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2025 MLB draft grades: How did teams fare in first 32 selections?
REQUIRED READING: MLB Draft 2025 live tracker: Start time, latest mock, how to watch, draft order The moves allowed for left-hander Kade Anderson, the top-rated pitcher in the draft, to fall to No. 3 overall to the Seattle Mariners and Ethan Holliday, an elite high school hitter, to fall to No. 4 for the Colorado Rockies. The MLB draft almost never ends up how it's projected. Here are USA TODAY Sports' pick grades for the first 32 selections in 2025. 2025 MLB Draft grades Here are the 2025 MLB Draft grades for the first 32 picks, which includes first round picks, prospect promotion incentive picks and compensation picks. Eli Willits, the youngest player ever selected No. 1 overall (17 years old), goes No. 1 overall in a bit of a surprise. Willits, who attends Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma, was projected to be picked No. 4 to the Colorado Rockies by USA TODAY Sports in the lead up to the draft. Willits is a do-it-all shortstop, who projects to be a plus defender at the position with a plus hit tool. He still needs plenty development but has an All-Star ceiling. Willits goes over fellow Oklahoma high schooler Ethan Holliday, and it wouldn't be surprising if Willits signs for under slot value. While it's hard to project future success at the MLB level, UC Santa Barbara right-hander pitcher Tyler Bremner was viewed as a mid-first-round pick behind many other highly regarded college pitchers. Bremner has an elite changeup, but the Angels chose him over the likes of LSU pitcher Kade Anderson, Tennessee's Liam Doyle and Florida State's Jamie Arnold, who were all projected to be selected before Bremner. Maybe the Angels see something in Bremner others don't, but it's not the most popular pick at No. 2 overall. Seattle gets great value at No. 3 overall, selecting LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, a draft-eligible sophomore. Anderson, the top pitcher in the class according to MLB Pipeline and Baseball America, led college baseball in strikeouts in 2025 and led the Tigers to a national title as a sophomore. Anderson falls into a perfect situation with the Mariners, who are known for having one of the best pitching development programs in MLB. Ethan Holliday falls to No. 4 to the Colorado Rockies, where his dad, seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, started his MLB career. Holliday, also the younger brother of former No. 1 pick Jackson Holliday, is the top-ranked player in the class, according to MLB Pipeline and Baseball America, and was projected No. 1 overall by USA TODAY Sports. The Stillwater High School (Oklahoma) product has big-time power at 6-foot-4 and becomes the latest Holliday to enter MLB. Colorado, meanwhile, lands perhaps the best hitter in the draft, and looks to build around the potential cornerstone player. The third college pitcher comes off the board in Liam Doyle, who boasts one of the best fastballs in the class. Doyle tops out at 100 miles per hour, and put together one of the best seasons in college baseball this season at Tennessee after transferring from Ole Miss. He had a 3.20 ERA with 164 strikeouts in 95 2/3 innings this season, having a huge breakout season to break into the first-round conversation. The No. 8-ranked player in the class by MLB Pipeline needs to work on some of his secondary offerings but could find himself in the majors very early in his career. Pirates go best available, grabbing right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez at No. 6 overall. Hernandez was mocked No. 6 overall to the Pirates by USA TODAY Sports. Hernandez, the No. 3-ranked player by MLB Pipeline, has a big 70-grade fastball and also a 60-grade changeup. He's already 19 years old and has the background of being a high school pitcher and likely needs plenty of development before reaching MLB. Still, the Corona High School (California) product has high-end upside potential and is a worthwhile pick for the Pirates. Aiva Arquette, mocked at No. 3 overall by USA TODAY Sports, falls to No. 7 and Miami pounces. He is the No. 6 overall prospect of the draft, per MLB Pipeline. Arquette, a 6-foot-5, 22-pound shortstop, was one of the best hitters in college baseball this season at Oregon State and could potentially stay at the position despite his large frame, given his athleticism. He also has the chance to move quickly through