2026 MLB Draft Boards Unveiled: Top 50 Rankings, Player Evaluations, & Listener Q&A

Join Jared and Tyler for a full breakdown of the newly released Top 50 Prep and College 2026 MLB Draft Boards, diving into the scouting process, player evaluations, and early storylines shaping the 2026 MLB Draft class. Tyler walks through his evaluation philosophy, biggest risers from Area Codes and the summer circuit, and what separates elite prospects like Grady Emerson, Rock Cholowsky, Carson Colemon, Jensen Hirschkorn, and others from the rest of the field. They compare the depth of the prep and college classes, highlight the strengths and weaknesses of this year’s talent pool, and answer fan questions on shortstop projections, pitching tiers, sleeper prospects, and the early 1:1 favorite. If you’re into MLB Draft scouting, prospect development, live looks, or behind-the-scenes board building, this is your go-to deep dive.

Intro - 0:00

Breaking down Board Methodology - 4:00

Top 50 HS Board - 10:31

- Grady Emerson at No. 1 - 11:06

- Carson Bolemon top ranked pitcher - 15:00

- Major Risers - 17:45

- Jensen Hirschkorn

- Connor Comeau

- Strengths and weaknesses of the class - 23:05

Top 50 College Board - 27:35

- Major risers - 27:59

- Ryan Lynch, North Carolina

- Vahn Lackey, Georgia Tech

- Tyler Head, NC State

- Jack Natili, Cincinnati

- Board misses - 31:00

Cross Board Discussion - 33:15

- How it compares to past classes - 33:26

- College vs. Prep - 35:00

- Which group has more talent

- Which has more depth

Listener Q&A - 38:06

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