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Which Draftees Joined The Top 100?
Plus: Top 2027 HS prospects, value draft picks, portal rankings & more
Daniel Malone
July 17, 2026
Which 2026 Draftees Joined The Top 100?
The MLB draft has come and gone, meaning we have nine new 2026 draftees to add to our in-season Top 100 Prospects list.
Our latest update is not a complete re-ranking of the Top 100 (expect that early next month). Rather, it is simply an opportunity to get top draft talent from the 2026 class added to our flagship prospect rankings for the very first time.
Also be sure to check out the full 2026 draft results and our UDFA tracker.
2027 PREPS ⚾️
Top 150 High School Players For 2027
With MLB clubs turning their attention to next year’s draft, it’s time for BA’s new ranking of the top 150 players in the 2027 high school class.
This expanded prep board is topped by Dylan Seward, a switch-hitting shortstop committed to Tennessee with a chance to be the No. 1 overall pick. The new rankings also feature the debut of our star ratings for the 2027 class.
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10 Draft Picks Who Could Be Great Values
Earlier this week, we published our 2026 draft reviews for all 30 teams. Now, we’ve taken a closer look at 10 players whose selections might be looked at as major value-adds down the line.
From talented top 10 picks to third-rounders with enough upside to potentially outweigh their risk, keep an eye on these draftees in the near future.
TRANSFER PORTAL RANKINGS 🏆️
Post-Draft Transfer Portal Rankings Update
Continuing the theme of post-draft updates, our 2026 transfer portal rankings also have some key changes to consider, including a new name in the No. 1 spot.
Click below to see our latest update, which expands the list to 115 names, denotes players still making signing decisions and more.
RUD’S BUDS 🫂
10 Standout UDFAs & 5 More We’d Still Sign
The MLB draft ends after 20 rounds. The search for professional talent does not.
After identifying a future Top 30 Padres prospect last summer, Rud’s Buds returns for a second year with a look at 10 undrafted free agent signings that stood out, along with five unsigned players who remain worthy of consideration. The focus is identifying the tools, performance traits or developmental ingredients that could allow these players to outperform their undrafted distinction.
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