Ace Reese: Miami Marlins' Draft Target

0:00It's May 1st. This is MLB News today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Mississippi State's Ace Reese is lighting up college baseball, and the Miami Marlins have their eyes on him for the 2026 MLB draft. This 21-year-old junior third-baseman is slashing 0.318 over 0.420 over 0.682 with 15 home. Runs, 18 doubles, and 54 RBI so far this season. He's a power threat who could lock down infield for years. Last year as a sophomore, Reese smashed 21 homers, 8th best in school history, showing he's only getting better. He can slide to left field 2, but third base is his spot, and his 1.102 OPS has scouts buzzing about a Golden Spikes award-non. Fans and analysts see Reese as the perfect fit for Miami, a patient hitter who pressures pitchers every ad bat. Coming out of Canton High School, he batted 0.490 with 9 homers and earned all state honors

1:02three times, starting as a shortstop before. Transferring from Houston after a solid freshman year there with 7 homers and 5 steals. Right now, the Marlins third base is held by Javier Sanoja and Graham Pauli, but is not as set as their middle infield with Otto Lopez and Xavier. In other words, Reese brings the consistency and pop-they crave to upgrade that spot. With the draft looming in a couple months, Miami should swing if Reese falls to them. Nothing to lose on a talent like this who could change there. Line up fast, keep watching how it plays out.