Jacob Lombard, Potential Top 10 MLB Draft Pick, Commits To Miami

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Florida high school shortstop Jacob Lombard announced his decision to commit to Miami on Monday, ending his status as the highest-ranked uncommitted player left on the 2026 MLB Draft board.

Lombard ranks as the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2026 class and the third-overall high school player, behind fellow shortstops Grady Emerson and Tyler Spangler. 

A product of Gulliver Prep in Miami, Lombard wonâ€t have to go far for his college commitment if he gets there, but itâ€s unlikely the toolsy righthanded hitter ever makes it to campus in any official capacity. Thereâ€s an easy case to be made that Lombard has the most upside in the class, with the exception of UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky. 

Lombard is a tremendous athlete with plus tools across the scouting card, including plus-plus run times, great bat speed, plus raw power, excellent defensive actions and a big arm. He also comes from an athletic family. His father, George Lombard, had a six-year big league career and is currently a bench coach for the Tigers. His older brother, George Lombard Jr., is the top-rated prospect in the Yankees’ system and was the teamâ€s first-round pick in the 2023 draft.

Lombardâ€s commitment gives Miami a second player in the 2026 class with first-round potential alongside lefthander Gio Rojas, who is the top-ranked prep pitcher in the class. 

While Lombardâ€s combination of athleticism, tools and upside make him a potential top 10 pick and unlikely college player, itâ€s not impossible for him to make it to campus. Even if Lombard doesnâ€t get to campus, itâ€s a good sign for a Miami program to retain a local talent in their immediate backyard.

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