Updated Top 100 Draft Rankings For 2026

The latest update to Baseball America’s ranking of the top 100 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft is here. Our October update is an important one, as it folds in performances from the summer and early portions of the fall evaluation period.

UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky continues to hold the No. 1 spot as one of the best college shortstop prospects we’ve seen in years. Likewise, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson continues to rank second in the class and appears to be the clear leader in the prep ranks thanks to a polished hit tool and a solid toolset beyond it.

Check out complete list of draft prospects below, featuring updated scouting reports for each player and college commitments for prep players.

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Risers, Fallers & New Additions To The Draft Rankings Update

A lot has happened since our last pre-summer circuit draft rankings update, which means our new big board features considerable movement for a number of key names. Highlights from our roundup of notable risers, fallers and new additions include:

• A California prep RHP who debuts in the top 25

• A high school OF climbing 67 spots after a strong summer

• Several college bats who slipped down the rankings

VELO GAINERS TO KNOW

Every Prospect Who Added 2+ MPH In 2025

When it comes to player dev for pitchers, there are many ways a player can improve, such as by adding new pitches, improving shapes or simply training command. But the easiest route to improved results is a tried and true method—adding velocity.

With that in mind, Geoff Pontes has compiled a list of every pitcher in the minor leagues who added at least 2 mph of fastball velocity this season. Topped by a Cubs righthander who gained more than 5 mph on his four-seamer, the list features a mix of notable prospects and some less-heralded names who could be ready to break out next year.

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WORLD SERIES 2025

BA Scouting Reports For Every WS Player

With the first World Series pitch on Friday, the lights will shine brightest of some of the game’s biggest stars. You may be wondering—how did all those players get here?

To help answer that, we’ve dug through our archives to compile scouting reports on every Dodgers and Blue Jays player from when they ranked highest as a prospect:

• Read Our Dodgers Scouting Reports

• Read Our Blue Jays Scouting Reports

BA has evaluated prospects for over 40 years. We’ve kept the archived scouting reports above free, but if you’d like to support our work and gain access to our current Top 30 rankings, Top 100 Prospects and analysis, consider subscribing here.

TRENDING NOW AT BASEBALL AMERICA

🎙️This week’s Prospect Podcast remembers World Series stars as prospects.

📉 J.J. Cooper wrote about the postseason plight of No. 4 starters.

💬 Josh Norris led this week’s Prospect Chat.

🤔 Why does the World Series not start until Friday?

🌵 Esmerlyn Valdez hit his AFL-leading eighth home run on Monday.

📖 Don’t forget to preorder your book bundle featuring the 2026 Prospect Handbook.

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