Chris Hacopian: Highly-Touted ARMENIAN Baseball Prospect Projected For First Round Of MLB Draft

Texas A&M infielder Chris Hacopian joins the ASN Podcast ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft. Projected as one of the top Armenian baseball prospects in years, Hacopian opens up about his road to draft day, his time at Maryland and Texas A&M, battling through injuries, playing in front of the Aggie faithful, and what it means to follow in the footsteps of his father, who was drafted by Cleveland in the 1990s. Chris also discusses his Armenian identity, the support he has received from the Armenian community, his relationship with his brother Eddie, his faith, and the possibility of one day helping build an Armenian national baseball team. Follow Armenian Sports News for more interviews, features, and coverage of Armenian athletes around the world. #ChrisHacopian #ArmenianSportsNews #MLBDraft #TexasAMBaseball #ArmenianAthletes #Baseball