The 2026 MLB Draft Combine will take place from June 23 to June 26 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, hosting 334 prospects. Among them are 194 college players and 140 high school athletes. According to MLB Pipeline's Top 200 list, 192 attendees are ranked. MLB Network will provide live coverage starting June 23. The event includes workouts, testing, interviews, and educational sessions ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft in Philadelphia on July 11-12. Top prospects include Sawyer Strosnider and Trevor Condon.
Overview of the Event
For four days, front-office executives, scouting directors, and evaluators will gather at the Arizona Diamondbacks' home stadium to assess one of the deepest collections of amateur talent assembled before the 2026 MLB Draft. Nearly every significant prospect enters the week with something to gain, whether improving draft stock, answering scouting questions, or making a lasting impression on club decision-makers.
What is the MLB Draft Combine?
The MLB Draft Combine serves as baseball's premier pre-draft evaluation event. Prospects participate in batting practice, defensive drills, bullpen sessions, and strength testing while also meeting directly with club executives. Key details include:
- Event: 2026 MLB Draft Combine
- Dates: June 23-26, 2026
- Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
- Total Prospects: 334
- College Players: 194
- High School Players: 140
- MLB Pipeline Top 200 Attendees: 192
- MLB Draft Dates: July 11-12, 2026
Beyond on-field performance, players attend educational programs focused on professional development and social media branding. Teams gain access to medical information from participants who consent to comprehensive examinations, reducing uncertainty ahead of draft day. The event also highlights players who participated in MLB developmental initiatives, including the DREAM Series, Breakthrough Series, Hank Aaron Invitational, RBI Program, States Play Invitational, and the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic. MLB Network will carry exclusive live coverage beginning June 23, with additional streaming available through MLB.TV, MLB.com, and the MLB App.
When is the 2026 MLB Draft Combine?
The combine runs from June 23 through June 26 at Chase Field in Phoenix. The schedule includes:
- June 23: On-field Workouts (11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET), MLB Network Showcase (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET), High School Showcase Game (9:00 p.m. ET)
- June 24: On-field Workouts (12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET)
- June 25: Strength & Conditioning Testing (12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET)
- June 26: Strength & Conditioning Testing (12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET)
The week represents one of the final major evaluation windows before the MLB Draft begins in Philadelphia on July 11.
2026 MLB Draft Combine: Top 10 Ranked Players to Watch
Among the prospects participating in on-field workouts, ten stand out based on MLB Pipeline rankings:
- Sawyer Strosnider, OF, TCU (No. 16)
- Trevor Condon, OF, Etowah High School, Georgia (No. 22)
- Cole Prosek, 3B, Magnolia Heights, Mississippi (No. 33)
- Aiden Ruiz, SS, The Stony Brook School, New York (No. 36)
- Bo Lowrance, 3B, Christ Church Episcopal, South Carolina (No. 38)
- Taj Marchand, SS, James Island, South Carolina (No. 46)
- Tyler Spangler, SS, De La Salle, California (No. 49)
- James Clark, SS, St. John Bosco, California (No. 53)
- Rocco Maniscalco, SS, Oxford, Alabama (No. 56)
- Landon Brown, RHP, Iowa Colony, Texas (No. 63)
The list reflects a strong blend of high school position players and emerging collegiate talent, with shortstops particularly well represented among the highest-ranked attendees. The combine will not determine the draft on its own, but it remains one of the most influential evaluation stages on the baseball calendar. Four days in Phoenix could reshape draft boards before selections begin in Philadelphia on July 11.
