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The 'Not Top 100' All-Prospect Team
Plus: AZ spring training intel, underclass college standouts, top 20 rookies & more
The 'Not Top 100' All-Prospect Team
Each spring after our new Top 100 Prospects list comes out, Eli Ben-Porat takes things in a different direction with the reveal of his annual “Not Top 100” All-Prospect Team.
While not considered Top 100-caliber, these prospects still have a good chance to contribute to a major league roster. And for 2026, we’ve added in an extra wrinkle requiring all picks to have Triple-A experience to give them even more proximity to the majors.
With previous Not Top 100 lists including names like Agustin Ramirez, Dylan Beavers, Luis Gil, Carlos Narvaez, Ivan Herrera and more, there’s a good chance this year’s team will produce MLB regulars sooner rather than later.
SPRING TRAINING 2026
Arizona Backfield Intel On Leo De Vries, Gabriel Davalillo & More
Stationed in Arizona year-round, BA’s Jesús Cano is uniquely qualified to provide boots-on-the-ground prospect news and video from team complexes.
That begins with backfield updates on a number of key prospects, including the Athletics’ Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold, the Angels’ Gabriel Davalillo, the Giants’ Josuar Gonzalez and more.
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MLB DRAFT PROSPECTS
13 Underclass College Draft Prospects To Know From Week 1
Earlier this week, BA draft expert Carlos Collazo broke down 21 standouts in the 2026 draft class from his annual trip to Texas for the opening weekend of college baseball. Now, Carlos is back to highlight names he saw in the 2027 and 2028 classes for a glimpse of what’s coming in the future. Highlights include:
A top 40 Vanderbilt third baseman for 2027
A top draft prospect from last year who made it to TCU
BA’s first-team All-American two-way player
NCAA UMPIRES USING TRACKMAN
Inside The NCAA’s New Trackman-Based Approach To Umpire Accountability
Earlier this year, BA’s Jacob Rudner reported that the NCAA was set to use Trackman data to provide feedback for college umpires throughout the 2026 season.
To dig deeper into the new data-based approach, Jacob spoke with the national coordinator of umpires, Jeff Gosney, who shared insight into early results and how the NCAA hopes Trackman will help umpires improve this season.
BA PODCASTS
Get Caught Up On The Latest BA Podcasts
Looking for something to listen to this weekend? Baseball America has you covered with a rundown of new podcast episodes:
Future Projection: Evaluating Week 1 Draft Prospect Performances
Draft Podcast: Everything To Know From The Texas Opener
Fantasy Podcast: AL East Prospects To Know For 2026
From Phenom To The Farm: Gilmore Girls’ Scott Patterson Joins
Prospect Deep Dives: System breakdowns for the Rangers & D-backs.
Want even more BA podcasts? sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Player FM to make sure you never miss an episode.
TRENDING NOW AT BASEBALL AMERICA
📈 We published our top 20 MLB rookie rankings for the preseason.
✍️ Jacob Rudner previewed top college matchups and players for week 2.
📱 Here’s how to stream your favorite college teams and players in 2026.
👤 The No. 3 draft prospect for 2027 has reclassified to 2026.
⚾️ Duke landed comittments from James & Miles Clark.
🃏 Konnor Griffin & other top prospects are doing Topps Rip Night.
📖 Don’t forget to order your 2026 Prospect Handbook.
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