The 2026 MLB Draft will span two days, kicking off on July 11, and while Stetson’s 2024 campaign ended at 23‑32, several of its recent alumni are generating buzz among scouts.
Draft Landscape and Stetson’s Outlook
Graduate infielder Yohann Dessureault, who battled injuries yet posted a .301 average and a .920 OPS, earned All‑ASUN third‑team honors and rode a 16‑game on‑base streak, positioning him as a potential late‑round pick.
Starting pitcher Trace Hartman, a transfer who quickly adapted to the Hatters’ system, captured ASUN Pitcher of the Week accolades and follows a family lineage that includes his father O.B. Hartman, a 27th‑round selection by the Houston Astros in 1985.
Junior right‑hander James Hays, who at 6‑foot‑2 and 230 pounds logged new career highs and helped Stetson reach the NCAA Tournament as a sophomore, is viewed as a high‑upside arm despite the team’s overall down season.
Prospects Beyond the Hatters
Former Stetson standouts Logan Hughes and Kyle Jones, both ranked inside the top 140 prospects by ESPN, underscore the program’s lingering talent pipeline and could hear their names called during the draft’s later rounds.
Scouts are also watching the broader collegiate market, noting that the combination of experience, family connections and measurable metrics may translate into selections later in the two‑day event, keeping Stetson’s legacy alive on the draft board.