Guest: Jonathan Mayo (MLB Pipeline, MLB.com) | 2026 MLB Draft, Grady Emerson vs. Roch Cholowsky, Future Stars, Draft Changes & Baseball’s Next Wave | 175

Welcome to Episode 175 of Tablesetters.

This week, we’re joined by Jonathan Mayo, senior prospect writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com and one of baseball’s foremost experts on prospects and the MLB Draft.

With the draft approaching, Jonathan helps us break down the race for the No. 1 overall pick, why Grady Emerson recently climbed to the top of MLB Pipeline’s rankings over Roch Cholowsky, and which top prospects could surprise everyone on draft day.

In this episode, we discuss: • The battle for the No. 1 pick and the top of the draft class • Eli Willits, Kade Anderson, and Seth Hernández one year after the 2025 Draft • Which players from this year’s class could become Top 10 prospects by next season • Sleepers and post-hype prospects to watch • MLB’s proposed draft changes and the international draft debate • Theo Gillen, Jonah Tong, and the latest Top 100 Prospects update • Building the ultimate prospect by choosing the best speed, hit tool, power, glove, and arm

Whether you’re a draft fanatic or simply love following baseball’s next generation, this episode is packed with insight from one of the most respected voices in the game.

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