The Angels 2026 MLB Mock Draft - Day 1
July 10, 2026 - Written by Brayden Zielke
Mike DiGiovanna thinks draft prospect Derek Curiel (LSU) reminds him of former Angel Darin Erstad:
— SleeperAngels (@SleeperAngels) July 10, 2026
“This guy is hard-nosed, a human highlight reel in CF.”
(@HaloTerritory) pic.twitter.com/BVuFIfthZi
With the MLB Draft starting tomorrow, here is my Los Angeles Angels Day 1 mock draft.
Round 1 (12th Overall): Derek Curiel, OF, LSU (No. 12)
Curiel is my favorite prospect that the Angels could realistically land in this spot. A natural leadoff hitter, he may not profile as a major home run threat, but he is arguably the best pure hitter in the entire draft class.
While he will need to improve his arm strength, Curiel's defensive ability should allow him to remain in the outfield for years to come. His advanced hit tool and polished offensive approach make him an extremely appealing option for the Angels with the 12th overall pick.
Round 2 (45th Overall): Wes Mendes, LHP, Florida State (No. 51)
There is a very real chance Mendes is off the board by the time the Angels pick at No. 45, but if he is still available, they should rush to the podium to select him.
Mendes possesses the best changeup in this draft class and has a deep five-pitch arsenal to complement it. He also demonstrates impressive command, issuing just 25 walks across 93.0 innings this season.
In 16 starts for the Seminoles, Mendes posted a 2.81 ERA. While he experienced some struggles late in the year, he remained one of the more effective college arms available in the class.
Corona shortstop Trey Ebel is getting some buzz after a strong start to his 2026. Has added some muscle and bat speed has come along with it. Was already one of the more decorated bat-to-ball artists on the West Coast.
— Joe Doyle (@JoeDoyleMiLB) January 19, 2026
Should be a name to watch in the first handful of rounds. pic.twitter.com/UU8mmuExaV
Round 3 (81st Overall): Trey Ebel, SS, Corona HS (CA) (No. 107)
Trey Ebel comes from a well-known baseball family as the son of longtime Angels coach Dino Ebel and the younger brother of Milwaukee Brewers 2025 draft pick Brady Ebel.
Ebel is a complete hitter who utilizes the entire field and consistently makes smart decisions at the plate. Although he has yet to show significant power, scouts believe there is more power potential to unlock as he continues to develop.
Defensively, Ebel projects to remain at shortstop long term, though his athleticism would allow him to move around the infield if necessary.
Round 4 (109th Overall): Cal Randall, RHP, UCLA (No. 218)
Randall profiles as a reliever, but he has been dominant for UCLA and could eventually develop into a major league closer.
His fastball received a 70 grade from evaluators, making it one of the best fastballs in the entire draft class. Randall misses bats with ease, and his strikeout numbers reflect that ability.
This season, he posted a 3.19 ERA across 31.0 innings while recording a strikeout rate exceeding 16.5 K/9. He also showed improvement with his command, though walks remain an area for continued development.
Drafting a reliever on Day 1 may be viewed as a risky decision, but Randall's talent is undeniable and he has the potential to become a key piece of the Angels bullpen for years to come.
