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9 MLB-Draft Eligible College Bats Worth Getting to Know

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OF Drew Burress, Georgia Tech
Drew Burress isn’t the biggest frame in the class, but his offensive production speaks volumes. A disciplined approach, elite bat speed, and the ability to drive the ball with authority put him among the most consistent bats in college baseball.

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C Vahn Lackey, Georgia Tech
Rare athleticism behind the plate sets Vahn Lackey apart. His defensive chops already rank near the top nationally, while the bat has started to catch up with real pull-side power. Add in stolen base ability, and he’s a two-way catcher with impact upside.

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OF AJ Gracia, Duke
AJ Gracia proved that patience pays off, finishing 2025 with a strong surge at the plate. A fluid left-handed swing and exceptional contact rates make him one of the safer offensive profiles in this class. Scouts love the hit tool, and the power could keep climbing.

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OF Zion Rose, Louisville
Zion Rose plays with energy and bat speed to match. He controls the zone well, hits the ball hard to all fields, and uses his plus speed in the outfield. While more lift would unlock his full power potential, the contact skills already give him a high floor.

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3B Ace Reese, Mississippi State
Ace Reese mashed in the SEC with a combination of plus bat speed and brute strength. He feasts on fastballs and has shown the ability to generate consistent loud contact. His defense remains a work in progress, but the bat has first-round thump.
SS Justin Lebron, Alabama
Justin Lebron’s stock exploded in 2025. At 6’2 with twitchy athleticism, he blends a quick bat with improving power and a steady glove at short. His range, instincts, and ability to make tough plays look easy give him a safe defensive floor, while his offensive ceiling screams top-five pick.
OF Chase Brunson, TCU
Chase Brunson brings a physical, line-drive approach with emerging pull-side pop. A steady defender with the tools to play multiple outfield spots, his profile continues to trend upward.
SS Roch Cholowsky, UCLA
The hype is real, and Roch Cholowsky is firmly in the 1.1 conversation for 2026. The UCLA shortstop has shown rare polish for his age — combining zone control, developing power, and defensive actions that leave little doubt he can stick at short. Three-level impact makes him the complete package.
3B Chris Hacopian, Texas A&M
Chris Hacopian has been steadily climbing the boards, combining elite bat-to-ball skills with rising power. After heading to the transfer portal to land in the SEC from Maryland, he’ll be tested against top arms, but the makeup and offensive consistency suggest first-round potential.
OF Drew Burress, Georgia Tech
Drew Burress isn’t the biggest frame in the class, but his offensive production speaks volumes. A disciplined approach, elite bat speed, and the ability to drive the ball with authority put him among the most consistent bats in college baseball.

For all your MLB deep dives, check out our friends at Just Baseball.
C Vahn Lackey, Georgia Tech
Rare athleticism behind the plate sets Vahn Lackey apart. His defensive chops already rank near the top nationally, while the bat has started to catch up with real pull-side power. Add in stolen base ability, and he’s a two-way catcher with impact upside.

Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis and insights for this slideshow article.

9 MLB-Draft Eligible College Bats Worth Getting to Know

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