2026 MLB Draft Top OF

Ranking the Top 110 OF in the 2026 MLB Draft

Outfield is a little down this year, at least at the top. There is only one guy who is a clear Top 10 type, and while there are a number of other potential firsts, they all come with a real question mark. I can see about 30 guys with the potential to go in the Top 100 picks from this group. One thing about this class is there are a lot of guys on the prep side that are intriguing, though a good amount of them will need real work with their hit tools.

1.Eric Booth, Mississippi HS

An easy pick as the top outfielder this year. Big time 80 grade speed and likely above average power with a near lock to stick in center. The hit tool has worked quite well, but there are some who think it could use some mechanical tweaks in order to play as an average or above tool.

2.Sawyer Strosnider, TCU

Sophomore eligible with potentially four plus tools. His hit tool is the question mark, as it definitely needs work - though the work he’s done there in season, especially as a freshman, makes me believe there is room for some growth. He really only needs to get it to fringy in order for his profile to work. Another slight question is going to be his defensive position, as TCU had Chase Brunson there. It’s not a huge question because he would be a plus right fielder if he wasn’t able to handle center, but there is a chance he could be an above average center fielder once he gets more consistent time to work at the position.

3.AJ Gracia, Virginia

I’ve always been a big fan of Gracia and his sweet lefty swing. He’s a guy who has always reminded me of Kyle Tucker because he can hit for average and power with a beautiful swing plus he has some athleticism in there. Then this spring happened and he didn’t quite show the power you’d expect from him, as his exit velocity numbers were not what you’d expect from a guy with his contact and power ability. Still he has 43 career homers and additional room to fill in.

4.Drew Burress, Georgia Tech

A super productive college bat who has some questions to answer going forward. He hasn’t seen much growth with the hit tool in the past three years, particularly against secondaries - especially lower in the zone pitches. He’s also a bit undersized. I don’t dislike Burress, but at the same time I question what his ultimate ceiling really is. I see more of a solid starting center fielder than a potential All Star.

5.Derek Curiel, LSU

A sophomore eligible with a plus hit tool, above average speed, and should be an asset as a defender in center. There is a lot to like about Curiel. There are just questions about how much power he will end up with, as he may not pack on much additional mass and could need changes with his approach in order to maximize the power. His profile is still a starter if the power plays at 40 due to the hit tool and defense in center, but if he can get it to 45 or even 50 (which I’m not betting on), the upside starts to get really interesting.

6.Trevor Condon, Georgia HS

Condon has risen into a lock of a first rounder this spring, a similar rise to similar players like Slater DeBrun and Slade Caldwell in recent years. He’s a plus plus runner, plus defender in center, and will have a chance to be a plus hitter. While power isn’t a huge part of his game, he could get to fringy there, which could play up due to the strength of the hit tool.

7.Zion Rose, Louisville

Rose missed time to start the year, but once he started playing he was hard to get out. He’s a well rounded player without any real flaws and has plus tools in speed and potentially hit tool. The two questions around him are his power and defensive home. The power hasn’t shown up as much as you’d like, and may take some tweaks to bring out. The other one is less of a problem and more a lack of experience, as he has the tools to play center, but he hasn’t gotten to play it because Louisville had a strong defender also on this list there and he came up through high school as a catcher. I believe in his ability to stick in center as a solid defender. I’m a little more mixed on how much home run power ultimately shows up, but the profile still plays well in center if he can get it to even fringy.

8.Logan Hughes, Texas Tech

Hughes is a talented bat without a ton of defensive value. I believe he can be average or better with both the hit and power tools, and don’t really have many questions with either. He’s probably a left field only with a mediocre glove, below average speed, and a fringy arm. The only issue is that puts a lot of pressure on the bat to produce, as he’s not going to be an asset for a team in left either.

9.Caden Sorrell, Texas A&M

Sorrell is a player I’ve been up and down on a bit over the last few years. The plus or better raw power is there, and he could be a quality defender in center - or plus in right with above average speed and a plus arm. The question is the hit tool, a tool which has always lagged behind the rest of his profile. He’s always had a good amount of swing and miss. His growth here will determine whether he is a future All Star or the next Drew Stubbs.

10.Aiden Robbins, Texas

Robbins is a productive college performer, but one who has some questions. He’s average in four of the five tools, though probably destined to move from center to a corner spot. The one question is how well his hit tool is going to work against better pitching, as he can sometimes have issues against secondary pitches. I’m not fully sold on his hit tool, but he is a guy willing to take his share of walks.

