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Scouting Buzz For 20+ Draft Prospects
Plus: Top Japanese players, college data standouts, WBC preview & system deep dives
Roch Vs. Lebron, Will Gasparino’s Hot Start & 18 More Prospects To Know
Week 3 was another loaded one for MLB draft prospects in the Dallas area.
Baseball America draft expert Carlos Collazo traveled out to Texas for the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series and also saw a number of high-priority prep targets while adding a quick run to Frisco’s Riders Field for a look at the best college shortstop in the class not named Roch Cholowsky. Carlos’ latest report features insight scouting on:
Roch Cholowsky vs. Justin Lebron
Will Gasparino’s blazing hot start
Standout college arms to know
Stay tuned later this week for Carlos’ latest underclass draft report. In the meantime, you can find our updated 2026 draft board here.
TOP JAPANESE PLAYERS TO KNOW
Top Japanese Players To Watch In The WBC
One of the most exciting things for fans during the World Baseball Classic is the opportunity to see many of Japan’s top Nippon Professional Baseball stars in action.
Over the last few WBC tournaments, American fans have gotten their first look at several future MLB stars with Team Japan. This year’s squad once again showcases the country’s top players who could one day take their talents to the United States. Geoff Pontes presents scouting reports on this year’s top NPB players to watch during the WBC.
2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
WBC Preview: Power Rankings, Top Prospects & More
Speaking of the World Baseball Classic, it’s officially set to begin with a late-night matchup between Australia and Taiwan at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, launching a two-week tournament that will culminate with a championship trophy ceremony in Miami on March 17. Here’s everything you need to get ready:
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COLLEGE DATA DARLINGS
Will Gasparino, Evan Dempsey & More College Data Standouts From Week 3
Each week during the college baseball season, Geoff Pontes will be digging into college performances from an analytical angle, looking at advanced data to identify pitchers, hitters and underclassmen making a splash.
For hitters, he’ll highlight exit velocity, barrels and contact metrics. On the pitching side, he’ll discuss velocity, movement and arsenal depth. Here’s who stood out in Week 3.
PROSPECT DEEP DIVES
Farm System Deep Dives For All 30 Teams
Over the past six weeks, BA staff and contributors have presented MLB Prospect Deep Dive podcasts for every organization in the game. No matter your team, we have in-depth breakdowns for all the top up-and-coming players and under-the-radar prospects to watch heading into 2026.
Below, you’ll find links to all 30 deep dives featuring discussions with BA experts on top names, organizational trends, 2026 outlooks and lots more. You can find the complete deep dives playlist here.
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TRENDING NOW AT BASEBALL AMERICA
📈 J.J. Cooper wrote about the history of top prospects skipping Triple-A.
⚾️ Jacob Rudner wrote his weekly column explaining this week’s Top 25 poll.
🏅 Here’s every player who made our College Team of the Week.
⚾️ MLB Spring Breakout will switch to a tournament beginning next year.
🎙️ Here’s a rundown of the latest BA podcasts:
College Podcast: UCLA Continues To Dominate & Week 4 Preview
Future Projection: How Did Teams Miss On Konnor Griffin?
Hot Sheet Show: Previewing The World Baseball Classic
📖 Don’t forget to order your 2026 Prospect Handbook.
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