Around the industry, the 2026 MLB Draft carries a lot of uncertainty at the top of the board. Notable names have real flaws, and the guys without blemishes will be gone before 90% of teams even get a chance to call their name. Finding under-the-radar talent is an art. It keeps windows open, creates trade currency, and does wonders for organizations chasing surplus value in $/WAR.
This 2026 class is loaded with pitching after the first round, and today I want to highlight one of my favorite names in that tier. A guy who's been quietly climbing boards and profiles as a Walmart Cam Flukey. Let me introduce you to Cody Brasch, a former JUCO arm who transferred to Louisiana and looks positioned to become another Ragin' Cajun drafted in a reasonably high position.
Brasch opened the 2026 season in a bulk/opener role for Louisiana, serving as the first arm …