The 2026 draft is a tricky one, just like the year before, and the year before that, and every year since 1965 when the draft began. The college board is deep this year, with hitters taking up the first six spots on Over-Slot’s college draft rankings. After that, we see a clear top three emerge in the college pitcher ranks. At no. 7, we have Coastal Carolina righty Cameron Flukey. At no. 8, the righty Liam Peterson from Florida. At no. 10, righty Jackson Flora from UC-SB.
Let's put Gabe Gaeckle in this grouping as well. Despite being ranked no. 18 on the college board, Gaeckle has some pretty elite pitch data and performance statistics.
While there are others down the board that could continue to rise, it's fair to say these four arms make up the first tier of college pitching. Let's break down all four individually before …