Scouting Report: Jonathan Hughes
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Jonathan Hughes is a college baseball prospect from Texas Tech who has developed into one of the 2026 MLB draft class's most polished offensive players. The left-handed hitter and first baseman/outfielder has demonstrated exceptional discipline at the plate, consistent hard contact, and a mature understanding of the strike zone. Hughes was named Big 12 Co-Player of the Week after hitting .417 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs in a week where he homered in 4 of 5 games. He was also selected as First Team All-Big 12 for the second consecutive season, hitting .372 with 17 home runs and 68 RBIs on the season. Hughes has walked 47 times and maintains a team-best .502 on-base percentage. He is projected as an early-round pick in July's 2026 MLB Draft.
Strengths
- Exceptional plate discipline with 47 walks
- Consistent hard contact and polished offensive approach
This is a preview of the full scouting report. Subscribe for complete analysis including hit/HR probabilities, all strengths/weaknesses, injury details, and confidence modifiers.
Unlock Full Report