Draft League Prospect Report: Week 13 - 2026 Ironmen

The Draft League's Data Darlings highlights players each week who have set themselves apart from the league and takes a look at their trends and how it has impacted their summers.

A look back at the final full week of the Draft League season and a peek forward at the exciting conclusion to the 2026 second half.

This week's Alumni Report is highlighted by top prospects showcasing their tools, the professional debut of a 2026 MLB Draft pick and more.

The MLB Draft League announced that the Boston Red Sox have purchased the contract of RHP Cam Padgett from the West Virginia Black Bears. He is the fourth Draft League professional player to have their contract purchased by a Major League club this season.

Kenny Piper (SC '21) notched a single in his MLB debut for the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 3, a day before Nate Lavender (MV '21) earned a call-up for the New York Mets and got his club out of a jam with a key strikeout.

The MLB Draft League announced its First Half All-Draft League Team, headlined by 11 MLB Draft picks, one undrafted free agent and one international free agent.