2026 MLB Draft Profile: Sawyer Strosnider

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Leading up to the 2026 MLB Draft, Fish On First brings you a series of scouting reports on top prospects in this draft class who could realistically wind up in Miami.

 

Overview

Position: OF

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 200 pounds

School: TCU

Sawyer Strosnider is a 6’2”, 200-pound outfielder who plays for the TCU Horned Frogs. Strosnider is one of the best athletes in the 2026 MLB Draft class. The draft-eligible sophomore also has one of the best power tools in this draft class. 

Coming out of high school, Strosnider was a blue-chip prospect from Brock High School in Parker County, Texas. On Perfect Game, Strosnider was the 101st-ranked prospect and the 17th-ranked outfielder in the Class of 2024. Strosnider went undrafted and honored his commitment to TCU.

During his freshman season, Strosnider earned a starting role and immediately became one of the best hitters in the Big 12. Strosnider played in 56 games and started in 55. He slashed .350/.420/.650 with 77 hits, thirteen doubles, ten triples, eleven home runs, 51 RBIs, and a 1.070 OPS. He was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year and First-Team Freshman All-American.

In the 2026 season, Strosnider didn’t produce at the same level. Strosnider played and started in 50 games. He slashed .273/.415/.590 with 50 hits, eleven doubles, four triples, thirteen home runs, 47 RBIs, twelve stolen bases, and a 1.005 OPS.

At the plate, Strosnider has an excellent left-handed swing and consistently makes loud contact with pitches in the zone. However, he does tend to chase pitches out of the zone. He made strides in taking more walks and still possesses light tower power.

During batting practice at the MLB Draft Combine last month, Strosnider posted an average exit velocity of 93.1 mph and a 90th percentile EV of 106.3 mph. For context, our draft profile series has also featured Combine participants Bo Lowrance (91.1 mph average and 103.0 mph 90th) and Trevor Condon (95.4 mph average and 101.8 mph 90th).

Strosnider is an excellent defensive outfielder. He’s likely to play center field or right field at the next level. He has 60-grade speed and one of the best arms in this draft class. Even though he mostly played right field at TCU, some scouts believe his future is in center.

 

Strengths

• 60-grade power tool
• High contact rate for pitches in the zone
• 60-grade speed
• Above-average arm strength
• Premier outfield defense

 

Weaknesses

• Bad 2026 season
• High chase rate
• Below-average hit tool

 

Pro Comparison: JJ Bleday

Projection: Top 30 pick

 

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Bottom Line

Sawyer Strosnider has many excellent tools and is one of the best prospects in this draft class. However, his hit tool has some volatility. Struggles during the 2026 season may have hurt his stock.

On Baseball America, Strosnider is the 14th-ranked prospect and the fourth-ranked outfielder in the 2026 MLB Draft. On MLB Pipeline, Strosnider is the 22nd-ranked draft prospect. He’s also the 36th-ranked draft prospect on ESPN.

The Marlins will have the 14th overall pick and should be able to grab one of the top prospects in this draft class. They have been comfortable making big bets in athletic, power-hitting prospects in previous drafts, and Strosnider fits that mold.

 

More 2026 MLB draft profiles

• RHP Liam Peterson
• 3B Bo Lowrance
• LHP Hunter Dietz
• INF Tyler Bell
• INF Chris Hacopian
• LHP Brody Bumila
• OF Trevor Condon
• RHP Cade Townsend
• OF Drew Burress
• LHP Gio Rojas
• RHP Cameron Flukey
• OF Eric Booth Jr.
• 3B Ace Reese
• LHP Carson Bolemon
• RHP Jackson Flora
• INF Jacob Lombard
• OF AJ Gracia 

 

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