STOCK WATCH: Cleveland Guardians 2026 MLB Draft NAMES TO KNOW From College Hitters and Pitchers

Cleveland Guardians gear up for Spring Training, but real college baseball games are being played this week. We're diving into 2026 MLB Draft names to know from the college ranks. Will the Guardians target a college hitter with a deep class? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis weigh the strengths of college bats and break down the latest scouting director grades from Baseball America, offering a fresh take on Cleveland's evolving draft risk tolerance. Key names to watch include Brady Ballinger, Caden Sorrell, and intriguing pitchers like Ethan Norby and Jason DeCaro. The show also covers major news from camp, including division rivals like the Detroit Tigers reuniting with Justin Verlander and trading Shane Bieber at the right time.  

00:00 2026 Draft Preview & Updates

09:34 Sophomore-Year Talent Focus

12:56 College Sports and Player Development

15:22 Elite Hitting Metrics Trio

18:29 Missouri State Power Hitter Watch

25:08 Ethan Norby: Unique Pitching Prospect

29:43 Connor Fennell: Unique Pitching Prospect

31:32 Injuries and Division Rival Additions

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