the Marlins' farm system. The 21-year-old was originally picked in the 18th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of high school. Toronto grabs Jojo Parker, a left-handed hitter from Purvis High School in Mississippi. The Mississippi State commit is one of the top high school hitters in the class, with a 60-grade hit tool and 55-grade power tool, according to MLB Pipeline. He likely projects as a third baseman at the majors, despite playing shortstop in high school. Parker has a twin brother, Jacob Parker, who's also expected to hear his name called sometime on Day 1 of the draft. Cincinnati grabs Steele Hall, a speedy shortstop from Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama. Hall might be the fastest player in the draft, with his speed tool graded at 70, according to MLB Pipeline. He also has a standout glove, with his offensive skills improving as a senior in high school. The Tennessee commit definitely has the tools to stay at shortstop defensively, with his bat likely determining his future impact at the MLB level. Another Corona High School product goes in the top 10, as Chicago drafts shortstop Billy Carlson, the teammate of pitcher Seth Hernandez. Carlson, a Tennessee commit, is the No. 7-rated player in the class, according to MLB Pipeline. He was also mocked No. 7 to the Miami Marlins by USA TODAY Sports. Carlson has one of the best gloves in the entire draft, rated as a 70-grade tool. His bat needs some development, but he's a plus-plus defender, also having a 65-grade arm as he was once viewed as a potential two-way player given his prowess on the mound in high school. Jamie Arnold falls to No. 11, and is scooped up by the Athletics, who get great value in the left-handed pitcher. Arnold was mocked to Toronto at No. 8 by USA TODAY Sports, as he is ranked as the No. 4 player in the class, according to MLB Pipeline. Arnold has a funky arm angle, which makes his fastball play up to hitters. He also has a plus-slider, as the polished arm is expected to fly through the minor-league system. Arnold showed big strikeout stuff in college and lands in a good situation with the Athletics. Another high school shortstop comes off the board, as Gavin Fien goes to the Texas Rangers at No. 12. Fien, the No. 22 player of the class per MLB Pipeline, might be a bit of a reach at No. 12. The Texas commit's lone grade above 50 is his arm, which is rated a 55. The 6-foot-3 18-year-old has plenty of room for development, and the Rangers will look to mold the right-handed hitter into a future big leaguer. Tennessee infielder Gavin Kilen goes No. 13 overall to the San Francisco Giants. Kilen, a second baseman at Tennessee, has a plus hit tool with below average power. He was rated the No. 21 player in the class per MLB Pipeline, representing a slight reach for the Giants. Kilen has a high floor and could certainly develop into an impact big leaguer with his skills-over-tools makeup. Tampa Bay selects Daniel Pierce, a shortstop from Mill Creek High School in Georgia. Pierce has big-time tools, and projects to stick at shortstop and be an impact defender. the 6-foot 18-year-old has below-average power, but has plus speed and an above-average hit tol. Pierce is a high upside pick for the Rays, which is a worthwhile risk, especially at No. 14. Oklahoma right-hander Kyson Witherspoon, projected to go No. 9 by USA TODAY Sports, falls to No. 15 for the Boston Red Sox. He is MLB Pipeline's No. 10-ranked draft prospect. The Red Sox get good value in Witherspoon, who boasts a big fastball that peaks at 99 mph. His fastball has a 65 grade, according to MLB Pipeline. Witherspoon also has three plus secondary offers in his slider, cutter and curveball, which are all 60-grade pitches. Witherspoon spun a 2.65 ERA with the Sooners in 2025 and was one of the top pitchers in college baseball. Wake Forest shortstop Marek Houston goes No. 16 overall to the Minnesota Twins, right around where he was expected to be picked. Houston, projected No. 16 to the Twins by USA TODAY Sports, is a no-doubt shortstop at the next level and projects as a glove-over-bat player in the majors. The 21-year-old shortstop will need to hit to be an impact big leaguer, but his glove is certainly good enough to keep him on the field. The first non-shortstop hitter comes off the board, as the Cubs pick Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad to make it back-to-back Demon Deacons picks. Conrad, the No. 28 player in MLB Pipeline's draft