The Miami Marlins selected shortstop Jacob Lombard with the 14th overall selection in the 2026 MLB Draft. He is only 18 years old. Lombard decided to forgo college and start his baseball career in the minor leagues right away.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JULY 24: Jacob Lombard of the Miami Marlins throws out the first pitch prior to a game against the San Diego Padres at loanDepot park on July 24, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, Lombard made his professional debut in the Single-A level with the Jupiter Hammerheads against the Palm Beach Cardinals. In his first career professional game, he hit a home run as well.
JACOB LOMBARD FIRST PROFESSIONAL HOME RUN! pic.twitter.com/0Olt28UZVy
— Jupiter Hammerheads (@GoHammerheads) August 4, 2026
This was a big night for the Lombard family. Not only did Jacob hit a home run, but shortstop George Lombard Jr. hit a home run in his MLB debut with the New York Yankees as well.
Miami Marlins Fans Excited About Jacob Lombard Hitting a Home Run in Professional Debut
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 11: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred announces Jacob Lombard as the 14th overall pick by the Miami Marlins during the 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Lombard won’t be with the Marlins for a few years down the road, but Miami fans are already excited to see what he can do in the minors before reaching the major league level. This is what some Marlins fans had to say about him hitting a home run in his professional debut:
Talk about first impression 🔥
— Curious Analyst (@ProofOfWhy) August 5, 2026
I’ve seen enough let’s get him on a plane to Atlanta
— Forever Marlins (@ForeverMarlins) August 4, 2026
He will save the marlins franchise
— William garcia (@WillyGee21) August 4, 2026
Threw him a meatball
— Young Randolph (@volpe316) August 5, 2026
Talk about first impression 🔥
— Curious Analyst (@ProofOfWhy) August 5, 2026
Jacob is 6’3″ and weighs 195 lbs. It will be interesting to see what he does in Single-A for the rest of the season. There is a good chance that he is in High-A with the Beloit Sky Carp to start next season. Lombard could become one of the top prospects in the Marlins farm system in a hurry.
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