The Miami Marlins used the No. 14 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on an 18-year-old shortstop with big-time tools and a familiar last name: Jacob Lombard.
Lombard comes out of high school as a right-handed hitter with 65-grade run and 60-grade power, giving Miami a player who brings both speed and pop to the table. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported the selection, and also pointed out the family connection that makes this one stand out even more. Jacob is the younger brother of Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. and the son of Detroit Tigers bench coach George Lombard.
“Jacob Lombard, the brother of Yankees' prized prospect George Lombard Jr. and the son of Tigers bench coach George Lombard, is drafted by the Marlins,” Nightengale reports.
There’s also a strong talent case here beyond the storyline. MLB Pipeline ranked Lombard as the No. 5 prospect in the 2026 class, so Miami landed him four spots later than where he was slotted among the best players available.
That makes this more than just a neat family note. The Marlins appear to have added a shortstop prospect with real upside, even if he’ll need time before he’s ready for the majors. If he develops the way his tools suggest he can, this could end up looking like a sharp value pick.
And it comes during a strong season for Miami, which is 3.0 games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East.
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