Sometimes players have components to dream on. A trait here, an output there. Tools galore or untapped potential. For many reasons, a player can be on the precipice of a true breakthrough in their career. Here are three players to keep close tabs on in 2026. Because they're scratching the surface of what they could eventually become. 

Easton Breyfogle, Arizona

Despite a lack of consistent success at the plate through his first two seasons at Arizona, with just a career .747 OPS, Breyfogle has some of the highest upside among his peers and has the potential to have two plus tools by July. 

Currently at No. 92 in Over-Slot’s Top 200 College Ranking, Breyfogle has a plus run tool with 55-grade defense in left field. That said, the most attractive part of Breyfogle’s profile is his plus-to-better raw power .