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Josh Hammond, SS/3B Kansas City Royals No. 2 prospect (Low-A) The 2025 first-round pick had three multi-hit games over the weekend, including a 5-for-5 day on Saturday. Hammond has impressed in his first professional season, hitting .301/.368/.429 over 82 games in Low-A. Hammond is No. 2 on this week's BA Hot Sheet. The full rankings:

Josh Hammond, SS/3B Kansas City Royals No. 2 prospect (Low-A) The 2025 first-round pick had three multi-hit games over the weekend, including a 5-for-5 day on Saturday. Hammond has impressed in his first professional season, hitting .301/.368/.429 over 82 games in Low-A. Hammond is No. 2 on this week's BA Hot Sheet. The full rankings:

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Wilberson De Peña is the fastest-rising prospect in the Yankees system. He has 16 homers in the FCL. That's the most by any player since 2023 👀

Wilberson De Peña is the fastest-rising prospect in the Yankees system. He has 16 homers in the FCL. That's the most by any player since 2023 👀

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Peyton Bonds, OF A 6-foot-5, 230-pound righthanded hitter with a great physical toolset that features plus raw power and plus speed. Bonds posted the 5th-highest 90th percentile EV at the MLB Draft Combine opening day, at 110.6 mph. The Rutgers outfielder jumped 45 spots in BA's latest draft rankings update to No. 109 overall 📈

Peyton Bonds, OF A 6-foot-5, 230-pound righthanded hitter with a great physical toolset that features plus raw power and plus speed. Bonds posted the 5th-highest 90th percentile EV at the MLB Draft Combine opening day, at 110.6 mph. The Rutgers outfielder jumped 45 spots in BA's latest draft rankings update to No. 109 overall 📈

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A 100 mph infield throw from Jesús Made?! No Triple-A or MLB infielder has done that in a game during the Statcast era 😳 (🎥 Biloxi Shuckers)

A 100 mph infield throw from Jesús Made?! No Triple-A or MLB infielder has done that in a game during the Statcast era 😳 (🎥 Biloxi Shuckers)

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🗣️ RUNNER‼️ Catcher drill participants from day one of the MLB Draft Combine: (BA Draft Rank) • Cole Prosek (No. 28) • Teagan Scott (No. 482) • Jack Natili (No. 58) • Sean Dunlap (No. 148)

🗣️ RUNNER‼️ Catcher drill participants from day one of the MLB Draft Combine: (BA Draft Rank) • Cole Prosek (No. 28) • Teagan Scott (No. 482) • Jack Natili (No. 58) • Sean Dunlap (No. 148)

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2026 four-star Grayson Willoughby showed triple-digit velo at the MLB Draft Combine 🔥 See why Jason Pennini thinks he could be a great match for a pro team that excels at pitching dev.

2026 four-star Grayson Willoughby showed triple-digit velo at the MLB Draft Combine 🔥 See why Jason Pennini thinks he could be a great match for a pro team that excels at pitching dev.

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The Blue Jays select Will Brick with the 131st pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The 5-star prep catcher ranks No. 61 in our BA 500. BA’s Carlos Collazo had the top-ranked high school catcher tied to Toronto in his final mock:

The Blue Jays select Will Brick with the 131st pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The 5-star prep catcher ranks No. 61 in our BA 500. BA’s Carlos Collazo had the top-ranked high school catcher tied to Toronto in his final mock:

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It took one Low-A start for the Braves to decide Briggs McKenzie is ready for High-A 👀 The 19-year-old received their largest signing bonus in the 2025 draft. Gaurav

It took one Low-A start for the Braves to decide Briggs McKenzie is ready for High-A 👀 The 19-year-old received their largest signing bonus in the 2025 draft. Gaurav

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Luis Lara had himself a 5-for-5 night 👏 BA’s No. 50 prospect (Brewers Player Development No. 5) recorded four singles, a double and two RBIs at Triple-A. (🎥Nashville Sounds)

Luis Lara had himself a 5-for-5 night 👏 BA’s No. 50 prospect (Brewers Player Development No. 5) recorded four singles, a double and two RBIs at Triple-A. (🎥Nashville Sounds)

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George Lombard Jr. 📈 The Yankees SS now ranks 15th on our Top 100. Up nearly 30 spots today 👀

George Lombard Jr. 📈 The Yankees SS now ranks 15th on our Top 100. Up nearly 30 spots today 👀

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HAVE A NIGHT, RYAN SLOAN 👏 6 IP 0 H 0 ER 0 BB 11 K The Mariners Player Development No. 3 prospect generated 18 whiffs on 61 pitches for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. (🎥Mariners Minors)

HAVE A NIGHT, RYAN SLOAN 👏 6 IP 0 H 0 ER 0 BB 11 K The Mariners Player Development No. 3 prospect generated 18 whiffs on 61 pitches for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. (🎥Mariners Minors)

