Brayden Jaksa shines as Oregon's top MLB prospect ahead of Super Regionals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Oregon Ducks freshman Brayden Jaksa is recognized as the top MLB prospect by ESPN. With a.320 average, 10 home runs, and 33 RBIs, Jaksa has made a significant impact this season. He plays first base but is projected as a primary catcher. The Ducks are set to face the Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional on Saturday at 5 p.m. PT.
- •Oregon ranks among the top teams in collegiate baseball.
- •Jaksa is not eligible for the MLB draft until 2028.
- •Oregon faces Texas in the Super Regionals this Saturday.
- •Jaksa's current role includes both catcher and first base.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Brayden Jaksa tabbed as Oregon's top MLB prospect
"Oregon's freshman class has made a difference this season, landing one rookie Duck on MLB watchlists.
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