Carlos Collazo
@carlosacollazo.com
MLB Draft Writer @BaseballAmerica.com | UNC 2016
If you want to get in touch, email me: https://carloscollazo.substack.com/about
If you want to get in touch, email me: https://carloscollazo.substack.com/about
Latest newsletter:
-Award picks for the 2026 season.
-What I've been working on at BA.
You can follow along for free.
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-Award picks for the 2026 season.
-What I've been working on at BA.
You can follow along for free.
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My 2026 Award Picks
Another year down.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Latest newsletter:
-Award picks for the 2026 season.
-What I've been working on at BA.
You can follow along for free.
carloscollazo.substack.com/p/my-2026-aw...
-Award picks for the 2026 season.
-What I've been working on at BA.
You can follow along for free.
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Future Projection Episode 210: Mailbag—Are Righthanded Hitters Under Valued?
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Episode 210: Mailbag—Are Righthanded Hitters Under Valued?
Podcast Episode · Future Projection · September 29 · 36m
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September 29, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Future Projection Episode 210: Mailbag—Are Righthanded Hitters Under Valued?
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2027 MLB Draft Lottery Odds:
1. Rockies, 19.10%
2. Angels, 19.10%
3. Athletics, 19.10%
4. Royals, 11.57%
5. Mets, 8.68%
Full odds & details:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2027...
1. Rockies, 19.10%
2. Angels, 19.10%
3. Athletics, 19.10%
4. Royals, 11.57%
5. Mets, 8.68%
Full odds & details:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2027...
2027 MLB Draft Lottery Odds
With the regular season over, we now know the final MLB draft lottery odds for every team heading into 2027.
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September 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM
2027 MLB Draft Lottery Odds:
1. Rockies, 19.10%
2. Angels, 19.10%
3. Athletics, 19.10%
4. Royals, 11.57%
5. Mets, 8.68%
Full odds & details:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2027...
1. Rockies, 19.10%
2. Angels, 19.10%
3. Athletics, 19.10%
4. Royals, 11.57%
5. Mets, 8.68%
Full odds & details:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2027...
I looked into the debuts of the 2026 draft class recently. Ten players stood out the most. Some names you'll know, and maybe a few you're less familiar with.
Yankees 3B/SS Anthony Potestio in particular is a name I'd flag:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-s...
Yankees 3B/SS Anthony Potestio in particular is a name I'd flag:
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10 Standout Pro Debuts From The 2026 MLB Draft Class
With the minor league season wrapping up, BA draft expert Carlos Collazo highlight's the 10 most impressive post-draft debuts in 2026.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:39 PM
I looked into the debuts of the 2026 draft class recently. Ten players stood out the most. Some names you'll know, and maybe a few you're less familiar with.
Yankees 3B/SS Anthony Potestio in particular is a name I'd flag:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-s...
Yankees 3B/SS Anthony Potestio in particular is a name I'd flag:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/10-s...
MLB has created an exemption to its scouting dead period rule just a year after it was created.
Teams will be able to evaluate USA Baseball's 18U national team & the WBSC U-18 Pan American Championship in October in the D.R.
@benbadler.bsky.social has more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
Teams will be able to evaluate USA Baseball's 18U national team & the WBSC U-18 Pan American Championship in October in the D.R.
@benbadler.bsky.social has more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
MLB Creates Exemption On Scouting Ban For U-18 Tournament
Major League Baseball has created an exemption to allow scouts to attend the WBSC U-18 Pan American Championship
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September 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
MLB has created an exemption to its scouting dead period rule just a year after it was created.
Teams will be able to evaluate USA Baseball's 18U national team & the WBSC U-18 Pan American Championship in October in the D.R.
@benbadler.bsky.social has more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
Teams will be able to evaluate USA Baseball's 18U national team & the WBSC U-18 Pan American Championship in October in the D.R.
@benbadler.bsky.social has more: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
The second installment of our 2027 offseason scouting 101 series is on California prep Dylan Seward.
Why the quick-twitch, switch-hitting shortstop could be the 1-1 favorite on draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/scou...
Why the quick-twitch, switch-hitting shortstop could be the 1-1 favorite on draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/scou...
Scouting Dylan Seward: A Quick-Twitch, Switch-Hitting Shortstop Who Might Be The 1-1
A well-rounded, switch-hitting shortstop, Dylan Seward has a chance to be the first California prep drafted top five overall since 2021.
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September 22, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The second installment of our 2027 offseason scouting 101 series is on California prep Dylan Seward.
Why the quick-twitch, switch-hitting shortstop could be the 1-1 favorite on draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/scou...
Why the quick-twitch, switch-hitting shortstop could be the 1-1 favorite on draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/scou...
In today's draft podcast, @jjcoop36.bsky.social and I look back at the 2018 draft.
This one was a lot of fun. My first draft as our lead draft writer, and JJ was heavily involved in it as well:
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This one was a lot of fun. My first draft as our lead draft writer, and JJ was heavily involved in it as well:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/revi...
