2025 MLB Draft Overview

With high school seasons wrapping up and college conference tournaments on the horizon, the 2025 MLB Draft is shaping up to be an intriguing event. Kiley McDaniel provides an in-depth look at the top 150 prospects and offers a mini-mock draft projecting the first 11 picks.

Mini-Mock Draft: Projecting the First 11 Picks

1. Washington Nationals -- Ethan Holliday, 3B, Stillwater HS (Oklahoma)

   • Holliday is currently the most likely pick, but the Nationals are also considering Eli Willits and Seth Hernandez.

2. Los Angeles Angels -- Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State

   • The Angels are eyeing college players who can move quickly, with Arnold, Liam Doyle, and Aiva Arquette being top considerations.

3. Seattle Mariners -- Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona HS (California)

   • Hernandez is seen as one of the best prep righties in recent years, but the Mariners are also looking at Willits and Arnold.

4. Colorado Rockies -- Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee

   • The Rockies are likely to take Doyle if Holliday is off the board, but they could also float an overslot offer to secure Holliday.

5. St. Louis Cardinals -- Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU

   • The Cardinals love college lefties, and Anderson is one of the elite options in this class.

6. Pittsburgh Pirates -- Billy Carlson, SS, Corona HS (California)

   • Carlson is a top target for the Pirates, with similarities to last year's first-round pick, Konnor Griffin.

7. Miami Marlins -- Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (Oklahoma)

   • Willits is in consideration for multiple picks, but the Marlins are leaning towards hitters with strong contact ability.

8. Toronto Blue Jays -- Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State

   • The Blue Jays are waiting to see how the draft unfolds, but Arquette is a safe and attractive option.

9. Cincinnati Reds -- Jace LaViolette, CF, Texas A&M

   • LaViolette fits the Reds' history of taking the best player available, with potential to be a star.

10. Chicago White Sox -- Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma

    • The White Sox are considering Witherspoon, who has remade his delivery and draws comparisons to Dylan Cease.

11. Oakland Athletics -- JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis HS (Mississippi)

    • Parker is seen as the consensus next-best prep hitter and fits the Athletics' type.

Top 150 Prospects

Here’s a breakdown of the top 150 prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft, ranked using the FV (Future Value) system. The top tier includes eight players with a 50 FV or better, but no one above that tier.

50 FV Tier

1. Jamie Arnold (21.2), LHP, Florida State

   • Arnold has three above-average to plus pitches and has improved his control over the past year.

2. Eli Willits (17.6), SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (OK)

   • Willits is an advanced hitter with a strong track record and plus speed.

3. Ethan Holliday (18.3), 3B, Stillwater HS (OK)

   • Holliday has strong bloodlines and left-handed raw power, but concerns remain about his summer performances.

4. Seth Hernandez (19.0), RHP, Corona HS (CA)

   • Hernandez is an exception among prep righties, with elite athleticism and a plus-plus changeup.

5. Billy Carlson (19.0), SS, Corona HS (CA)

   • Carlson has above-average bat speed, raw power, and a plus arm, but his age is a concern.

6. Liam Doyle (21.0), LHP, Tennessee

7. Kade Anderson (21.0), LHP, LSU

8. Aiva Arquette (21.7), SS, Oregon State

Conclusion

The 2025 MLB Draft may not have the star power at the top compared to previous years, but the depth of talent is strong. Teams will need to carefully evaluate their options to find the future stars of the league. Stay tuned for more updates as the draft approaches.