Redrafting the 2016 Draft class, 10 years later

Scouts didn’t love the 2016 Draft at the time. The strongest demographic was also the riskiest (high school pitchers), none of the best college hitters were a lock to stay in the middle of the diamond and most of the top college arms didn’t live up to expectations. “This is probably the worst top five or top 10 in the last 20 years,” one scouting executive said. “I also think it’s the most uncertain top five in recent memory.” 2026 MLB DRAFT PRESENTED BY NIPPON EXPRESS Day 1: Saturday, July 11 (Rounds 1-4) • 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET – Picks 1-10…