Revisiting The 2018 MLB Draft | Draft Podcast
In this episode of Baseball America's draft podcast, J.J. and Carlos take a look back at the 2018 draft. Who picked well? Who picked poorly?
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September 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
In today's draft podcast, @jjcoop36.bsky.social and I look back at the 2018 draft.
This one was a lot of fun. My first draft as our lead draft writer, and JJ was heavily involved in it as well:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/revi...
This one was a lot of fun. My first draft as our lead draft writer, and JJ was heavily involved in it as well:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/revi...
The Offseason Scouting 101 series is back for the 2027 class.
First up, Mississippi State LHP Tomas Valincius. Why he's the arm to beat in this year's draft:
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First up, Mississippi State LHP Tomas Valincius. Why he's the arm to beat in this year's draft:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/scou...
Scouting Tomas Valincius: Mississippi State Lefthander Is The Top MLB Draft Arm For 2027
Baseball America draft expert Carlos Collazo kicks off his MLB draft scouting series for 2027 with a look at Mississippi State lefthander Tomas Valincius.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The Offseason Scouting 101 series is back for the 2027 class.
First up, Mississippi State LHP Tomas Valincius. Why he's the arm to beat in this year's draft:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/scou...
First up, Mississippi State LHP Tomas Valincius. Why he's the arm to beat in this year's draft:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/scou...
Today we roll out our 2026 summer circuit high school all-star team, highlighting a few of the top performers at all the positions on the diamond:
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2026 Summer Circuit High School Baseball All-Star Team
Baseball America presents the top high school baseball players to know from this year's summer circuit.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Today we roll out our 2026 summer circuit high school all-star team, highlighting a few of the top performers at all the positions on the diamond:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
I'm hosting a draft chat today at 2 p.m. ET. I've also created a 1-1 poll to see where you guys are leaning at the top of the draft.
Let me know who you'd take first overall:
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Let me know who you'd take first overall:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
MLB Draft Chat With Carlos Collazo (7/1/26)
Come chat with Carlos Collazo beginning at 2 p.m. ET to discuss everything MLB Draft.
www.baseballamerica.com
July 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
I'm hosting a draft chat today at 2 p.m. ET. I've also created a 1-1 poll to see where you guys are leaning at the top of the draft.
Let me know who you'd take first overall:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
Let me know who you'd take first overall:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
Me and @jjcoop36.bsky.social teamed up to try and make the case for 1-1 for the top three prospects in this year's draft class.
Here are the 1-1 cases in article form: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
And here's the corresponding podcast conversation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Here are the 1-1 cases in article form: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
And here's the corresponding podcast conversation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
MLB Draft 2026: Making Cases For Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson & Vahn Lackey To Go No. 1 Overall
Presenting the cases for a trio of top 2026 MLB draft prospects to go No. 1 overall this July.
www.baseballamerica.com
June 26, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Me and @jjcoop36.bsky.social teamed up to try and make the case for 1-1 for the top three prospects in this year's draft class.
Here are the 1-1 cases in article form: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
And here's the corresponding podcast conversation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Here are the 1-1 cases in article form: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
And here's the corresponding podcast conversation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Myles Bailey has one of the most extreme offensive profiles in the class.
Here's more on his injury & rehab, how he made huge strides as a hitter in 2026, how his elite power stacks up with the best sluggers in college baseball—and his path forward:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/myle...
Here's more on his injury & rehab, how he made huge strides as a hitter in 2026, how his elite power stacks up with the best sluggers in college baseball—and his path forward:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/myle...
Myles Bailey's Elite Power Faces 2026 MLB Draft Test After Season-Ending Injury
After an ankle injury cut short his 2026 season, how far will Myles Bailey's 80-grade power carry him come draft day?
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June 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Myles Bailey has one of the most extreme offensive profiles in the class.
Here's more on his injury & rehab, how he made huge strides as a hitter in 2026, how his elite power stacks up with the best sluggers in college baseball—and his path forward:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/myle...
Here's more on his injury & rehab, how he made huge strides as a hitter in 2026, how his elite power stacks up with the best sluggers in college baseball—and his path forward:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/myle...
The 2026 MLB Draft is 30 days away.
@matteddyba.bsky.social and I teamed up to give you 30 things you need to know about this year's edition:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
@matteddyba.bsky.social and I teamed up to give you 30 things you need to know about this year's edition:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
2026 MLB Draft: 30 Things To Know 30 Days Out
The 2026 MLB draft kicks off in just 30 days. To get you ready, here are 30 key things to know before Rob Manfred steps up to the podium.
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June 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The 2026 MLB Draft is 30 days away.
@matteddyba.bsky.social and I teamed up to give you 30 things you need to know about this year's edition:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
@matteddyba.bsky.social and I teamed up to give you 30 things you need to know about this year's edition:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
I'm hosting another draft chat today at 2 p.m. ET.