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The Baltimore Orioles landed a promising prospect in OF Eric Booth Jr. ⤵️ "I think it’s great value for one of the most dynamic toolsets and athletes in the class," wrote BA's Carlos Collazo. "I personally would have taken [Booth Jr.] fourth overall." More of Collazo's favorite draft picks:

The Baltimore Orioles landed a promising prospect in OF Eric Booth Jr. ⤵️ "I think it’s great value for one of the most dynamic toolsets and athletes in the class," wrote BA's Carlos Collazo. "I personally would have taken [Booth Jr.] fourth overall." More of Collazo's favorite draft picks:

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Braden Montgomery is the hottest prospect in baseball 🔥 After posting a 1.200 OPS for Birmingham Barons last week, the White Sox OF ranks No. 1 in today’s Hot Sheet. (🎥 FutureSox)

Braden Montgomery is the hottest prospect in baseball 🔥 After posting a 1.200 OPS for Birmingham Barons last week, the White Sox OF ranks No. 1 in today’s Hot Sheet. (🎥 FutureSox)

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Cole Prosek | SS/C | Ole Miss commit From BA's 2026 draft prospect rankings: "Prosek is one of the most polished hitters in the 2026 high school class and has been a consistent high-level offensive performer on the travel circuit for years. He’s filled out and strong with a 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame and has a short, simple swing with good rhythm, balance and timing."

Cole Prosek | SS/C | Ole Miss commit From BA's 2026 draft prospect rankings: "Prosek is one of the most polished hitters in the 2026 high school class and has been a consistent high-level offensive performer on the travel circuit for years. He’s filled out and strong with a 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame and has a short, simple swing with good rhythm, balance and timing."

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Tyler Spangler is back 👀 After missing his high school senior spring with a back injury, Spangler is on the field participating in drills at the MLB Draft Combine. He ranks No. 32 on BA's latest draft rankings and at one point ranked among the top high schoolers in the class prior to his injury. Spangler is a Stanford commit.

Tyler Spangler is back 👀 After missing his high school senior spring with a back injury, Spangler is on the field participating in drills at the MLB Draft Combine. He ranks No. 32 on BA's latest draft rankings and at one point ranked among the top high schoolers in the class prior to his injury. Spangler is a Stanford commit.

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Baseball's No. 1 prospect has arrived to Spring Training 👀 And is possibly hitting cars 😅 (📹: @JMackeyPG)

Baseball's No. 1 prospect has arrived to Spring Training 👀 And is possibly hitting cars 😅 (📹: @JMackeyPG)

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Brody Bumila is a freak athlete. He’s 6-foot-9. He’s been up to 99 this winter. And before baseball season, he averaged nearly 41 points and 21 rebounds in the playoffs for his state champion HS hoops team in Massachusetts 😳

Brody Bumila is a freak athlete. He’s 6-foot-9. He’s been up to 99 this winter. And before baseball season, he averaged nearly 41 points and 21 rebounds in the playoffs for his state champion HS hoops team in Massachusetts 😳

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2026 California high schooler Blake Bowen launched a walk-off homer last night 💣 He’s up to seven homers this spring. Oregon State commit ranks 54th on our latest big board.

2026 California high schooler Blake Bowen launched a walk-off homer last night 💣 He’s up to seven homers this spring. Oregon State commit ranks 54th on our latest big board.

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Calvin Proskey can SPIN IT 🌀 The UC Santa Barbara RHP topped combine participants with an average induced vertical break (IVB) of -14.8 inches on his signature 12-6 hammer curveball. He has a solid four-pitch mix and above-average control to build on as he enters the MLB Draft as BA's No. 134 prospect. More on Proskey:

Calvin Proskey can SPIN IT 🌀 The UC Santa Barbara RHP topped combine participants with an average induced vertical break (IVB) of -14.8 inches on his signature 12-6 hammer curveball. He has a solid four-pitch mix and above-average control to build on as he enters the MLB Draft as BA's No. 134 prospect. More on Proskey:

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Don't sleep on Andruw Giles 👀 When scouts start talking about his swing + swing mechanics, it's hard to not get excited about his offensive package. The biggest risers in the 2026 cycle:

Don't sleep on Andruw Giles 👀 When scouts start talking about his swing + swing mechanics, it's hard to not get excited about his offensive package. The biggest risers in the 2026 cycle:

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Jorvorskie Lane, C/OF The Arkansas commit is a powerful athlete and righthanded hitter who boasts some of the more enticing bat speed in the prep class. More on Lane and other MLB Draft Combine standouts:
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Jorvorskie Lane, C/OF The Arkansas commit is a powerful athlete and righthanded hitter who boasts some of the more enticing bat speed in the prep class. More on Lane and other MLB Draft Combine standouts:

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Anthony Eyanson dominated at Double-A tonight 🔥: 5 IP 1 H 0 ER 1 BB 8 K The Red Sox Player Development No. 2 prospect generated 19 whiffs on 61 pitches. (🎥Hunter Noll)
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Anthony Eyanson dominated at Double-A tonight 🔥: 5 IP 1 H 0 ER 1 BB 8 K The Red Sox Player Development No. 2 prospect generated 19 whiffs on 61 pitches. (🎥Hunter Noll)

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Angeibel Gomez (🎥) was a Dominican Summer League All-Star Game standout 💥 BA's Josh Norris has more from the DSL ASG, including superlatives for the top players from the event:
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Angeibel Gomez (🎥) was a Dominican Summer League All-Star Game standout 💥 BA's Josh Norris has more from the DSL ASG, including superlatives for the top players from the event:

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Anthony Murphy has flipped his commitment from LSU to Miami. The 4-star outfielder ranks No. 67 in the 2026 high school class. Murphy was selected in the 16th round by the Nationals this year.
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Anthony Murphy has flipped his commitment from LSU to Miami. The 4-star outfielder ranks No. 67 in the 2026 high school class. Murphy was selected in the 16th round by the Nationals this year.

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The Dodgers are trading prospects Landyn Vidourek (📹) and Nick Frasso to the Rockies in exchange for Seth Halvorsen, per Mark Mark Feinsand. Vidourek was one of BA's late-round sleepers in last year's draft:
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The Dodgers are trading prospects Landyn Vidourek (📹) and Nick Frasso to the Rockies in exchange for Seth Halvorsen, per Mark Mark Feinsand. Vidourek was one of BA's late-round sleepers in last year's draft:

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Chase Burns has taken MLB by storm since being BA's No. 12 college draft prospect in 2024. Burns' junior year at Wake Forest: 10-1, 2.70 ERA, 0.920 WHIP, 191 K, 100 IP The righty just signed a seven-year, $105M extension with the Reds💰
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Chase Burns has taken MLB by storm since being BA's No. 12 college draft prospect in 2024. Burns' junior year at Wake Forest: 10-1, 2.70 ERA, 0.920 WHIP, 191 K, 100 IP The righty just signed a seven-year, $105M extension with the Reds💰

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Rintaro Sasaki is selected by the Marlins with the 235th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The Stanford first baseman from Japan posted a 106.5 mph average EV and 458.1 ft max distance at the MLB Draft Combine.
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Rintaro Sasaki is selected by the Marlins with the 235th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The Stanford first baseman from Japan posted a 106.5 mph average EV and 458.1 ft max distance at the MLB Draft Combine.

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The top catchers in the 2027 prep class: (BA overall '27 class rank) 29) Brogan Witcher, Liberty HS (CA) 36) Dariel Carrion (🎥), Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy (PR) 37) Quincy Pratt, Magnolia Heights HS (MS) 38) Caden Borcherding, Etowah HS (GA) 48) Broder Katke, Brother Rice HS (MI)
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The top catchers in the 2027 prep class: (BA overall '27 class rank) 29) Brogan Witcher, Liberty HS (CA) 36) Dariel Carrion (🎥), Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy (PR) 37) Quincy Pratt, Magnolia Heights HS (MS) 38) Caden Borcherding, Etowah HS (GA) 48) Broder Katke, Brother Rice HS (MI)

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The Dodgers might have another stud in Bo Lowrance 👀 Lowrance has a tall, 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame that has a ton of space to continue filling out in the future, and he has already started to show impressive strength gains. Lowrance has flashed plus raw power and could grow into even more with the ability to homer to all fields. The Dodgers' draft review, in what BA's Carlos Collazo is calling "The Bo Lowrance Draft:"
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The Dodgers might have another stud in Bo Lowrance 👀 Lowrance has a tall, 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame that has a ton of space to continue filling out in the future, and he has already started to show impressive strength gains. Lowrance has flashed plus raw power and could grow into even more with the ability to homer to all fields. The Dodgers' draft review, in what BA's Carlos Collazo is calling "The Bo Lowrance Draft:"

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The Mariners select Dominic Santarelli in the 18th round of the MLB Draft. The 4-star prep outfielder ranks No. 59 in the 2026 high school class and No. 147 in our BA 500. Full scouting report:
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The Mariners select Dominic Santarelli in the 18th round of the MLB Draft. The 4-star prep outfielder ranks No. 59 in the 2026 high school class and No. 147 in our BA 500. Full scouting report:

