The 2027 Major League Baseball Draft is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory, with college hitters delivering breakout seasons that have scouts and analysts buzzing.
At the forefront are three standout batters: Brendan Lawson of the Florida Gators, Landon Hairston of the Arizona State Sun Devils, and Tague Davis of the Louisville Cardinals, each of whom has posted numbers that place them among the elite in the collegiate ranks.
The Standout Performers
Lawson, a junior who transferred from a strong freshman debut, finished his two‑year stint with a .315 average, 29 home runs and 109 RBIs, while also earning second‑team All‑American honors and a spot on the SEC All‑Freshman team.
His plate discipline showed a marked improvement, climbing from 33 walks and 56 strikeouts as a freshman to 53 walks and 46 strikeouts in his sophomore season, underscoring a more refined approach at the plate.
Landon Hairston, meanwhile, posted a .400 batting average with a .509 on‑base percentage and 28 homers, a performance that earned him Big 12 Player of the Year and a unanimous first‑team All‑American selection, though he fell just short of the Golden Spikes Award.
Tague Davis has been nothing short of historic, smashing Louisville and ACC single‑season home‑run records with 34 round‑trippers while batting .355, a feat that secured him ACC Player of the Year, first‑team All‑ACC and first‑team All‑American accolades.
Draft analysts, including MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo, project Lawson as the second overall pick, Hairston at fourth and Davis at eighth, reflecting the consensus that these three are the top collegiate hitters heading into the 2027 draft.
The trio’s impressive résumés also highlight the depth of talent across the SEC, ACC and Big 12, conferences that have historically produced a steady stream of MLB stars, and their performances are expected to influence team strategies and player development plans for years to come.