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Plus: The case for 1-1, new dynasty rankings, players we want to see in FL & more
Daniel Malone
June 26, 2026
Draft Combine Statcast Data Leaders
This week, MLB draft hopefuls from around the country descended upon Chase Field in Phoenix for a chance to show off their tools in front of executives and evaluators for all 30 teams at the annual draft combine.
A big part of each year’s event are the Statcast numbers posted in batting practice and bullpen sessions. This year’s data includes some huge exit velos, big-time fastballs and lots of intriguing numbers for MLB teams to consider.
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The Case For 1-1: Roch, Grady & Vahn
The 2026 MLB draft class is led by a consensus group of three players: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas prep shortstop Grady Emerson and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey.
The question is: Is there a case for someone other than Cholowsky to go No. 1? To answer that, we presented 1-1 cases for all three examining why they could be a fit at No. 1, what their big league careers might look like and how things could go wrong.
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NEW DYNASTY RANKINGS 🏆️
June Dynasty 500 Update & Key Risers
Just about halfway through the 2026 season, it’s time again to update Baseball America’s Top 500 dynasty rankings. For June, we’ve seen things remain fairly static at the top of this list, but there are still some notable changes, including new entrants to the top 10 and other risers/fallers we’re keeping an eye on. Here’s everything to know.
Be sure to check out our fantasy baseball homepage for BA’s latest coverage.
JOSH NORRIS HEADS TO FL ☀️
10 Prospects We Can’t Wait To See In FL
After more than two weeks in the desert to see the Arizona Complex League and the MLB draft combine, it’s time for BA’s Josh Norris to head back east to Florida with stops in the Tampa, Fort Myers and Jupiter area for a sampling of both the Florida Complex and Florida State Leagues.
Here are 10 players Josh is excited to see in person while in the Sunshine State.
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