2026 MLB Draft top 100 ranking: Roch Cholowsky remains at the top
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The MLB Draft Big Board ranks the top 100 players based on scouting, video analysis, and expert conversations, excluding signability and non-public medical data.
- The 2024 draft class is considered weak overall, with a sharp drop-off in talent after the top five players and a scarcity of high-end pitching prospects, many of whom have notable concerns.
- A sizable group of high school players with high upside but significant risk is expected to be selected between picks 25 and 50, potentially involving over-slot bonus deals.
- High school pitchers are ranked lower than typical draft projections due to their higher failure rates and health risks associated with their velocity and physical strain.
- Updates to the rankings will occur if players withdraw from the draft, face suspensions or injuries, or show new performance data from leagues such as the Cape Cod League.
