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23-07-2025
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Oregon's Mason Neville experiences major fall in MLB Draft
Oregon Ducks star Mason Neville was one of college baseball's brightest stars this season. The 6-foot-3, left-handed outfielder was No. 35 overall prospect after tying for the NCAA lead with 26 home runs. But after the first day of the MLB draft, which included three rounds and 105 selections, Neville is still available. Coming into Sunday's draft, the Oregon slugger was viewed as an advanced college bat, but one who crushed fastballs and struggled with some of the off-speed stuff he saw from college arms. Here's what has to say about him, in part, as a prospect: "Neville has long intrigued scouts with his overall athleticism and offensive potential from the left side of the plate, reminding some from his high school days of a young Cody Bellinger." "The raw power is very real, and a year after hitting 16 homers with a 33.5 percent strikeout rate, Neville has jumped up boards by greatly cutting down his swing-and-miss, allowing him to get to that pop even more consistently for the 26 homers that tied for the NCAA Division I home run title." "He can drive the ball gap-to-gap with plenty of pull power. He punishes fastballs and still struggles against softer stuff, but scouts are much more bullish overall that the bat will play at the next level." In total, the Ducks did not have a player drafted, but class of 2025 Oregon signee Taitn Gray was selected No. 92 overall by the Tampa Bay Rays. Day 2 should prove to be a much better day for the program, as Rounds 4-20 should see 5-6 Ducks hear their names called.
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16-07-2025
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Former Longhorn signs with Chicago Cubs
Former Longhorns reliever Aiden Moffett has checked off a significant career milestone. The talented right-hander signed with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. While the talented reliever has had an up-and-down college career, his arm is full of potential. After one year with Texas, he is moving on to the next level. During his college career, Moffett made 23 appearances for LSU and Texas. In 21.2 innings of work, the talented 21-year-old posted a 5.40 ERA. While he did struggle with control at times, Moffett struck out 18 batters, seven of which came with Texas. He is coming off his best collegiate season, in which he posted a 2.25 ERA during his only year wearing burnt orange. Advertisement In Moffett, the Cubs are getting a pitcher with an intriguing arsenal. His fastball tops out in the high nineties, and his off-speed pitches have frustrated hitters over the last three years. He has kept opponents off balance with an elite sinker and slider combination. Now that his college career Is in the books, Moffett can shift his focus to making an impact with the Cubs. His MLB debut is most likely a few years away, but the Cubs think highly of him. Less than 24 hours after the draft ended, Chicago made sure to get Moffett in their system. Over the last few months in Austin, Moffett has shown flashes of being a very dominant reliever. That is partly due to the work he put in during his time as a Longhorn. As he moves through the minors, Moffett will be a player to watch. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Aiden Moffett
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15-07-2025
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Indiana outfielder makes program history with high MLB Draft selection
The Indiana Hoosiers are officially on the board in the 2025 MLB Draft — and it's one of the biggest stars in program history who heard his name called. Outfielder Devin Taylor was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the No. 48 overall pick in the second round late Sunday night. He became the highest-drafted outfielder in program history and the top selection of the Jeff Mercer era, which began in 2019. Advertisement Over the past few months, Taylor had shown up across a wide range of mock drafts. Some projected him as a potential mid-to-late first-rounder, but he slipped a bit on draft night before finally landing with the A's at 48. His college career was nothing short of impressive. Taylor was a unanimous All-American in 2025 and picked up eight total All-American honors during his three seasons in Bloomington. He was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2023 — one of just four in program history — and helped lead Indiana to 108 wins, three Big Ten Tournament appearances, and two NCAA Tournament berths. But Taylor didn't just produce — he stood out. Advertisement Taylor put together one of the best offensive seasons in the country in 2025, hitting .374 with 18 home runs and nearly twice as many walks as strikeouts. That kind of plate discipline is tough to teach — and it stood out to scouts all spring. With quick hands, raw power, and a mature approach in the box, he became one of the more talked-about hitters in this year's draft class. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp His selection gives Indiana another strong presence in the early rounds and adds to the growing list of players who've gone pro under head coach Jeff Mercer. Taylor was one of the most reliable bats in college baseball over the last few seasons and kept improving each year. Scouts are drawn to his clean left-handed swing and ability to stay within himself at the plate. He's shown he can hit for both average and power, and he doesn't chase much — all signs that point to a player who could carve out a long-term role as an everyday outfielder. Advertisement For the A's, he fills a real need. Only two outfielders currently rank among their top 10 prospects, so bringing in a polished college bat like Taylor adds immediate depth to the system and fits the timeline of a team still working through its rebuild. For Oakland, it's another advanced college bat with upside. And for Indiana, Taylor's rise is another example of a program continuing to develop high-level talent and stay nationally relevant.