11.Blake Bowen, California HS

Bowen was a big riser late in the summer, and was getting some Top 10 buzz heading into the spring. Then he had a spring that didn’t live up to expectations and created more questions about him. He’s a big, physical kid with an impressive power/speed combo who will have a chance to stick in center - but could be a strong defender in right with his big arm. There are some swing and miss questions with the hit tool from this spring, but he looked great with it over the summer against top competition.

12.Chase Brunson, TCU

Brunson is the reason that Sawyer Strosnider hasn’t had enough reps in center. He’s a quality all around player with no holes. He’s a quality defender in center, though his speed is more above average than plus and he’s got a strong arm. Offensively he’s a solid hitter with average power. He’s a safer college pick, but the upside isn’t huge with no plus tools.

13.Carter Beck, Indiana State

A helium prospect this spring, Beck is an intriguing mix of loud tools and growth potential. He’s a plus runner with a real feel for making contact, has at least average power, and could stick in center. He’s a Canadian prospect with a multi-sport background with only two years at a mid major. If a team believes in further growth with pro coaching, he could come off the board even higher than this.

14.Ty Head, NC State

Head is a plus runner and defender in center who could have a potentially plus hit tool. The question is his power. He had a power spike this year in a big way, but his exit velocities were of a below average percentile. There are some who believe he could get to more power, but I tend to believe it would be fringy at best and may be more of a 40.

15.Caden Ferraro, Texas Tech

Ferraro is a bat only prospect, but it’s a strong bat. He’s an above average hit tool with a chance at average or above power. While he should hit for both average and power, he’s probably going to be stretched in the outfield as he is a 30 grade runner without the feel for his glove to make left field work. He probably ends up at first, or even DH where he played this season, which will put more pressure on the bat.

16.Caden Bogenpohl, Missouri State

Bogenpohl looks like an NFL tight end, he’s a massive 6’6, 245 specimen. The power is massive, at least 70 grade raw if not more. But there are also questions related to his ability to make contact. His numbers tell a very interesting story, as he hit 33 homers his first two years but just 6 this year, and he has never had fewer than 52 walks in his three college seasons. Some of the power decrease can be attributed to him not getting pitched to as much after his 20 homer freshman season, but he also does have a tendency to hit the ball on the ground more often than you’d like - some of which could be related to the pitches he has seen. He projects as a big power and on base percentage guy, though probably with a low average, probably in the mold of Joey Gallo offensively. Beyond that he is an above average runner with a big arm, and will get a chance to stick in center unless the team drafting him falls in love with the idea of him in right.

17.Owen Hull, North Carolina

Another well rounded player, except one with a plus tool in his speed. He’s an average hitter with some power, though he will need to make changes to his swing and approach to tap into more of it. He’s got a fair shot to stick in center defensively.

18.Will Adams, South Carolina HS

Adams is a prep bat with an advanced approach, a strong feel for hitting, and big power. He’s a guy who should be able to hit for both average and power, though his hit tool will need to continue developing. Defensively there are some questions as he’s an above average runner at present, but is expected to slow down a little as he fills in his frame to continue adding power. He’s only a fringy fielder, but does have a borderline plus arm, so depending on how much speed he loses a corner outfield job could be a possibility, otherwise he is more of a first base prospect.

19.Noah Wilson, Tennessee HS

One of the better power/speed combos in this draft, Wilson has plus power and 70 grade speed. Defensively he should be able to stick in center. The biggest question on him is the hit tool, as there is a lot of swing and miss in his profile. It’s also worth noting that he is both older for the class and a Vanderbilt commit, so the price tag may not appeal to all teams.

20.Jake Brown, LSU

Always a solid prospect, Brown was one of the breakout stars early in this season before a hamate injury ended his season early. He’s got above average power and speed, and teams may consider giving him a look in center despite him playing in the corner in Baton Rouge- but with his arm and instincts he could be a plus right fielder if center doesn’t work out. There are some questions about the hit tool despite his production, as it may only be fringy.

21.Martin Shelar, Georgia HS

A breakout prospect this spring, Shelar has potentially massive raw power and had a monster season at the high school level. The reason he isn’t higher is that many scouts think his ultra aggressive approach will lead to a below average to fringy hit tool against better pitching, despite a good track record of contact at the prep level. He’s a guy with some plus speed times, but he probably settles into above average there and ends up in right field - a spot he has the athleticism and arm to do well in.

