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MACK - Draft News Update

 

FLOSPORTS – top 10 draft prospects –

Brendan Lawson, SS, Florida

Dax Whitney, RHP, Oregon State

Dylan Seward, SS, Norco (CA)

Tomas Valincius, LHP, Mississippi State

Gavin Kelly, C/2B, West Virginia

Landon Hairston, OF, Arizona State

Malachi Butler, SS, McEachern (GA)

Chris Levonas, RHP, Wake Forest

Jimmy Janicki, C/3B, Troy

Ryan McPherson, RHP, Mississippi State

 

Bleacher Report – Top 5 Draft Picks & Teams:

1. Colorado Rockies – Brendan Lawson, SS, Florida

A .315/.464/.602 hitter in his first two seasons, Lawson hit 19 HR in spring 2026. While some scouts see him as a potential 2B/3B, his bat and defensive tools keep him near the top

2. New York Mets – Dax Whitney, RHP, Oregon State

A 6'5", 218‑lb righty with a three‑pitch mix and frontline potential if he builds on his sophomore success

3. Los Angeles Angels – Dylan Seward, SS, Norco HS (CA)

A quick‑twitch, 80‑grade speed player with elite bat‑to‑ball skills and defensive range. Projected as a top‑of‑the‑draft shortstop

4. Athletics – Gavin Kelly, C/2B, West Virginia

A standout from a College World Series‑winning team, Kelly projects as a versatile infielder with strong defensive skills

5. Toronto Blue Jays – Landon Hairston, OF, Arizona State

A .400/.509/.860 hitter with 28 HR and 81 RBI in 2026, combining hit tool and raw power

 

Teams with the Most Draft Prospects – MSN

 

Texas Leads With Six Top 100 Prospects

Dylan Volantis (No. 11), Sam Cozart (25), Ian Armstrong (38), Adrian Rodriguez (41), Linkin Garcia (52) and Brett Crossland (91) give Texas the largest group. Volantis has transitioned from closer to starter with a five-pitch mix and strong strike-throwing ability.

Cozart posted a 1.72 ERA as a freshman closer and has the arsenal to develop into a starter. Armstrong offers contact skills and solid receiving, while Garcia brings raw power and arm strength. Rodriguez adds contact ability and defensive versatility.

 

LSU Has Five Prospects In The Rankings

Casan Evans (No. 15), William Schmidt (34), Bino Watters (50), Dawson Park (69) and Jason Wachs (99) represent LSU. Evans’ fastball has reached 99 mph, although his command needs improvement. Schmidt’s slider and curveball offer strikeout potential, while Watters and Park bring power and defensive ability, respectively.

 

Florida’s Four Include No. 1 Brendan Lawson

Brendan Lawson (No. 1), Aidan King (21), Jackson Barberi (26) and Joshua Whritenour (67) make up Florida’s group. Lawson combines left-handed power with strong contact skills, while King earned SEC pitcher of the year honors in 2026. Barberi and Whritenour have each reached 101 mph.

 

Tennessee Matches Florida With Four Prospects

Trent Grindlinger (No. 13), Landon Mack (33), Blaine Brown (89) and Chris Ramirez (93) give Tennessee four representatives. Grindlinger hit .345 with eight home runs as a freshman, and Mack’s fastball has reached 100 mph. Brown offers substantial raw power, although Tommy John surgery could limit him to designated hitter.