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Marlins Draft Baseball Dynasty's Next Star
11 Jul
Summary
- Marlins select high school shortstop Jacob Lombard with the 14th pick.
- Jacob Lombard possesses 65-graded run and 60-graded power.
- He is the younger brother of Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr.
In the 2026 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins secured the 14th overall selection, choosing high school shortstop Jacob Lombard. Lombard, an 18-year-old right-handed hitter, brings notable athletic abilities to the Marlins organization. He has been assigned a 65 grade for his running speed and a 60 grade for his power potential.
This draft choice also carries a compelling family storyline, as Jacob is the younger brother of New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. Their father, George Lombard, is currently serving as a bench coach for the Detroit Tigers. Lombard was ranked as the No. 5 prospect by MLB Pipeline prior to the draft, making his selection at No. 14 a potentially significant value acquisition for Miami. The Marlins are also currently performing well, trailing the Atlanta Braves by only 3.0 games in the NL East standings.
