Tyler Bell has top-5 pick potential in the 2026 draft. One of the youngest in the class, switch-hitting shortstop with high-end athleticism. Posted elite pulled fly ball rates, oppo EVs, and strong contact rates from both sides. Handling spin will be key moving forward.

Stuff isn’t everything. But you’re not winning without it.

Best breaking ball in the '26 draft might belong to WVU’s Chase Meyer. This pitch is 89 MPH with -15 IVB, that shouldn't exist. Command remains a question, but pure stuff like this is rare.

Top Returning P4 Arms by Stuff+ 1. Gabe Gaeckle- Arkansas (129.6) 2. James Tallon- Duke (129.5) 3. Matt Scott- Stanford (125.4) 4. Jamie Arnold- FSU (124.5) 5. Bradley Stewart- UGA (123.7) 6. Matthew Matthijs- UNC (123) 7. Reed Garris- Clemson (122.8) 8. Eric Lin- Kansas (122.4)

Christmas comes early! Here's the top 30 on my board as of now. If you have data-related questions about anyone in the class I'm happy to answer.

Some cool data on the top catchers in the MLB Draft. Framing+ (100 is average) Ike Irish: 93.9 Caden Bodine: 98.5 Cannon Peebles: 103.8 Luke Stevenson: 100.7 Easton Carmichael: 104.4 Lucas Steele: 95.6 Brady Neal: 93.5 Brooks Bryan: 99.8 Matt Graveline: 96.2

Landon Harmon is a name to watch. Fastball is up 98 (avg 93.0) with cut/ride and he had a 34% whiff on the summer. Lanky 6’5 build with size to add. Great feel for spin on both the fastball and a power curve that averaged 77.2 in 2024.

Alec Blair is a good name for ‘25. Another long and lean lefty. 2 sport super-athlete committed to the Sooners for 🏀/⚾️. Has plenty of room to fill out and add pop to his impressive hand speed. Also pitches but I like him as an OF.

Vol transfer Liam Doyle has one of the louder fastballs in this class. There are still parts of his game to iron out, but he could rise throughout this cycle. Currently projects as a day 2 pick. 92.4 MPH 20/10 movement 2310 RPM 34.6% whiff 30.0% chase

Kruz Schoolcraft is a consensus top prep at this point. Hard to find pitchers that move this well at 6’4, let alone 6’8. Already up to 97, he’s one of the hardest throwers in the class with + extension and features 2 secondaries that flash plus.

Marek Houston is going to be a polarizing player this cycle, but I’m all in. 14% Whiff, 19% Chase with elite bend and a good path. Also one of the best gloves in NCAA, and will surely stay at SS. Wiry 6’3” frame that should fill out, all he needs is fringe power to be a stud.