rankings, finished second in hitting (.385) in the Cape Cod League last summer before missing nearly the entire 2025 season due to injury. The injury likely provided a slight discount on the college hitter. Conrad could provide great value for the Cubs if he can put the injury behind him. Kayson Cunningham, a shortstop from Johnson High School in Texas, goes No. 18 to the Diamondbacks. Cunningham, mocked to Arizona at No. 18 by USA TODAY Sports, has a plus hit tool and can also run, with 60-grade speed, per MLB Pipeline. Cunningham starred for Team USA at the 18-and-under World Cup qualifier last summer, leading the team with a .417 batting average at the tournament. The left-handed hitter is a filled out, 5-foot-10 infielder and projects as an impact bat. Auburn catcher/outfielder Ike Irish goes to the Orioles at No. 18, presenting good value for Baltimore. Irish, the No. 11 player in MLB Pipeline's rankings, was mocked No. 10 to the White Sox by USA TODAY Sports. The biggest question mark for Irish is his future position, as he was originally a catcher at Auburn before an injury forced him to the outfield in 2025. He doesn't project as an above-average glove, with his bat potentially being maximized by a move to the outfield. Irish was likely the best bat available in the draft, and the Orioles scoop him up. Tennessee third baseman Andrew Fischer, the college roommate of No. 5 overall pick Liam Doyle, goes to Milwaukee at No. 20. The first-year transfer from Ole Miss was one of the best power hitters in college baseball in 2025, slugging 25 home runs for the Vols with a .341 batting average. Fischer provides little value with his glove, so he'll need to hit to have a spot in the majors. Fischer is a good bet to be an impactful bat, however, especially after what he showed with the Vols. Shortstop Xavier Neyens goes to Houston at No. 21, as the Astros take a swing for the fences in a high school bat with big-time power. Neyens is far from the big leagues but has 65-grade power as he stands 6-foot-4. He could develop into an elite MLB hitter one day, although there's certainly risk with his power-over-hit profile. Neyens was mocked to Detroit with the No. 24 pick by USA TODAY Sports. Atlanta drafts Tate Southisene with the No. 22 pick, which might be an underslot selection for the Braves. Southisene, the No. 39-ranked player per MLB Pipeline, is a young shortstop from Basic High School in Nevada. Southisene was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Nevada in 2025. The 5-foot-11 USC commit is a 50-grade prospect and is too young and unknown to know how he projects in the future. Sean Gamble, who MLB Network calls an athletic version of Ben Zobrist, goes No. 23 overall to Kansas City. The No. 27-ranked player by MLB Pipeline, who attended IMG Academy in Florida, is a 50-grade prospect and stands 6-foot-1. Average to above-average with every tool, Gamble still needs plenty of development before becoming a big leaguer. Detroit selects Jordan Yost, a shortstop from Sickles High School in Florida. This might be an underslot pick for the Tigers, as Yost is MLB Pipeline's No. 50 prospect in the draft. the 18-year-old shortstop committed to Florida is a plus runner with an above-average hit tool. The Padres go with a high-upside high school pitcher in Kruz Schoolcraft, a 6-foot-8 left-hander. Schoolcraft, who attended Sunset High School in Oregon, stands a whopping 6-foot-8. He has a plus fastball and slider and could develop even further once he reaches the Padres' system. Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood had perhaps the greatest start ever in college baseball at the College World Series in 2025, throwing a no-hitter with 19 strikeouts against Murray State. Wood has a big 70-grade fastball that peaks at 98 mph, but less-than desirable off-speed pitches that need some seasoning. There's a chance he turns into a reliever at the next level, but it's a risk worth taking at No. 26 for the Phillies, as Wood could contribute very quickly. Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette goes No. 27 to the Guardians, as Cleveland looks to rebuild the former top prospect. LaViolette was seen as potentially the top player in the class heading into the year but had an inconsistent year for the Aggies. Still, the 6-foot-6 left-handed hitter has big power and could be quite the player if he can improve the hit tool. Josh Hammond, formerly seen as a better project as a pitcher, was selected No. 28 by the Royals as a position player. The No. 26-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline has a 65-grade arm with above-average power. His athletic ability as a former two-way player has him as quite the lottery ticket for the Royals. Patrick Forbes has a plus fastball and an above-average slider and is just scratching the surface with his potential as a pitcher. The former two-way player became a full-time pitcher in 2025 and took off, ranking third in Division I with 14.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Coastal Carolina catcher Caden Bodine is a well below-average runner and has little power, but he does provide loads of value as a defensive catcher. Bodine starred at the College World Series in 2025 and has been lauded for his framing abilities behind the plate. If he can provide any impact with his bat at the next level, watch out. Wehiwa Aloy falls to No. 31 to the Orioles, despite winning the Golden Spikes Award in 2025. Aloy, who starred at shortstop for Arkansas, is MLB Pipeline's No. 15 prospect. The physical 6-foot-2 shortstop batted .350 with 21 home runs in 2025. Orioles get good value with Aloy. Brady Ebel, the No. 64-ranked player in the class, according to MLB Pipeline, goes No. 32 to the Brewers. Ebel, the third Corona High School product selected in 2025, is the son of Dino Ebel, who's the Los Angeles Dodgers' third-base coach. Ebel is only 17 years old, and the infielder is years of development away from making an impact. He has a strong arm (60 grade), albeit with below-average power (45). 2025 MLB Draft order Here's a look at the first-round order for the 2025 MLB Draft, along with prospect promotional picks, compensation picks and Competitive Balance Round A selections. First round Washington Nationals Los Angeles Angels Seattle Mariners Colorado Rockies St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Miami Marlins Toronto Blue Jays Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Athletics Texas Rangers San Francisco Giants Tampa Bay Rays Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins Chicago Cubs Arizona Diamondbacks Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Houston Astros Atlanta Braves Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies Cleveland Guardians Prospect promotion incentive picks 28. Kansas City Royals Compensation picks 29. Arizona Diamondbacks 30. Baltimore Orioles 31. Baltimore Orioles 32. Milwaukee Brewers Competitive Balance Round A 33. Boston Red Sox 34. Detroit Tigers 35. Seattle Mariners 36. Minnesota Twins 37. Baltimore Orioles 38. New York Mets 39. New York Yankees 40. Los Angeles Dodgers 41. Los Angeles Dodgers 42. Tampa Bay Rays 43. Miami Marlins What time is MLB draft today? Time: 6 p.m. ET 6 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, July 13 Sunday, July 13 Location: Atlanta The 2025 MLB Draft is set to start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 13, from Atlanta. The draft is part of MLB All-Star Week, with the festivities held in Atlanta in 2025.
Bangkok Post
2 days ago
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- Bangkok Post
Nationals make 17-year-old Willits youngest No.1 in MLB Draft history
WASHINGTON - Eli Willits, a 17-year-old US high school shortstop, was selected by the Washington Nationals with the first overall pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft at Atlanta. The switch-hitting teen from Oklahoma's Fort Cobb-Broxton High School became the youngest-ever number one overall selection in the MLB Draft. "I'm just excited and thankful for the Nationals organization for giving me this chance," Willits said. "I'm just ready to get out there and get to work." The move came only a week after the Nationals, who have not made the playoffs since winning the 2019 World Series, fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez with assistant general manager Mike DeBartolo named the interim general manager and bench coach Miguel Cairo promoted to interim manager. Willits, whose father Reggie played parts of six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels from 2006-11, was the youngest prospect in the draft. The Angels took right-handed pitcher Tyler Bremner from the University of California at Santa Barbara with the second pick. Seattle went third and took left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson, chosen the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series for champion Louisiana State University.
