Three Quarter Slot breaks down every NL Central draft class, highlighting a favorite pick, a least favorite selection, and a sleeper to watch. From Caden Sorrell's tremendous value for the Cubs to Trevor Condon's fit in St. Louis, here's what stood out across one of baseball's deepest draft divisions.
Boston Red Sox: Anthony Eyanson, RHP
Boston Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson, a right-handed pitcher, boasts a 1.19 ERA across Double-A, showcasing a powerful fastball and effective curveball, indicating significant potential.
2027 MLB Draft: Grant Westphal, OF, Blue Valley
Grant Westphal, a promising 6'2" outfielder from Blue Valley, showcases elite athleticism and potential for power, with solid hitting skills and strong instincts on the field.
Baltimore Orioles: Ike Irish, OF/C/1B
Ike Irish is a powerful hitter for the Baltimore Orioles, showcasing strong offensive skills, a versatile fielding profile, but needing improvement in his defensive catching abilities.
2027 MLB Draft: Burke-Lee Mabeus, C, Mississippi State
Burke-Lee Mabeus, a switch-hitting catcher transferring to Mississippi State, showcases strong defensive skills and potential offensive power, requiring contact improvement for greater success.
Washington Nationals: Eli Willits, SS
Eli Willits, a shortstop for the Washington Nationals, showcases elite defensive skills and strong offensive potential, with room for physical development and power improvement.
2027 MLB Draft: Ethan Gustus, RHP, Roseville
Ethan Gustus, a 6'6" RHP from Roseville, showcases impressive velocity and athleticism, projecting as a potential mid-rotation starter or high-leverage reliever with further development.
MLB Draft Review: AL West
Three Quarter Slot reviews every AL West draft class, highlighting a favorite pick, a least favorite selection, and a sleeper to watch. From Drew Burress giving the Athletics tremendous value to the Rangers' balanced approach, here's what stood out from each club's 2026 draft and where questions remain.
Philadelphia Phillies: Sean Youngerman, RHP
Sean Youngerman, a Philadelphia Phillies RHP, has a strong fastball and a clean delivery, with development challenges in his secondary pitches defining his future potential.
2027 MLB Draft: Joshua Whritenour, RHP, Florida
Joshua Whritenour, a 6'2" RHP from Florida, showcases elite fastball and developing slider potential, despite injury setbacks, highlighting high-leverage reliever capabilities for future drafts.