this is a way for owners to spend less on scouting.

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Mock for the top 18 picks: https://overslotbaseball.com/mock-drafts/mlb-draft-mock-draft-2026-roch-cholowsky/

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Only the top but here’s another mock:

 

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https://x.com/baseballamerica/status/1991575630463598636?s=46&t=W37ISIrjUHdGm-Y3K3j6Aw

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I'm never going to say don’t take BPA, but man is this farm in dire need of some pitching and could desperately use a talent infusion 

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The Cubs will pick 23rd in 2026.

 

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BA mock:

 

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Joe Doyle mock:

Something has gone wrong if Curiel is available at 23 imo.

 

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Little change from 2025 to 2026 in the projected Cubs draft pool:

Jed should trade for a comp pick!

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The Cubs comp pick for Tucker is currently 77th. Could fall to 78th if Zac Gallen signs somewhere besides Arizona for more than $50 million.

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(Sounds like the owners want to get rid of A-ball and only have A+, AA and AAA.)

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