The Guardians used the 95th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on outfielder Tre Broussard, adding one of the best players still on the board in the third round.
Broussard comes out of Houston and brings a profile built on speed, athleticism and center-field value. He’s listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds and is one of the youngest college players in the class at 20 years old. MLB Pipeline had him ranked 91st among draft prospects.
The scouting report on Broussard paints a clear picture of what Cleveland is getting. MLB Pipeline called him “toolsy” and noted that he has been overlooked at times, first after going undrafted out of a suburban Houston high school in 2023 and then again after hitting .409 with 17 steals in 36 games at San Jacinto (Texas) JC the following year.
Since transferring to Houston, Broussard has started to draw more attention. MLB Pipeline said he stood out for his athleticism and earned co-MVP honors in the Cape Cod League All-Star game last summer.
His speed is the carrying tool. MLB Pipeline described it as plus-plus and said Broussard tries to maximize it with consistent contact from the left side.
The report also pointed to a disciplined approach, hard line drives to all fields, bat speed, wiry strength and some occasional opposite-field power. He added muscle before his junior season and still has room to grow, since he won’t turn 21 until two months after the Draft.
Broussard also brings production on the bases. He stole 56 bags in 64 attempts, an 88 percent success rate, over two years with the Cougars.
Defensively, his speed helps him in center field, where MLB Pipeline called him a quality defender. With average to solid arm strength, he can fit anywhere in the outfield.
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