22.Will Gasparino, UCLA

Always talented in his two decent years at Texas, Gasparino transferred to UCLA and broke out this season. He’s got double plus power with above average speed and a plus arm, giving him a chance to stick in center or be a prototypical right fielder. The hit tool is what holds him back a little, as there projects to be significant swing and miss - which isn’t abnormal for a long limbed hitter like him (6’6), to go with more chase than ideal.

23.Andrew Williamson, UCF

Williamson is another all around player without any major holes, but also nothing plus. His biggest question is where the hit tool goes, as he needs to refine it - but his actual bat to ball ability is solid. That might only be a 45 or it could grow into average, and everything else is average or better. He may get a look in center, but there is a good shot he ends up in right.

24.Andruw Giles, Nevada HS

Giles is a bat first outfielder with a great feel for contact, though his approach does make his above average power play down. He’s an above average runner who will probably end up in the corner as an average defender. Teams sold on his ability to change his approach to incorporate more power will be higher on him.

25.Peyton Bonds, Rutgers

Barry’s nephew has risen this spring thanks to offensive improvements. He’s got plus speed and power, though that power hasn’t really shown in games the way it does in BP. Changes to his swing and approach could help him unlock more of that power, and the changes he has already made show an aptitude for making them. Defensively he will have a good chance to stick in center.

26.Kevin Roberts Jr, Mississippi HS

Konnor Griffin’s former prep teammate, Roberts is a two way star with loud tools who is young for the class. The power and speed are both plus tools, and the arm is double plus. He should have a solid chance at sticking in center, but his arm could make him a target for right too. His hit tool is a real work in progress, and why he isn’t ranked higher. While he has had periods where the hit tool has worked, there are real concerns - especially against breaking balls. The upside is massive, but the hit tool will determine what he becomes.

27.Kyle Jones, Florida

A throwback to the leadoff speed and contact table setters in center. Jones has an average to potentially above hit tool with plus speed and should be a quality defender in center. He also has below average power, and the bat speed makes it hard to project better than fringy there.

28.Brady Harris, Florida HS

Basically the writeup for Kevin Roberts Jr. is very similar to the one for Harris. He’s plus or better everywhere, except one tool - the hit tool. The issue with the hit tool is an even bigger concern for Harris than for Roberts is even more raw, and he doesn’t have nearly the same track record for making contact in showcases. Still the upside is massive.

29.Malachi Washington, Georgia HS

Washington is a toolsy, young for the class prospect. He’s got plus power, present speed, and arm, and could stick in center. The hit tool is still a work in progress, but there is some feel for hitting and if he was able to improve against secondaries he could get it to fringy.

30.Kollin Ritchie, Oklahoma State

Ritchie is a powerful slugger coming off a big season with average speed, though he will likely need to move to a corner spot as a pro. The hit tool is below average, though his willingness to take walks does help that a little bit.

31.Tre Broussard, Houston

Broussard is one of the best center fielders in this class, has double plus speed, and an above average arm. Offensively he’s got an average feel for contact, but his power is going to play as below average due to his approach geared towards contact.

32.Lucas Moore, Louisville

Moore is another speed and defense centerfielder. He’s a plus defender in center who brings double plus speed with a fringy arm. Offensively he’s got a solid feel for contact, but the power is probably only going to be 30 grade and never a big part of his game as his approach is making contact and using his speed. I have Moore as a slightly better glove, but Broussard helps make up for that with a full grade better arm. Also their hit tools grade similarly, but Broussard has a bit more raw power in his game.

33.Genson Veras, Florida HS

The son of longtime big league reliever Jose, Veras really helped himself at the combine. He’s 6’6, 225 with plus power and bat speed, and he hits the ball very hard. That also means there is real swing and miss in his profile, though some are optimistic that he can remove some of that as he continues to refine the hit tool. He may get a look in center early in his pro career thanks to his above average speed, but he definitely looks like a prototypical right fielder with his plus arm.

34.Ryan Harwood, Arizona HS

Harwood is a projectable slugger with a big arm. It comes with a solid feel for hitting and average speed, so he should be able to stick in right and take advantage of his big arm.

