"If you're the type of Cubs fan who refreshes MLB Pipeline rankings in February, this one's for you. With the Cubs currently slated to pick No. 23 in the 2026 MLB Draft, it's not too early to start doing some homework - especially when it comes to college prospects. That's a demographic the front office has leaned into heavily in recent first rounds, and once again, the teens-to-low-20s range looks flush with intriguing college talent."
"When it comes to college bats - a demographic the Cubs front office has recently leaned into in the first round - there's a trio of projected first-rounders worth circling now, especially with Chicago picking No. 23 this summer. All three happen to wear the same uniform at Texas A&M: outfielder Caden Sorrell, third baseman Gavin Grahovac, and shortstop Chris Hacopian."
The Cubs are currently slated to pick No. 23 in the 2026 MLB Draft and have recently favored college prospects in early rounds. The teens-to-low-20s draft range contains several intriguing college bats worth scouting. Texas A&M features three projected first-rounders — outfielder Caden Sorrell, third baseman Gavin Grahovac, and shortstop Chris Hacopian — with a three-game series against Penn airing on SEC Network Plus. Virginia offers shortstop Eric Becker and outfielder A.J. Gracia, with games in DeLand and a Saturday stream on the Stetson baseball website. Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese opens a series with Delaware today.
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