College baseball postseason play begins with multiple future MLB prospects in action. A 2026 MLB mock draft for May 19 places UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky at the top, citing 21 home runs and a .330 batting average. High school shortstop Grady Emerson follows at No. 2, noted for an advanced approach, smooth rangy defense, and frequent barrel contact. Vahn Lackey lands at No. 3 with the Twins after a strong spring, posting a .402 average, 15 home runs, 16 doubles, more walks than strikeouts, plus power, and 14 stolen bases. Justin Lebron is projected lower due to inconsistent performance, with 14 home runs but a .261 average and a high strikeout rate relative to walks, despite speed, arm strength, and power tools.
"Justin Lebron has been one of the most talked about prospects in a spring that has seen him play inconsistently. The tools are there. The dude can run, has a great arm, and has shown he can hit for power. He has 14 home runs this season, but he's hitting just .261. He has 49 strikeouts compared to 26 walks. Lebron has been a nightmare on the base paths, though, with 37 st"
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