UPI
2 days ago
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- UPI
MLB Draft: Top pick Eli Willits, 17, to build power with Nationals
July 14 (UPI) -- Switch-hitting shortstop Eli Willits is lauded as exceedingly polished at the plate, but the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft says he plans to improve as a power hitter while with the Washington Nationals. Willits spoke about his desire to improve in that area Sunday, moments after the Nationals made him the youngest No. 1 overall pick in an MLB Draft since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1987. The move to select the 17-year-old infielder from Broxton High School in Fort Cobb, Okla., that early was a bit of a shock, as experts expected either shortstop Ethan Holliday or pitcher Kade Anderson to be the first player picked. "I'm just a player that's going to go out there and give everything I've got, just like everyone else," Willits said on the MLB Network broadcast from Atlanta. "I feel like I have a good hit ability and I'm going to take that to the next level. I feel like my power is up and coming, but I needed to get into an organization like the Nationals that can help develop that and take that to the next level." The 6-foot-1, 180-pound infielder previously committed to Oklahoma, but now will likely be headed into the Nationals' minor league system. He hit .471 with 14 doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 34 RBIs, 27 walks, 47 stolen bases and 56 runs last season, when he struck out only four times. "I'm just excited and thankful for the Nationals organization for giving me this chance," Willits said. "I want to thank God for everything, but at the end of the day I'm just ready to get out there and get to work." The Nationals made Willits the top pick about a week after they fired longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez. Interim general manager Mike DeBartolo DeBartolo, who said he was "empowered" by ownership to make draft and trade deadline decisions, called Willits the Nationals' "top guy throughout the process." "We couldn't be more excited," DeBartolo said. "Eli, he's special player. Great hit tool, makes contact, controls the strike zone. We love his swing, switch hitter, just a clean operation at the plate, with developing power, impact at the plate then just an elite shortstop. Somebody who stays at shortstop, somebody with great range, smooth hands, great arm, accurate. You add on top of that, intangibles, confidence, work ethic and maturity that's off the charts. "You put all that together. It's rare to get somebody that is the best hitter in the draft and best fielder in the draft. We just felt that was an opportunity we couldn't pass up." The Los Angeles Angels selected former UC Santa Barbara right-handed pitcher Tyler Bremner at No. 2 overall. Anderson, a left-handed pitcher out of LSU, landed with the Seattle Mariners at No. 3. The Colorado Rockies snagged Holliday, a third baseman from Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Okla., at No. 4. Tennessee left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle went to the St. Louis Cardinals at No. 5. Right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez (Pittsburgh Pirates), shortstop Aiva Arquette (Miami Marlins), shortstop JoJo Parker (Toronto Blue Jays), shortstop Steele Hall (Cincinnati Reds) and shortstop Billy Carlson (Chicago White Sox) rounded out the Top 10 picks. All Day 1 selections can be found here. Rounds 4 through 20 of the 2025 MLB Draft will air at 11:30 a.m. EDT Monday on and
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
MLB Draft Tracker 2025: Sooner State shines on first day of the draft
The first day of the Major League Baseball Draft was a good one for Sooners. Sunday proved it was a special year to be a baseball player from the Sooner State. The first day of the Major League Baseball Draft concluded Sunday night with several Oklahomans selected, including No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School. Willits is the younger brother of Sooners infielder Jaxon Willits and son of ex-MLB outfielder and ex-Sooners outfielder Reggie Willits. Willits was the first of a number of players with ties to Oklahoma who were selected by MLB clubs. Most of those taken on Sunday will ultimately sign with their professional teams. However, any could choose to continue or, in the case of high-schoolers selected, start their collegiate careers. Odds are long that the Witherspoon brothers will return to Norman. Kyson Witherspoon went in the top 15, and his elder brother Malachi was taken in the second round. Their catcher, Easton Carmichael, joined them as one of the OU baseball players taken on the first day. Here's a look at all the players with Oklahoma