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15-07-2025
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Texas A&M Baseball 2025 MLB Draft Tracker
It's that awkward time of year again when college baseball coaches must wait a week or two to find out who will be on their rosters, thanks to the timing of the MLB Draft. For Texas A&M coach Michael Earley, entering a season with a razor-thin margin for error means he needs every player possible to field a competitive team next year. All eyes are on the 2025 MLB Draft and who might end up in Aggieland. Several current and future Aggies are on the radar of MLB clubs, with nine players listed in the MLB Pipeline Top 250 Prospects. Familiar names include Jace LaViolette, Kaeden Kent, and Justin Lamkin, while lesser-known but highly talented high school athletes such as Johnny Slawinski and Nico Partida are also turning heads. Advertisement Being drafted doesn't guarantee a player will sign. They still have the opportunity to weigh their options, either attend college or enter the minor league farm system. If they choose to attend college, they must stay for at least three seasons before re-entering the draft. Check out the list below to keep track of Aggies selected in the 2025 MLB Draft. Jace LaViolette - 1st Round - Cleveland Guardians - 27th overall Justin Lamkin - 2nd Round - Kansas City Royals - 71st overall Johnny Slawinski (2025 commit) - 3rd Round - Los Angeles Angels - 79th overall Kaeden Kent - 3rd Round - New York Yankees - 103rd overall Joisah Hartshorn (2025 commit) - 6th Round - Chicago Cubs - 181st overall Myles Patton - 7th Round - Boston Red Sox - 208th overall Kaiden Wilson - 9th Round - Miami Marlins - 258th overall Wyatt Henseler - 9th Round - Washington Nationals - 261st overall Ryan Prager - 9th Round - Cleveland Guardians - 282nd overall Matthew Boughton (2025 commit) - 11th Round - Chicago White Sox - 316th overall Luke Jackson (Transferred to DBU) - 11th Round - Tampa Bay Marlin - 327th overall Barrett Morgan (2025 commit) - 11th Round - Boston Red Sox - 328th overall Blaine Bullard (2025 commit) - 12th Round - Toronto Blue Jays - 352nd overall Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M Baseball 2025 MLB Draft Tracker
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14-07-2025
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Ole Miss baseball's Luke Hill picked by Cleveland Guardians in 2025 MLB Draft
Ole Miss baseball infielder Luke Hill has been picked in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Cleveland Guardians picked Hill, Ole Miss baseball's shortstop, in the fourth round of the MLB Draft with the No. 132 overall pick on July 14. Hill was the second Rebel selected in the draft behind pitcher Mason Morris. Advertisement Hill developed into a top draft prospect after transferring to Ole Miss from Arizona State as a sophomore in 2024. He has experience at third base, shortstop and second base. Hill was named to the All-SEC second team in 2025. He started 63 games for the Rebels in 2025 and batted .336. He had the best batting average of any Rebel. He also took more walks (46) than strikeouts (43). Part of Hill's biggest impact to Ole Miss was in the offseason before 2025. Teammates credited him as a key player in holding Ole Miss baseball's roster together after stars Liam Doyle and Andrew Fischer transferred to Tennessee. Hill has the ability to return to college baseball. His projected slot value is $561,400. Advertisement Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@ or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Cleveland Guardians draft Ole Miss baseball infielder Luke Hill
