Ohio State catcher Mason Eckelman invited to 2026 MLB draft combine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Mason Eckelman, a junior catcher from Ohio State, has been invited to the 2026 MLB draft combine, scheduled for June 23-26 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Eckelman had a successful season, finishing with a.304 batting average, 59 hits, and eight home runs. He is one of 335 prospects invited, with 195 being college players. This marks Eckelman's historic achievement as only the third Buckeye to receive a combine invitation in four years. Coverage of the event will be available on MLB Network and its digital platforms.
- •Mason Eckelman batted.304 with 47 RBIs this season.
- •Combine runs from June 23-26 in Phoenix, Arizona.
- •Eckelman is a third Buckeye invited in four years.
- •Overall, 335 prospects, including 195 college players, invited.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State catcher invited to 2026 MLB draft combine | Buckeyes Wire
"Ohio State junior catcher Mason Eckelman has received an invite to the 2026 MLB draft combine.
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