
Arkansas Baseball Stars Set for MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix
Seven Arkansas players and two high school commits are among the 335 participants slated for the 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where rankings and draft projections will be refined.
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Seven Arkansas players and two high school commits are among the 335 participants slated for the 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, where rankings and draft projections will be refined.

Seven Arkansas players and two high‑school signees will compete at the MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, highlighting top prospects ahead of the July draft in Philadelphia.
Ethan Armstrong’s 0.21 ERA, 70 strikeouts and .388 batting average lead the Cougars to a 30‑6 record, culminating in a district championship start that cemented his status as the state’s top baseball prospect.

The University of Southern California’s baseball program is navigating the departure of freshman pitcher Gavin Lauridsen to the transfer portal, a move that comes after a standout season that included a 48‑18 record, a Super Regional appearance and a memorable performance against Oregon.

Baseball America’s latest Top 500 MLB Draft Prospects list highlights four Southern Miss commits, showcasing their high school achievements and potential impact on the university’s baseball program.

Evan Dempsey’s second consecutive consensus All-American selection highlights a standout season that blends elite hitting and pitching, positioning him for a historic unanimous honor.

The University of Arkansas celebrates two of its standout players who have been named All‑Americans by Baseball America, highlighting a historic season for the Razorbacks.

The latest national awards recognize standout performances in college baseball, highlighting Nebraska’s Dylan Carey, UCLA’s John Savage and a host of other Big Ten standouts.

Baseball America’s staff draft for the 2026 MLB draft assembled 75 selections, blending high school and college prospects, each accompanied by a writer’s rationale. Early highlights include Vahn Lackey heading the list for the White Sox, followed by Roch Cholowsky to the Rays and Grady Emerson to the Twins.
Arizona State's standout sophomore, Landon Hairston, has committed to returning for a junior season in 2027, a move that could reignite the program's quest for a College World Series berth after decades of near misses.

Dax Whitney and Tanner Bradley collect multiple First‑Team and Second‑Team All‑America accolades, joining a select group of Oregon State and Oregon players with historic recognition.

Caden Sorrell, Clayton Freshcorn, Gavin Grahovac and Chris Hacopian bring historic performances that earn national accolades and set new program benchmarks.

Catcher Ryder Helfrick and pitcher Hunter Dietz receive third‑team All‑America recognition, highlighting Arkansas’ defensive and pitching excellence in the 2026 postseason.
Georgia baseball standout Rylan Lujo blends personal homage with elite postseason performance, drawing comparisons to a modern hitting archetype and cementing his status as a top MLB draft prospect.

Junior Evan Dempsey of Florida Gulf Coast has been recognized with additional First Team All‑America selections from Baseball America and Perfect Game, bringing his total honors within reach of a Consensus All‑American designation.

Baseball America's 2026 All-American selections highlight Tennessee's newest recruit, a Mercer transfer who excelled both at the plate and on the mound and chose the Volunteers over Georgia and Wake Forest.

A look at the players the Los Angeles Dodgers could select with the 40th overall pick, the impact of a luxury‑tax penalty, and the broader roster implications.
Stoneman Douglas pitcher Gio Rojas and St. Thomas Aquinas standout Nico Sabatino were named Pitcher and Player of the Year, respectively, after leading their teams to consecutive state championships.

Junior right-hander Collin Clarke has entered the transfer portal, opening the door to the 2026 MLB Draft while retaining a year of college eligibility.

Junior right‑hander Collin Clarke has moved into the transfer portal, opening a path to the upcoming MLB Draft while still retaining the option to return for a fifth year at Oregon.

Three Florida Gators baseball players earn Second-Team All-America accolades, highlighting a season of exceptional individual and team achievements.

Baseball America’s latest awards highlight Landon Hairston’s record‑breaking performance and Nu’u Contrades’ standout contributions, underscoring Arizona State’s rise as a national contender

Four Oregon baseball players receive All‑American recognition from Perfect Game, Baseball America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, highlighting a breakout season for the program.

Landon Hairston of Arizona State University has been named the 2026 National Player of the Year by Baseball America, finishing a season with 28 home runs and a .400 batting average while remaining a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award. His achievement adds to a storied program history of 15 previous winners and marks a unique decision to return for another year.