With that established, below CBS Sports has highlighted five names worth knowing in the 2026 MLB Draft. Mind you, this is not a ranking or a projection of the top of next year's class. It's merely an introduction to the group through the examination of five particularly interesting players.

On Sunday night, the Washington Nationals took Georgia high school shortstop Eli Willits at No. 1 in the MLB Draft. It was a bit of a surprise, as many expected them to select pitcher Kade Anderson of LSU, but it's another pick that gives hope to a Nationals franchise that is currently in last place in the National League East.

Florida State baseball set a program record for most selections in the MLB Draft with 11 total Seminoles picked.

Major League Baseball's amateur draft began its two-day, 20-plus-round sprint on Sunday night, when the Washington Nationals selected Oklahoma prep shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick. Willits,

Tennessee Baseball had 18 players tied to the program selected in the 2025 MLB Draft, including top-ranked signees and transfer commits, but not all are going pro, as some still plan to suit up in Knoxville.

WESTFIELD – For the fourth consecutive year, a member of the Westfield Starfires was selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, as right-handed pitcher Cole Raymond was taken in the 17th round, 499th overall, by the Los Angeles Angels.

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.

MLB Draft features eight prospects with famous fathers who previously played in the big leagues, highlighting a generational