35.James Tronstein, California HS

Improvements with the bat have made Tronstein’s profile rise this spring as he has grown into additional strength and scouts got to see it playing for powerhouse Harvard-Westlake. The strength of his profile is the plus speed and athleticism, and he has a good shot at sticking in center - though there are teams who like him as a shortstop too. There is a feel for contact and he might have fringy power potential to go with what could be an average hit tool. He’s definitely a little undersized, and his commitment is to Vanderbilt.

36.Rylan Lujo, Georgia

An interesting player, as he attended Stoneman Douglas HS, went to Dayton and impressed as a freshman, then came to Georgia for his sophomore season. He is the grandson of former Pirate Rennie Stennett. His hit tool projects to be the strength of his offensive profile, potentially average to above - though he is aggressive and won’t take many walks. There are some questions on how much power he will have as he would need to add strength and change his approach to get his power to a 40 grade. Defensively he has a good chance to stick in center, as he showed good instincts there this year after just converting over from the infield for this season. He brings above average speed and a fringy arm there.

37.Luke Costello, Wake Forest

Costello is a bat first prospect who could potentially get to average hit and above average power. The bat is one I believe in, though it does need to be refined still. His defense is a little more limited, as he is probably a left field only prospect who could be looking at first base as an option. He is only a sophomore eligible.

38.Matthew Thomas, Cal State Northridge

Thomas transferred to CSUN this year and got his first every day playing time, on his way to a breakout spring. The power is what will draw you in, as he hits the ball very hard. The issue is that the contact is well below average despite a strong stat line, though there are some who think there is room for further growth there due to his fairly limited playing experience in college. Defensively it’s a tough profile as he’s an average runner who isn’t a good defender and has a fringy arm. The hope is that he could improve enough to be passable in left field. For him to go high it would require a team to have belief in his ability to improve the hit tool.

39.Alex Conover, Oklahoma State

A well rounded player without any true weaknesses, but also no plus tools. Conover made strides with his hit tool this year, and the hope is that he could get to average there and that approach changes could bring out more power - currently projecting as fringy, his lowest graded tool. Defensively he projects as an adequate defender in a corner, but may be best in left.

40.Ryan Novak, Miami (OH)

In three seasons at Miami plus two summer leagues, Novak has never posted an OBP lower than .422. That’s because he has 180 walks and 52 HBP in 1011 PA. The hit tool itself is probably below average, and the power plays down due to his approach - even though he hit a career high 13 HR this spring. If a team believes in his ability to maximize his power, they could take him earlier. He profiles in the corner defensively.

41.Dominic Battista, Illinois HS

A late helium prospect after he added strength and power this spring. Battista has always had speed and a feel for contact, and should be a solid defender in center. But now he has that plus potentially above average power to work with.

42.Isaiah Hearn, California HS

Big, projectable outfielder who can get to plus or better power. He’s already got some feel for the hit tool. Projects best in a corner as his presently plus speed likely ticks down as he fills in his large frame.

43.AJ Curry, California HS

A riser this spring thanks to his bat, Curry is a guy who looks like he can hit for both average and power. He’s also an average runner, but projected to slow down as he continues to fill in his 6’3 frame, making him look like a potential corner guy - with left being the more likely option.

44.Nathaneal Davis, Florida HS (OUT)

Davis has removed himself from the draft in order to get to LSU. He is a solid all around player with plus speed and a good shot to stick in center, though his power is below average.

45.Wessley Roberson, Georgia HS

Speedy outfielder who will stick in center with a strong hit tool. Very limited power is the only reason he doesn’t rank higher.

46.Anthony Murphy, California HS

Older for the class with four average to above tools. There are questions about the hit tool, and it probably ends up being a 40/45. Could be an excellent defender in center with above average power and speed.

47.Brayden Dowd, Florida State

Undersized college outfielder with a well rounded tool set and a chance to stick in center, though nothing is plus. The only tool that comes in below fringy is his 40 grade power.

48.Judah Ota, Hawaii HS

A large (6’5, 210) projectable outfielder with considerable power potential. Ota also comes with a good amount of swing and miss, though he could get the hit tool to fringy. Defensively he’s played center in high school, but is probably going to have to move to a corner as he fills in.

49.Josiah Kemp, Oklahoma HS

Matt’s nephew is a different kind of prospect than his uncle. Josiah is more a contact and defense based prospect with a hit over power profile. I do think with some gains he might be able to get the power to fringy.

