Hacopian will put his skills to the test as he transfers from Maryland to Texas A&M in the portal this offseason. He’ll see how he can fare against SEC competition, and if he succeeds, he should be an easy first-rounder.

Chris Hacopian joins the home run party for Maryland. Finishes with a solid bat toss!

One of the top bats for the 2026 MLB Draft. Incredible bat to ball skills and just all around super polished. He’s having an incredible start to his sophomore campaign. pic.twitter.com/9JSl8POQ3s

— Jared Perkins (@JaredCP1) March 8, 2025

OF Chase Brunson, TCU

Chase Brunson out of TCU is an incredibly fun profile. He brings an intriguing blend of strength, feel for contact, and defensive versatility that has steadily gained attention.

He works gap-to-gap with a line-drive swing but has begun flashing pull-side juice, including exit velocities over 110 mph. Though he doesn’t boast elite bat speed, Brunson’s strong hands and barrel control allow him to consistently square up pitches in the zone.

Defensively, Brunson has primarily patrolled center field with dependable reads and body control, but his above-average arm and physical build may ultimately shift him to a corner spot, where his offensive upside could carry a right-field profile.

C Vahn Lackey, Georgia Tech

Catchers with Vahn Lackey’s kind of athleticism are a rare breed, as Tyler discussed on our latest episode of On The Clock. That profile led to a massive breakout in 2025 for Lackey.

Defensively, he’s already regarded as one of the best in the country, explosive out of his crouch, quick with transfers, accurate with a strong arm, and highly mobile laterally.

His blocking skills are advanced, and the overall package draws comparisons to Kyle Teel in his draft year, if not a touch more polished, as Tyler mentioned on the podcast.

At the plate, Lackey’s bat has steadily come along. He’s more hit-over-power at present, showing excellent bat-to-ball ability with an 85% overall contact rate, while posting exit velocities north of 110 mph that suggest more juice is on the way.