2026 MLB Draft: Area Code Games Recap

Join Jared and Tyler as they break down the biggest standouts from the 2025 Area Code Games. From the jaw-dropping triple-digit fastball of 16-year-old phenom Striker Pence to in-depth comparisons of top prep bats Jacob Lombard and Grady Emerson. Tyler also shares his favorite hitters and pitchers from the event, including rising names like Landon Thome, James Clark, andJensen Hirshkorn. The guys also reveal their top three most impressive players of the summer, highlight “helium” prospects quickly climbing draft boards, and give a sneak peek at the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft college board.

Timestamps:

Intro – 0:30

The phenom Striker Pents – 2:30

Jacob Lombard vs. Grady Emerson – 9:15

Tyler’s favorite Area Code hitters – 14:00

• Landon Thome – 14:15

• James Clark – 16:30

• Blake Bowen – 20:23

• Teagan Scott – 20:57

Tyler’s favorite Area Code pitchers – 23:18

• Logan Schmidt – 23:34

• Jensen Hirshkorn – 25:47

• Cooper Sides – 28:15

• Cooper Webb – 29:07

Top 3 most impressive players this summer – 33:37

• Jacob Lombard

• Roch Cholowsky

• Vahn Lackey

Helium guys shooting up boards – 42:58

• Logan Hughes

• Jack Duggan

College Board Preview – 48:50

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