Baseball thread for 2026 and going forward

[83Dee]

We are getting closer to the end of the regular season. So, as I said I would do, let's start talking about the 2026 HS signees.

These are the 3-4 that I don't believe will make it through the MLB draft in July and go unsigned by the MLB team.

1. Grady Emerson a SS and is considered the #1 or #2 draft pick. He has been the top national player for 2 yrs. He hits left handed, but throws right. He may not have the power, but can hit to any part of the field.

2. Beau Peterson a 3rd baseman, bats left side throws right handed. He may not be a 3rd baseman in the pros. He is to good of a draft prospect to not get drafted. He may be a 1st baseman or corner outfielder in the pros.

3. Trey Rangel RHP. With 4 pitches and the fastball at 96-99 mph. Haven't really seen any issues for him.

4. Brody Bumila a 6'9" 245lbs. Lefty. He has a 4 pitch with a fastball that goes from 96-100 mph. The change up closer to 90. Curve ball and slider that are in the 80s. His only issue seems to be control as he has currently 8 HBP in 19 innings.


An outside chance of being drafted is

5. Jax Robinson. Catcher great throwing arm. Works with pitchers really well. Solid at bats.


Again just a guess on my part, but most outlets that are non Texas outlets say these 5 are possible, but it's up to scouts and teams seeing who is possible in signing.

This is just 5 of the 20 signees.

Again I didn't think that Crossland and a couple of others from this freshman class would be on campus. So, the 5 listed could make it on campus.

I be getting to more of the 2026 class over the weekend.

I imagine NIL gives us a better chance of keeping top-tier recruits these days? Thank you, I enjoyed reading this.

 

[david ficken]

I imagine NIL gives us a better chance of keeping top-tier recruits these days? Thank you, I enjoyed reading this.

I don't know how well the NIL will offset MLB draft. Top draft picks get from 10.5+ Million to 5 million. We just don't go that high on baseball players. If they say don't draft me as I want to go to Texas that is different. Some have done that for Texas and other colleges. We just don't go where LSU is on baseball players for NIL.

 

[david ficken]

So, I have been on the top 4 teams that could be the final 4 teams in baseball for CWS. I now think UCLA, Georgia Tech, us, and Georgia are the 4. Don't know what happened to LSU, but they are as close to being done.

It's interesting that 4 of the 5 longest active streaks for getting to regionals are about done:

Vandy, LSU, okie lite, and Dallas Baptist U.

I truly hate listening to ESPN SEC announcers for baseball games involving us. It's like they hate to talk about us, but they have to say something. This I watch on YouTube/TV but listen to Craig and Keith on the radio.