Players to watch at the 2026 College World Series

The eight-team College World Series begins in Omaha, Neb., on Friday, June 12, with the winners of each of the two double-elimination brackets meeting in a best-of-three championship series, starting on June 20.

The event is loaded with top prospects and a number of likely first-rounders, including several for 2026.

Here’s a look at likely MLB Draft picks in the event, with notes about the players more likely to make a fantasy impact. Players are eligible for the 2026 draft unless noted, and teams are listed in order of most-to-least interesting for fantasy players. 

Texas (45-13)

OF Anthony Pack Jr. (2028) had an elite offensive season as a true freshman (.359/.485/.597, 11 HR, 20 SB) and should have across-the-board fantasy value. …...

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