MLB Draft 2026 ranking 2.0: Roch Cholowsky still at the top, but Vahn Lackey closing in
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2024 MLB Draft is notable for its strong pool of high school pitchers, alongside a solid group of major-conference college starters expected to fill first-round spots.
- There is some uncertainty at the top of the draft, as consensus top prospect Roch Cholowsky has not significantly advanced, opening the door for college pitchers as potential alternatives for the Chicago White Sox, who hold the first overall pick.
- The rankings presented are based on a combination of personal evaluation, scouting reports, video analysis, and data, rather than predictions of actual draft order.
- High school pitchers are generally ranked lower than their expected draft positions due to historically higher failure rates among first-round high school pitching prospects.
- Scouting grades utilize the traditional 20-80 scale to assess player potential and skills.