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Albieris Polanco, RHP, Padres The 20-year-old Padres righty signed this past December, and he showcased a mid-90s heater with wicked life through the zone (IVB of 20.7 inches on TrackMan) at the Dominican Summer League All-Star Game. Polanco also showed off a solid slider and a single changeup with tumble, but his fastball stole the show. More DSL insights and analysis from BA's Josh Norris:
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Albieris Polanco, RHP, Padres The 20-year-old Padres righty signed this past December, and he showcased a mid-90s heater with wicked life through the zone (IVB of 20.7 inches on TrackMan) at the Dominican Summer League All-Star Game. Polanco also showed off a solid slider and a single changeup with tumble, but his fastball stole the show. More DSL insights and analysis from BA's Josh Norris:

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The Giants get Rutgers OF Peyton Bonds with the 90th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The nephew of Barry Bonds posted the fifth-highest 90th percentile EV on day one of the MLB Draft Combine, at 110.6 mph. Bonds was one of the biggest risers in our 2026 draft cycle.
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The Giants get Rutgers OF Peyton Bonds with the 90th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The nephew of Barry Bonds posted the fifth-highest 90th percentile EV on day one of the MLB Draft Combine, at 110.6 mph. Bonds was one of the biggest risers in our 2026 draft cycle.

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Guardians Double-A prospect Josh Hartle faced the minimum through five innings in his latest outing, striking out six and earning the No. 9 spot on this week's BA Hot Sheet. More on Hartle and nine other MiLB standouts: (Video from April 2026)
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Guardians Double-A prospect Josh Hartle faced the minimum through five innings in his latest outing, striking out six and earning the No. 9 spot on this week's BA Hot Sheet. More on Hartle and nine other MiLB standouts: (Video from April 2026)

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Yordany Marte, RHP, White Sox On the season, Marte’s change of pace averages roughly 7 mph of separation off his low-90s fastball, but at just 16 years old, there’s time for Marte to add a few more ticks of velocity as he matures. He also showed solid ability to spin a mid-70s sweepy breaking ball, giving him a three-pitch mix and plenty of reason to dream. More Dominican Summer League scouting reports:
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Yordany Marte, RHP, White Sox On the season, Marte’s change of pace averages roughly 7 mph of separation off his low-90s fastball, but at just 16 years old, there’s time for Marte to add a few more ticks of velocity as he matures. He also showed solid ability to spin a mid-70s sweepy breaking ball, giving him a three-pitch mix and plenty of reason to dream. More Dominican Summer League scouting reports:

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Gio Rojas, LHP Stoneman Douglas HS (FL) The fastball is currently the main event for Rojas. Already up to 98 mph, the lefty is in an elite group of prep southpaws who have thrown a fastball in the upper 90s at this stage. The scouting report on Rojas, BA's No. 17 draft prospect:
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Gio Rojas, LHP Stoneman Douglas HS (FL) The fastball is currently the main event for Rojas. Already up to 98 mph, the lefty is in an elite group of prep southpaws who have thrown a fastball in the upper 90s at this stage. The scouting report on Rojas, BA's No. 17 draft prospect:

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The Orioles select Will Plunkett in the eighth round of the MLB Draft. The 4-star prep shortstop was tabbed as a sleeper prospect in this year's high school class. More prep names to know here:
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The Orioles select Will Plunkett in the eighth round of the MLB Draft. The 4-star prep shortstop was tabbed as a sleeper prospect in this year's high school class. More prep names to know here:

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Dylan Seward is BA's No. 1 prep draft prospect for good reason 🔥
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Dylan Seward is BA's No. 1 prep draft prospect for good reason 🔥

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The Atlanta Braves nailed their 2026 draft 🎯 From AJ Gracia to Jensen Hirschkorn and others, BA's Ben Badler is high on what Atlanta pulled in this year's draft. The Full BA Hot Sheet Show:
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The Atlanta Braves nailed their 2026 draft 🎯 From AJ Gracia to Jensen Hirschkorn and others, BA's Ben Badler is high on what Atlanta pulled in this year's draft. The Full BA Hot Sheet Show:

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Flip Watters entered the summer ranked No. 3 in the 2028 class. At this point, he might be too low 😂 Koltyn “Flip” Watters was one of 40 standouts at USA Baseball's 16U NTC.
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Flip Watters entered the summer ranked No. 3 in the 2028 class. At this point, he might be too low 😂 Koltyn “Flip” Watters was one of 40 standouts at USA Baseball's 16U NTC.

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Connor Salerno, LHP BA five-star + Mississippi State Commit The prep arm has an outstanding track record of overmatching opponents with a combination of dominant stuff + terrific pitchability for his age. See his full scouting report here:
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Connor Salerno, LHP BA five-star + Mississippi State Commit The prep arm has an outstanding track record of overmatching opponents with a combination of dominant stuff + terrific pitchability for his age. See his full scouting report here:

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