50.Alex Weingartner, New Jersey HS

A two way prospect where some teams prefer him as a pitcher but more prefer him as a bat. As a hitter his speed and defense stand out most, with pure 80 grade speed being the highlight and a double plus arm. He could be a weapon in center. The hit tool will need work, but he’s a kid from the Northeast who has divided his focus between hitting and pitching, so there could be room for growth there. On the mound he’s more of a mid 90’s pitcher with a slider that has flashed promise. To me there does feel like more upside as a hitter.

51.Jake Long, Utah

An offensive breakout this year has had him climbing draft boards. In his first year at Utah he hit .263/.347/.329 with 1 HR, but this year he followed it up by slashing .374/.445/.626 with 11 HR. There is plenty of power in his physical frame and he does a good job with contact in the zone, but his aggressive approach may need to be calmed down a bit to cut down on some of the chase.

52,Andrew Wiggins, NC State

Interesting power/speed combo prospect who had a disappointing spring and needs real work with the hit tool. A team who believes his struggles this year can be fixed might be higher on him.

53.Lorenzo Carrier, Pitt

A 23 year old 5th year senior who was a big prospect in the draft out of high school but passed to go to Miami. He transferred to Pitt and struggled with his hit tool, until he made significant improvements this year. He’s always been a loud tools guy with big power plus arm and speed that is built for right field, and has always taken his walks. Despite his age he will be appealing, especially if a team believes he can continue to build upon this year’s growth with the hit tool.

54.Tommy Harrison, Miami (OH)

Harrison had a huge breakout season this year, smashing 17 HR with a .507 OBP. That’s going to make someone take notice, despite the fact that he’s already 22. He has gone to the MLB Draft League and had mixed results, slashing .254/.338/.418 with 2 HR in 17 games, but also 23 strikeouts in 77 PA.

55.Braden Holcomb, Vanderbilt

A big, powerful slugger who has a bunch of hit tool questions that will need to be answered - but has very strong exit velocity data. He’s probably a corner guy who could bring some defensive versatility.

Best of the rest

56.Aidan Teel, Mississippi State

57.Collin Jennings, Illinois

58.Erick Dessens, Sacramento State

59.Javar Williams, Wake Forest

60.Paul Contreras, Cal State Fullerton

61.Josh Skowronski, Winthrop

62.Ethan Offing, South Carolina HS

63.Rob Czarniecki, Indiana HS

64.Bishop Quarles, Florida JUCO

65.Parker Brosius, Georgia Tech

66.Jaden Bastian, Florida

67.Ezekiel Lara, California HS

68.Diego Castellanos, Saint Mary’s

69.Tanner Mally, Western Michigan

70.Juriel Collazo, Puerto Rico HS

71.Dean West, UCLA

72.Miles Clark, California HS

73,Jaxon Matthews, North Carolina HS

74.Logan Johnstone, Vanderbilt

75.Reese Chapman, Tennessee

76.Brayden Bakes, Illinois State

77.Caleb Klein, Southeast Missouri State

78.Jon Mora, Florida HS

79.Michael Graziano, Mercer

80.Maika Niu, Arkansas

81.Vincent Lombardo, Connecticut HS

82.Graham Charboneau, Texas HS

83.John Smith III, UCF

84.Damian Ruiz, Arkansas

85.Jake Duer, Texas A&M

86.Owen Prince, VMI

87.Jayce Tharnish, Kentucky

88.Chris Katz, Mercer

89.Henkel Acevedo, South Carolina HS

90.Jamir Johnson, Georgia HS

91.Gunnar Alm, North Carolina HS

92.Paul Schoenfeld, West Virginia

93.Trey Barnes, Mississippi HS

94.Dominic Longo, Arizona State

95.Eric Zdunek, California HS

96.TJ Grines, UT Martin

97.Aemed Nasser, Florida HS

98.Mike Mancini, Vanderbilt

99.Jorsixt Jimenez, Tennessee Tech

100.Michael Smith, Dayton

101.Chandler Taylor, Ohio HS

102.Sam Ellis, Canada HS

103.Maddox Haley, Gonzaga

104.Jeffrey-Todd Darden, Texas HS

105.Kaden Carpenter, Utah Valley

106.Carson Liedel, Michigan HS

107.Aaron Piasecki, Troy

108.AJ Nessler, Pitt

109.Easton Talt, Oregon State

110.Jack Rees, Georgia HS