Top MLB draft prospects to watch in Chapel Hill regional of 2026 NCAA tournament

Posted May 29, 2026
Ranked No. 87 on MLB.com and listed at No. 107 by ESPN, Ryan Lynch is a 20-year-old right-handed pitcher. Ranked No. 113 on MLB.com and No. 103 by ESPN, Jake Schaffner is a 21-year-old shortstop who bats as a southpaw and throws as a righty. Ranked No. 121 on MLB.com and No. 120 by ESPN, Jason DeCaro is a 20-year-old right-handed pitcher. (MSN.com)

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