Updated MLB draft rankings: Top 150 prospects
Key takeaways
- The top four players stay in the same order as our most recent draft rankings, but there's a lot of shuffling beyond that.
- Further down the list, Bo Lowrance, Archer Horn and Cole Prosek are moving into the late first round while Jace Mataczynski and Luke Williams have been rising this spring into the second round.
- These players were ranked using the FV (future value) system that I apply for pro prospects.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
John Korduner/Icon Sportswire Kiley Mc Daniel May 18, 2026, 07:00 AM ETClose ESPN MLB Insider Kiley Mc Daniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for three MLB teams. Co-author of Author of 'Future Value' Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions College baseball conference tournaments are about to start, so it's time for an updated MLB draft rankings as games get underway ahead of the NCAA tournament.
The top four players stay in the same order as our most recent draft rankings, but there's a lot of shuffling beyond that. As referenced in last week's first mock draft, there's a lot of disagreement beyond the top three or four players. Justin Lebron and Chris Hacopian are sliding a bit while prep position players Eric Booth Jr., Jacob Lombard and Trevor Condon are all moving up to fill that void. The collegiate bats projected to go in the middle of the first round are disappointing many evaluators, and the college pitchers ranked 15th through 24th that finish strong are likely to scoot up the board down the stretch.
Further down the list, Bo Lowrance, Archer Horn and Cole Prosek are moving into the late first round while Jace Mataczynski and Luke Williams have been rising this spring into the second round. Jack Slightom, Kolby Stringer, Landon Thiel and Cole Dennis are the top popup prep pitchers from this spring, and they all have a shot at seven figures.