Tigers’ Trio on the Cusp of Big League Glory
Auburn heads into the 2026 MLB Draft after back-to-back Super Regional appearances, with three infield standouts—Chris Rembert, Eric Guevara and Brandon McCraine—on scouts’ radars. Rembert’s .344/.343 batting averages over two seasons and multi-positional prowess make him the No. 47 prospect. Guevara, a consistent .322 hitter with a .960 fielding percentage, sits at No. 209, weighing whether another year in college suits him. McCraine, the redshirt who slashed .321 with a .807 OPS, ranks No. 222, with a family tie that could tempt him back. As draft day unfolds on NBC and MLB Network, Auburn’s roster may get younger—or lose its brightest sparks.
Forget the real estate market—Butch Thompson’s roster management is the true roller coaster. When you build your lineup without a single senior, you either invent time travel or audition for the minor leagues. Watching Rembert, Guevara and McCraine juggle bats and graduation prospects feels like a comedy sketch penned by Kafka on draft day. Which one will cash in and leave Auburn with holes bigger than our coach’s optimism? Will the draft gods extend mercy for another season, or will we be left explaining to fans that “prospects” are just code for “please don’t go”? Either way, bring popcorn—Auburn baseball’s soap opera is about to peak.
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