2026 MLB Draft Preview with David Seifert

Mike Rooney and D1Baseball/Prep Baseball’s David Seifert preview this weekend's MLB Draft. They discuss D1Baseball’s Top 250 Collegiate Prospect Ranking list, mock drafts and draft recaps, and how signability & team preferences could shuffle the top of the board among Grady Emerson, Roch Cholowsky, and Vahn Lackey.Roons & Seif break down top college arms Jackson Flora and Tyler Bremner, Seifert’s preference for pitchers with feel for spin, and debates key top-10 talents Tyler Bell, Drew Burress, and Chris Hacopian. They also highlight late risers from Omaha and beyond, including Owen Hull, Cam Kozeal, Brendan Brock, Gavin Gallaher, Jackson Willits, Taylor Rabe, Joey Volchko, and LJ Mercurius. They end with highlighting some potential late-round value picks.00:00 Welcome, David Seifert!00:20 Saturday Draft Start01:09 Why Draft Day Matters01:56 D1 Draft Coverage Guide03:06 Latest Mock Draft Intel03:31 White Sox Top Three04:13 Lackey vs Cholowsky06:53 Fit and Signability07:45 How Fast Pros Move Up08:24 Flora vs Bremner10:42 Spin vs Changeup12:27 Bell | Burress | Hacopian17:58 Late Risers and Helium19:29 Owen Hull: Draft Riser20:21 Brendan Brock: Up & Down21:15 Gavin Gallaher: Sleeper Value21:53 Jaxon Willits: On The Rise22:09 Camden Kozeal: Makeup Matters24:13 Seif's Favorites at Pitcher25:07 Joey Volchko: CWS Breakout26:12 LJ Mercurius: Bullpen Hero27:55 Cade Townsend vs Taylor Rabe30:33 Picks 51 to 10032:57 Late Round Values36:29 Draft Weekend WrapThis MLB Draft Preview podcast is presented by MAI Capital. If you are a player (or parent) navigating NIL, the draft, or your first contract, MAI Capital can help. MAI has spent over 50 years cultivating deep relationships with a network of successful athletes and performers — helping them simplify and manage the complex challenges they face across different stages of their careers. A quick conversation can help you gain clarity on your next financial decision, identify costly mistakes early, and understand what you should be doing now. Get real guidance from advisors who've worked with over 110 first-round picks. https://d1ba.se/MAID1Baseball is proud to partner with MAI Capital to provide college baseball players with real financial guidance.Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.