As we continue our coverage of the upcoming 2026 MLB draft, which begins Saturday, I'll be reviewing the last four Cleveland Guardians drafts, which have added considerable depth to their minor league system.
Just FYI, the age listed below is the age of the players when they were drafted just about four years ago, so just add four years for their current age.
1 (16). Chase DeLauter. OF/LHH. Age 20. $3.75M bonus.
The Guardians drafted DeLauter 16th overall in the first round out of James Madison University. Here's what Cleveland scouting director Scott Barnsby had to say about the powerful right-hander at the time:
"He's physical, has performed extremely well and he's an intense competitor. This spring he was having an outstanding year — hitting .487 with eight homers, 10 stolen bases — and then ended up fracturing his foot in April."
Just FYI, the age listed below is the age of the players when they were drafted just about four years ago, so just add four years for their current age.
1 (16). Chase DeLauter. OF/LHH. Age 20. $3.75M bonus.
The Guardians drafted DeLauter 16th overall in the first round out of James Madison University. Here's what Cleveland scouting director Scott Barnsby had to say about the powerful right-hander at the time:
"He's physical, has performed extremely well and he's an intense competitor. This spring he was having an outstanding year — hitting .487 with eight homers, 10 stolen bases — and then ended up fracturing his foot in April."
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