​Time to review the collection of young players the Guardians snagged in the 2026 MLB draft:1st Round: Liam Peterson, RHP, Florida, 6’5, 225 lbsBaseball America said:“6-foot-5, 225 pounds and throws from a steep vertical arm slot. He throws a high-carry four-seam fastball that averages around 96 mph and has been up to 100. His fastball has clear plus traits and power, but he needs to improve his command to avoid throwing middle-middle heaters that get hit hard. All three of his secondaries are standout swing-and-miss pitches. He has obvious upside potential as a starter, but will need to make strides with his control and command to stick in that role.”ESPN said:“Peterson was in the mix at a lot of picks before the No. 19 spot where he was eventually selected. His physical ability — 6-foot-5, up to 101 mph, three-above average off-speed pitches — is substantial and with another tick of fastball command, he could be a frontline starter.”Keith Law of the Athletic said: “Cleveland landed some of the best pure stuff in the draft here. …He’s 93-98 with a plus slider and 55 curveball and I think his changeup could easily end up an above-average pitch as well.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement2nd Round – Logan Schmidt, LHP, Ganesha HS, 6’4, 210 lbsBaseball America said:“Schmidt has a 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame and an easy, repeatable delivery that features a three-quarters slot and a consistently balanced finish. He has a starter’s operation and advanced feel to spot a three-pitch mix. After touching 97 mph on the 2025 circuit, Schmidt pushed his fastball up to 98 during his senior spring season and was consistently throwing the pitch in the mid 90s. He attacks the zone with his fastball and can locate it to both sides of the plate to get ahead in counts and set up his secondaries. Against righties, Schmidt is confident in a mid-to-upper-80s changeup that he sells with great arm speed and has above-average potential.”Keith Law said: “Simplifying his pitch mix and cleaning up his delivery could make him a mid-rotation starter.”3rd Round – Tre Broussard, LHH CF, Houston, 6’0, 190 lbsBaseball America said;“He’s a 6-foot, 190-pound outfielder with dynamic speed and one of the best center field gloves in the class. Broussard missed time early in 2026 with a hamstring injury but hit .344/.436/.472 in 44 games while stealing 25 bases. Broussard has an old-school leadoff skill set, with a hit-over-power profile and plenty of speed. He added a bit of strength and traded some contact for power in 2026 but still profiles as a 50-55 pure hitter with below-average game power. Broussard is a 70-grade runner who creates pressure on infield defenses and opposing batteries. He’s a high-volume and efficient basestealer who went 56-for-64 (88%) in two years at Houston. Broussard is one of the better center field defenders in the class.”Fourth Round – Kade Lewis, LHH 1B/3B, Wake Forest, 6’2, 220 lbsBaseball America s