The first month of the college baseball season has also introduced several new names into the Top 100 rankings for the 2026 MLB Draft.

As scouts gather more looks at players across the country, strong early performances and continued development have helped a handful of prospects break into the rankings for the first time. 

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The updated list features a mix of high school standouts and college players who have emerged as potential draft risers as the spring progresses.

Several players who were previously unranked in December have now earned spots on the board after opening the season with strong performances or generating increased attention from evaluators.

Those additions highlight how quickly the draft landscape can shift during the early portion of the college and high school seasons.

Here are five prospects who entered the rankings in the latest update.

Matt Ponatoski, SS, Moeller HS (Ohio)

Ponatoski enters the rankings at No. 61 after previously being unranked in the December list.

Matt Ponatoski is a two-sport standout at Archbishop Moeller High in Ohio-- the same school Ken Griffey Jr. went to-- committed to play both football and baseball at Kentucky. 

The 6-foot-2 left-handed hitter shows strong bat speed, advanced plate discipline and the projection to grow into more power. While currently a shortstop, his plus-plus arm could allow him to fit best at second or third base long term.

Carson Tinney, C, Texas

Tinney debuts in the rankings at No. 59 following a strong start to the season.

Tinney transferred to Texas after a breakout 2025 season at Notre Dame in which he hit .348/.498/.753 with 17 home runs. The 6-foot-3 catcher brings a power-over-hit profile with plus raw power and a pull-heavy approach. 

Though he struggled in the Cape Cod League, Tinney has the arm strength and defensive tools to remain behind the plate.

Aiden Robbins, OF, Texas

Robbins joins the rankings at No. 56 after not appearing on the previous Top 100.

Robbins transferred to Texas after a standout sophomore season at Seton Hall, where he hit .422/.537/.652 with 19 doubles and 20 stolen bases. The 6-foot-2 outfielder offers strong contact skills, a disciplined approach and emerging power potential. 

A solid runner, Robbins profiles as a versatile defender capable of playing all three outfield spots.

Cameron Johnson, LHP, Oklahoma

Johnson enters the rankings at No. 71 after not appearing in the December rankings.

One of the standouts from this year's College Baseball Showdown, Johnson has climbed the rankings thanks to his high-powered fastball. 

Last year, Johnson made 10 appearances, including seven starts, for Oklahoma, posting a 5.57 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 21 innings. He earned a win in his first start against Lehigh and struck out a career-high eight against Sam Houston. 

A transfer from LSU, Johnson was a 20th-round pick by the Cardinals in 2023 and a highly regarded prep prospect.

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Aiden Knaak, RHP, Clemson

Knaak debuts in the rankings at No. 90 after previously being unranked.

Clemson right-hander Knaak is known for his advanced pitchability and elite changeup. His fastball sits 91–93 mph and touches 96, playing up due to strong command. 

The changeup is his signature pitch, generating high swing-and-miss rates with fade and tumble. He also mixes a slider and curveball, projecting as a polished back-end starter with a high floor.

When Does The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Start?

The first/regional round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship will be May 29-31, with times and locations TBD.

The NCAA Super Regional action will be held June 5-7, again, with times and locations TBD.

The last eight teams standing will head to the 2026 Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 12-22 to battle through a combination of double-elimination and best-of-three competition until a champion emerges.

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Recent NCAA Division I Baseball National Champions

• 2025 – LSU
• 2024 – Tennessee
• 2023 – LSU
• 2022 – Ole Miss
• 2021 – Mississippi State
• 2020 – No Tournament 
• 2019 – Vanderbilt 

When Is The 2026 MLB Draft?

The MLB Draft begins the Sunday of MLB All-Star Week, which is being held in Philadelphia from July 11-14.

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