ties who have been taken in the Draft. Note: the list will update periodically as the draft continues on Monday. Eli Willits, shortstop - Fort Cobb-Broxton High School Round 1, Pick 1 - Washington Nationals Willits is the third youngest player ever taken No. 1 overall behind only Ken Griffy Jr. in 1987 and Tim Foli in 1968. Nationals general manager Mike DeBartolo said Willits ranked as both the best hitter and the best fielder in the draft by Washington's scouts. The son of former MLB outfielder Reggie Willits, Eli signed with the Sooners earlier this year, but almost certainly won't make it to Norman after his selection. *Ethan Holliday, shortstop - Stillwater High School Round 1, Pick 4 - Colorado Rockies Some prognosticators had Holliday, the son of former MLB outfielder Matt Holliday, as the possible No. 1 overall selection. Instead, Holliday fell to Colorado, where Matt Holliday broke out during his time in the bigs, at pick No. 4. Holliday projects as having more power than Willits but not as consistent a bat. Though not an Oklahoma commit, Holliday's selection is a sign that America's Pasttime is alive and well in the State of Oklahoma. Kyson Witherspoon, pitcher - University of Oklahoma Round 1, Pick 15 - Boston Red Sox Kyson Witherspoon was the first collegiate right-handed pitcher taken in the draft and ultimately landed about where projections had him, in the middle of the first round. Kyson Witherspoon was stellar for the Sooners in 2025, racking up 124 strikeouts against just 23 walks over 95 innings. With his selection, Kyson Witherspoon became the first picher taken by the Red Sox in the first round since Tanner Houck in 2017. Malachi Witherspoon, pitcher - University of Oklahoma Round 2, Pick 62 - Detroit Tigers Malachi Witherspoon's selection in the second round came as a surprise to most projections. rated him the 121st prospect in the draft and FanGrafs tabbed him at No. 98. The Tigers took him a whole round, or two, above expectation. Like Kyson Witherspoon, Malachi throws hard, but will need to work on command after walking 32 batters in 74 1/3 innings last year with the Sooners. Easton Carmichael, catcher - University of Oklahoma Round 3, Pick 82 - Pittsburgh Pirates Carmichael landed around expectations after being rated as the 93rd-ranked prospect in the draft by A three-year starter at catcher, Carmichael will leave OU ranked in the top 10 in several hitting categories. The native Texan was the fourth collegiate catcher taken on the day.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
MLB Draft 2025 live tracker: Nationals take Eli Willits No. 1 in surprise
Eli Willits, son of former major league outfielder Reggie Willits, was picked first by the Nationals in Sunday's Major League Baseball draft, the club opting for the less-heralded Oklahoma prep shortstop coming into this season. In doing so, they bypassed Ethan Holliday, son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, who was aiming to follow in older brother Jackson's footsteps by getting selected first overall. "I'm excited, thankful to the Nationals organization for giving me this chance... I'm ready to get to work," Willits told MLB Network. Willits' selection comes one week after owner Mark Lerner signaled a massive shift in organization structure, firing president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, who served as architect and shepherd, respectively, of their 2019 World Series champions. While such a drastic move might have seemed extreme one week before owning the No. 1 pick, the Nationals had narrowed their gaze for their selection considerably by then, with Holliday, collegiate left-hander Kade Anderson and Willits the industry consensus finalists. Ultimately, they chose Willits, who reclassified to this draft to be eligible at just 17 years old. It's possible the Nationals cut a deal with Willits to provide a bigger bonus pool for subsequent picks. "I'm a player that's going to give everything I've got," Willits said. "I feel like my power is up-and-coming, but I needed to get into an organization like the Nationals that could develop that and take it to the next level." Willits visited Nationals Park the first week of June as the club narrowed its field of potential picks. Ultimately, they chose a left-handed infielder who batted .473 with 14 doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 34 RBI, 27 walks, 47 stolen bases and 56 runs scored while striking out just four times for Fort Cobb-Broxton High School, a squad that squared off with Holliday's Stillwater High School team earlier this season. The slot value of the No. 1 pick this season is $11.075 million. What time is the MLB Draft? The 2025 Major League Baseball draft begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 