Jacob Lombard begins career with Marlins after 2026 draft selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Jacob Lombard, the Miami Marlins' first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, visited loanDepot park for the first time on July 25, 2026. Lombard, selected No. 14 overall, was part of a 2026 draft class welcomed by the team before a six-game homestand. He expressed pride in joining the Marlins and discussed his upcoming development at the Marlins' complex in Jupiter. Lombard threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Dax Fulton, a notable player from the Marlins' 2020 draft class. The Marlins are looking for Lombard to develop into a key component of their future, similar to current shortstop Otto Lopez, who has emerged as an All-Star this season.
- •Jacob Lombard was selected No. 14 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •Lombard visited loanDepot park for the first time on July 25, 2026.
- •He is set to work at the Marlins' player development complex in Jupiter.
- •Lombard threw the ceremonial first pitch to Dax Fulton.
- •The Marlins hope Lombard will become a significant contributor like Otto Lopez.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob Lombard’s Next Step as Marlins Welcome Their 2026 Class
"After being selected No. 14 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, Jacob Lombard begins the next chapter of his journey with the Miami Marlins.
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