Former Clemson Star Collects Another Honor
By: Gavin Oliver October 2, 2026

Former Clemson star Cam Cannarella has collected another honor after a spectacular first full professional season.

The Miami Marlins outfield prospect was recently named to MLB.com’s 2026 Prospect Team of the Year.

Cannarella – who was selected by the Marlins in the Competitive Balance Round A (No. 43 overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft (final pick prior to the second round) — rapidly ascended through three minor league levels this year while overcoming a fractured wrist early in the year.

Across 98 combined games between High-A Beloit, Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Jacksonville, the 23-year-old put up elite offensive numbers, with a .324 batting average, .422 on-base percentage and .512 slugging percentage. He showed off his power and speed with 15 home runs, 22 doubles and 21 stolen bases, and also displayed his disciplined approach (60 walks against just 79 strikeouts).

“Always known for his sterling center-field defense, Cannarella had a breakout season at the plate as he ranked 14th among qualified full-season Minor Leaguers with a .422 on-base percentage. After not going deep in a 22-game cameo after signing last season, the 2025 43rd overall pick went deep 15 times across three levels,” MLB.com’s Brendan Samson and Ben Weinrib wrote.

This prestigious MLB.com Prospect Team of the Year honor comes just days after the Marlins named Cannarella their 2026 Minor League Player of the Year.

Cannarella is currently ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the Marlins organization and ranks No. 82 overall on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospects list.

In his three-year Clemson career (2023-25), Cannarella – a three-time All-ACC selection and two-time All-American — hit .360 with 54 doubles, eight triples, 23 homers, 159 RBIs, 192 runs and 30 steals in 178 games. He also had a .551 slugging percentage and .453 on-base percentage.

In his final season as a Tiger, Cannarella hit .353 with five homers, two triples, 22 doubles, 52 RBIs, 62 runs, a .479 on-base percentage and six steals in 61 games. He ended the season on a 44-game on-base streak and 22-game hitting streak.