Evan Dempsey, a back‑to‑back unanimous All‑American and the John Olerud Two‑Way Player of the Year, is gearing up for the 2026 MLB Amateur Draft, where he sits at No. 72 on the D1Baseball.com prospect list.
A Consistent Path at Florida Gulf Coast
During his three‑year stint with the Eagles, Dempsey credits the FGCU coaching staff, especially Coach Tollet, for shaping both his mechanics and his mental approach. He stresses that staying loyal to the program has been pivotal in his development.
That philosophy also guides his advice to younger Eagles: work hard, stay committed, and trust the process that the coaching staff has built.
As draft weekend approaches, Dempsey will be at home in Tampa, surrounded by family, ready to savor the moment as his coach suggested.
Draft Coverage and Prospect Outlook
The draft broadcast kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday on NBC and its streaming partner Peacock, with the first ten picks slated for about 1:30 p.m. Day 2, covering rounds 5 through 20, will stream on MLB.com, MLB TV and MLB+, beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Dempsey’s rise follows a lineage of FGCU alumni drafted in the first ten rounds; the program boasts 13 such selections, highlighted by Chicago White Sox left‑hander Chris Sale, the highest‑profile pick in school history.