13 How to watch 2025 MLB Draft TV channel : ESPN, MLB Network : ESPN, MLB Network Live stream: Fubo MLB mock draft: Final predictions USA TODAY Sports' final MLB mock draft has prep standout Ethan Holliday going first overall to the wWashington Nationals Washington Nationals: Ethan Holliday, INF, Stillwater (Okla.) HS Los Angeles Angels: Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU Seattle Mariners: Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State Colorado Rockies: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton (Okla.) HS St. Louis Cardinals: Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee Pittsburgh Pirates: Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona (Calif.) HS Miami Marlins: Billy Carlson, SS, Corona (Calif.) HS Toronto Blue Jays: Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State Cincinnati Reds: Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma Chicago White Sox: Ike Irish, C/OF, Auburn Check out Gabe Lacques' full MLB mock draft here. First round Washington Nationals Los Angeles Angels Seattle Mariners Colorado Rockies St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Miami Marlins Toronto Blue Jays Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Athletics Texas Rangers San Francisco Giants Tampa Bay Rays Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins Chicago Cubs Arizona Diamondbacks Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Houston Astros Atlanta Braves Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies Cleveland Guardians Prospect Promotion Incentive picks Kansas City Royals Compensation picks Arizona Diamondbacks Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Competitive Balance Round A Boston Red Sox (acquired from the Brewers in the trade for Quinn Priester) Detroit Tigers Seattle Mariners Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles (acquired from the Rays in the trade for Bryan Baker) Continued first round (CBT penalties) New York Mets New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Continued Competitive Balance Round A Los Angeles Dodgers (acquired from the Reds in the trade for Gavin Lux) Tampa Bay Rays (acquired from the Athletics in the trade for Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez) Miami Marlins Second round 44. Chicago White Sox 45. Colorado Rockies 46. Miami Marlins 47. Los Angeles Angels 48. Athletics 49. Washington Nationals 50. Pittsburgh Pirates 51. Cincinnati Reds 52. Texas Rangers 53. Tampa Bay Rays 54. Minnesota Twins 55. St. Louis Cardinals 56. Chicago Cubs 57. Seattle Mariners 58. Baltimore Orioles 59. Milwaukee Brewers 60. Atlanta Braves 61. Kansas City Royals 62. Detroit Tigers 63. Philadelphia Phillies 64. Cleveland Guardians 65. Los Angeles Dodgers Competitive Balance Round B 66. Cleveland Guardians Compensation picks 67. Tampa Bay Rays (compensation for unsigned 2024 No. 66 overall pick Tyler Bell) 68. Milwaukee Brewers (compensation for unsigned 2024 No. 67 overall pick Chris Levonas) Competitive Balance Round B 69. Baltimore Orioles 70. Cleveland Guardians (acquired from the Diamondbacks in the trade for Josh Naylor) 71. Kansas City Royals 72. St. Louis Cardinals 73. Pittsburgh Pirates 74. Colorado Rockies Compensation pick 75. Boston Red Sox (compensation for Nick Pivetta. The Padres forfeited their second-round pick for signing Pivetta.) Third round 76. Chicago White Sox 77. Colorado Rockies 78. Miami Marlins 79. Los Angeles Angels 80. Washington Nationals 81. Toronto Blue Jays 82. Pittsburgh Pirates 83. Cincinnati Reds 84. Texas Rangers 85. San Francisco Giants 86. Tampa Bay Rays 87. Boston Red Sox 88. Minnesota Twins 89. St. Louis Cardinals 90. Chicago Cubs 91. Seattle Mariners 92. Arizona Diamondbacks 93. Baltimore Orioles 94. Milwaukee Brewers 95. Houston Astros 96. Atlanta Braves 97. Kansas City Royals 98. Detroit Tigers 99. San Diego Padres 100. Philadelphia Phillies 101. Cleveland Guardians 102. New York Mets 103. New York Yankees 104. Los Angeles Dodgers Compensation pick 105. Los Angeles Angels There are 20 rounds in the 2025 MLB Draft, which are set to include 615 total selections. A handful of requirements have to be met in order for a player to enter and be selected in the MLB draft. A prospect must either be a resident or have attended a school in the United States, Canada or a U.S. territory such as Puerto Rico. MLB has a separate period in which its teams can sign international players. Additionally, players are only eligible after they've graduated from high school. If they're at a four-year college, they are eligible only three years after they originally enrolled or after their 21st birthday, whichever comes first. Conversely, players from junior colleges are eligible to be drafted at any time. - Austin Curtright
