Top MLB Draft Prospects at the College World Series
The prospect talent in Omaha is impressive this year. Although only two SEC teams managed to qualify, the Men’s College World Series tournament is packed with traditional powerhouses with first-round players. Here are the top 15 prospects of the tournament, with strong chances of being selected in the early rounds of the draft. This ranking is based on their potential for the major leagues and their draft value. Here are the best professional prospects in Omaha this year.Contents
Top MLB Draft Prospects at the MCWS:
- Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA (2026)
- Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU
- Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State
- Dax Whitney, RHP, Oregon State (2027)
- Wehiwa Aloy, SS, Arkansas
- Brendan Summerhill, CF, Arizona
- Gage Wood, RHP, Arkansas
- Derek Curiel, CF, LSU (2026)
- Casan Evans, RHP, LSU (2027)
- Cole Gibler, LHP, Arkansas (2027)
- Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina
- Anthony Eyanson, RHP, LSU
- Patrick Forbes, RHP, Louisville
- Charles Davalan, LF, Arkansas
- Zach Root, LHP, Arkansas
Analysis of the Teams and their Prospects
Arizona
Featured Prospect: Brendan Summerhill, CF
Summerhill is shaping up as a mid-first-round selection with outstanding tools. The team also features other talents, such as Aaron Walton and Easton Breyfogle (2026) in the outfield, and shortstop Mason White, third baseman Maddox Mihalakis, and catcher Adonys Guzman in the infield. In addition, the pitching staff features right-handers Collin McKinney, Owen Kramkowski (2026), and Smith Bailey (2027), along with some relievers.Arkansas
Featured Prospect: Wehiwa Aloy, SS Arkansas is full of talent for the early rounds. Aloy leads the way and Gage Wood, Zach Root, and Charles Davalan are also shaping up as important picks. Third baseman Brent Iredale is an option to consider. Ryder Helfrick and Gabe Gaeckle lead the 2026 group, and Cole Gibler heads the 2027 prospects.Coastal Carolina
Featured Prospect: Caden Bodine, C
Bodine, with his ability to make contact and frame, is a first or second-round prospect. Jacob Morrison and Cameron Flukey (2026) are the next most prominent talents.Louisville
Featured Prospect: Patrick Forbes, RHP
Forbes could be a first or second-round pick. The team has prospects in the lineup like Zion Rose (2026), Lucas Moore (2026), Tague Davis (2027), Jake Munroe, and Matt Klein. Right-hander Tucker Biven has also shown good performance.LSU
Featured Prospect: Kade Anderson, LHP
Anderson could be the first draft pick. Derek Curiel and Steven Milam lead the 2026 group, while Casan Evans and William Schmidt are the top prospects for 2027. Anthony Eyanson, Chase Shores, Daniel Dickinson, and Ethan Frey could also be selected in the early rounds.Murray State
Featured Prospect: Will Vierling, C
Vierling is a prospect for later rounds. A college team with outstanding players could surprise in Omaha.Oregon State
Featured Prospect: Aiva Arquette, SS
Arquette and Dax Whitney (2027) are first-round talents. Trent Caraway, Gavin Turley, Nelson Keljo, Eric Segura (2026), and Ethan Kleinschmit (2026) are also key players.UCLA
Top Prospect: Roch Cholowsky, SS (2026)
Cholowsky is the most outstanding prospect in college baseball. The team has infield depth with Cashel Duggar (2026), Roman Martin (2026), Mulivai Levu (2026), Phoenix Call (2026), Dean West (2026), and Cal Randall (2026).
