Most Exciting Prospects for 2026: NL Central
Just Baseball takes a closer look at five young prospects who could define the next era of NL Central baseball.
The National League Central is on the verge of a youth movement, with each organization boasting at least one elite prospect on the cusp of the big leagues.
These players have the potential to anchor lineups, front rotations, or become franchise cornerstones for the next decade.
From high-octane athletes to polished college bats and power-first sluggers, the group set to impact the division in 2026 is as exciting and diverse as any in baseball.
Notable Prospects
- Brewers 1B prospect Blake Burke: .340/.418/.681, 4 HR, 8 XBH in 13 games at Double-A
He tends to be aggressive, but he hits the ball really hard, with an EV90 of 109 MPH over his last 50 games, and is starting to elevate more consistently.
Author's summary: Exciting prospects are set to define the next era of NL Central baseball.
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