Get your questions in now if you have them.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
Get your questions in now if you have them.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
MLB Draft Chat With Carlos Collazo (6/10/26)
Come chat with Carlos Collazo beginning at 2 p.m. ET to discuss everything MLB Draft.
www.baseballamerica.com
June 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
I'm hosting another draft chat today at 2 p.m. ET.
Get your questions in now if you have them.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
Get your questions in now if you have them.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...
Mock Draft V 4.0.
The latest I'm hearing for the first 40 picks with about a month to go until draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
The latest I'm hearing for the first 40 picks with about a month to go until draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
2026 MLB Mock Draft 4.0: First-Round Picks For Every Team With A Month To Go
With a little over a month to go, Carlos Collazo presents his updated 2026 MLB mock draft featuring the latest intel for the first 40 picks off the board this July.
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June 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Mock Draft V 4.0.
The latest I'm hearing for the first 40 picks with about a month to go until draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
The latest I'm hearing for the first 40 picks with about a month to go until draft day:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Today we revisit our preseason to-do lists for the top players in the 2026 draft class:
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Which Top MLB Draft Prospects Raised—And Lowered—Their Stock The Most In 2026?
BA draft expert Carlos Collazo revisits his preseason to-do list for top 2026 draft prospects to see who addressed areas for improvement.
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June 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Today we revisit our preseason to-do lists for the top players in the 2026 draft class:
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www.baseballamerica.com/stories/whic...
Draft Pod: Risers To Know In Our BA 500 Draft Update w/ @jjcoop36.bsky.social
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Risers To Know In Our BA 500 Draft Update
Podcast Episode · Baseball America · May 29 · 45m
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May 29, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Draft Pod: Risers To Know In Our BA 500 Draft Update w/ @jjcoop36.bsky.social
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Future Projection Ep. 191: Digging Deeper On College Pitchers, w/ @benbadler.bsky.social
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Episode 191: Digging Deeper On College Pitchers
Podcast Episode · Future Projection · May 29 · 58m
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May 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Future Projection Ep. 191: Digging Deeper On College Pitchers, w/ @benbadler.bsky.social
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An attempt to rank the top 25 draft prospects in this year's NCAA tournament—including all draft classes.
If you're looking for players to watch, this is a good start:
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If you're looking for players to watch, this is a good start:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/rank...
Ranking The Top 25 MLB Draft Prospects In The 2026 NCAA Tournament
BA draft expert Carlos Collazo presents an all-encompassing ranking of the top 25 draft names in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, regardless of class.
www.baseballamerica.com
May 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
An attempt to rank the top 25 draft prospects in this year's NCAA tournament—including all draft classes.
If you're looking for players to watch, this is a good start:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/rank...
If you're looking for players to watch, this is a good start:
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/rank...
The BA 500 is here.
Our ranking of the top 500 players in an extremely deep 2026 draft class. Tons of work to get to this point.
Next we'll update & finalize all preseason reports, add BA grades, tool grades and get fully ready for draft day.
Enjoy:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
Our ranking of the top 500 players in an extremely deep 2026 draft class. Tons of work to get to this point.
Next we'll update & finalize all preseason reports, add BA grades, tool grades and get fully ready for draft day.
Enjoy:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2026 Top MLB Draft Prospects
Baseball America presents an updated ranking of the top 500 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft, led by UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky.
www.baseballamerica.com
May 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The BA 500 is here.
Our ranking of the top 500 players in an extremely deep 2026 draft class. Tons of work to get to this point.
Next we'll update & finalize all preseason reports, add BA grades, tool grades and get fully ready for draft day.
Enjoy:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
Our ranking of the top 500 players in an extremely deep 2026 draft class. Tons of work to get to this point.
Next we'll update & finalize all preseason reports, add BA grades, tool grades and get fully ready for draft day.
Enjoy:
www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
All this money spent on AI and Google still has no clue that I actually do mean "righthander" and not "right-hander."
May 21, 2026 at 12:54 AM
All this money spent on AI and Google still has no clue that I actually do mean "righthander" and not "right-hander."
Reposted by Carlos Collazo
Now that the college regular season is over, did I miss any no-hitters? @carlosacollazo.com
TBNL: 2026 No-hitter tracker
Tracking every pro and collegiate no-hitter pitched this year.
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May 20, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Now that the college regular season is over, did I miss any no-hitters? @carlosacollazo.com
We rolled out updates to both our 2027 and 2028 college draft rankings today.
Lots of talented players to sort through, and still very much early in the process here for us:
2027: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2028: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
Lots of talented players to sort through, and still very much early in the process here for us:
2027: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2028: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2027 Top College MLB Draft Prospects
Ranking the top 100 college prospects in the 2027 MLB Draft class, headlined by West Virginia's Gavin Kelly.
baseballamerica.com
May 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM
We rolled out updates to both our 2027 and 2028 college draft rankings today.
Lots of talented players to sort through, and still very much early in the process here for us:
2027: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2028: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
Lots of talented players to sort through, and still very much early in the process here for us:
2027: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...
2028: baseballamerica.com/rankings/202...