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2026 Top Draft Prospects

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Image credit: Grady Emerson (Photo by Bill Mitchell)

While the 2025 draft cycle heats up, Baseball America is already looking ahead to 2026 with our initial ranking of the top 100 MLB Draft prospects in the class.

The ranking—our first combining the top 2026 college and high school players—is headlined by a talented prep shortstop from Texas—Grady Emerson. One of the class’ most pure hitters, Emerson features an exciting blend of athleticism and advanced offensive skills.

Below, you’ll find the complete list of draft prospects featuring updated individual scouting reports for each player. You can find all of our rankings here.

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