The 2026 MLB Draft is set to unfold over two days beginning July 11, marking the culmination of a scouting season that has already spotlighted Florida’s baseball pedigree.
Since 2021, the state’s college programs have produced 29 draft picks, a testament to the depth of talent that continues to emerge from the Gators and their rivals.
The Draft Combine in Phoenix
From June 23 to 26, the league’s top prospects will converge at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, where five current Florida players and four high‑school signees will test themselves against one another in front of MLB scouts.
Among those participants, Liam Peterson stands out as the most highly regarded Gator, with consensus projections placing him anywhere from the tenth to the eighteenth overall pick.
A Who’s Who of Emerging Talent
The combine roster also features standouts such as Kyle Jones, Luke McNeillie, Ethan Surowiec, Kevin Roberts Jr., Brady Harris and Brady Snow, each of whom brings a distinct skill set that has caught the eye of analysts from ESPN, Bleacher Report and MLB.com.
Veteran names like Russell Sandefer, Colin White and Keaton Neal add further depth to a field that promises to reshape the next wave of professional rosters.
The draft’s two‑day format will allow teams to evaluate players both in controlled workouts and in game‑like settings, ensuring that the final selections reflect a comprehensive view of each prospect’s abilities.
As the draft approaches, the excitement in Florida’s baseball community is palpable, with fans and coaches alike tracking the progress of their protégés toward the professional ranks.