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Draft | Mock Draft | 3/14/2025

Perfect Game Staff MLB Mock Draft

Jheremy Brown

Vincent Cervino

Jered Goodwin

John McAdams

Tyler Henninger

Isaiah Burrows

Blaine Peterson

Troy Sutherland

Cameron McElwaney

Tyler Kotila

Scott Rankin

Joey Cohen

Welcome to another Perfect Game Mock Draft. This is not your typical mock draft as it features 15 different GMs drafting the first two rounds of the draft. Each member of the mock draft was assigned two teams and as such will be drafting all of the picks in the first two rounds for each responsible team. The actual draft order will be presented below and we will dive into how teams made their selections and how they feel about the players drafted. It is important to note that this is not how we think the draft will play out in almost any capacity. This is simply an exercise 4 months ahead of time with a large portion of the scouting staff and some picks fall under personal favorites, best available, and a multitude of other factors.

Washington Nationals

1:1 Ethan Holliday, SS/3B, Stillwater (OK) | 2:49 Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina

This would be a pretty ecstatic haul for the Nationals, grabbing arguably the best and highest upside bat in the draft in Holliday. It’s high end hit/power upside with more than enough tools to stick on the left side. Nabbing Bodine would be significant value as the hit tool as long been on display and his receiving has taken massive strides to help the overall floor. He’s a complete do-it-all Swiss army knife. Two impact bats at this spot would be great value. -Isaiah Burrows

Los Angeles Angels

1:2 Jace LaViolette, OF, Texas A&M | 2:47 Ryan Prager, LHP, Texas A&M

The Halos plan in the early rounds has been consistent and well executed under GM Perry Minasian’s tenure. They lean toward pro-ready collegiate talent that will be ready to contribute while they still have Mike Trout in the latter years of his prime. LaViolette helps the cause. Let people say whatever they want about the outfielder’s start to the season, we aren’t coming off this type of talent. LaViolette very well could be in the show in 2026. 50 homerun upside with all the ancillary tools as well, sign me up. Arnold could continue to plead his case over the course of the spring, but it would take a Strasburg/Skenes level Junior season to change my mind. In the second, the Halos take another swing at Ryan Prager to team him up with his fellow Aggie. Can't argue with the stuff or numbers Prager has posted, maybe the Angels can lock up a bit of a discount with Prager having less leverage this go around. -Troy Sutherland

Seattle Mariners

1:3 Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State | 1:35 Steele Hall, SS, Hewitt-Trussville (AL) | 2:57 Aaron Watson, RHP, Trinity Christian Academy (FL)

Seattle uses their third overall selection to land the top arm in the class in left-hander Jamie Arnold. He possesses an elite arsenal with a fastball that runs into the upper-90s and one of the better breaking balls in the college ranks. With most college arms in the draft, he could be a name that gets to the big leagues relatively quickly, stacking onto what is already one of the best rotations in the sport. Steele Hall was an easy selection at 1:35 and may not even get that far down in July. He’s been a huge riser so far this spring and with plenty of eyes in to see him, this may be the lowest that you’ll see him selected in mock drafts. It’s an impressive amount of bat speed and twitch with power that shows up often. He checks off a lot of boxes as a prep shortstop and getting him this far down may be a pipe dream for the Mariners. Backing that up in the second round, the Mariners take Aaron Watson out of Trinity Christian Academy, one of the powerhouse programs in the country. The arsenal has always been one of the best in the prep class and has been sitting comfortably in the 92-93 range early this spring with a wipeout breaking ball. The Mariners have a track record of taking college arms but dip into the prep ranks to take one of the top right-handers to round out their top-2 rounds. -Cam McElwaney

Colorado Rockies

1:4 Kayson Cunningham, SS, Johnson (TX) | 2:45 Riley Quick, RHP, Alabama | CBB:74, Derek Cerda, CF, Kansas

The Rockies get a blend of high school/college and position player/pitcher haul in this mock draft. There’s been several smaller position players taken in the 1st round over the last few years. Kayson Cunningham keeps that trend going. Smaller in stature doesn’t mean small tools and this is arguably the player with the best hit tool in the draft class. Put that hit tool in Coors Field and it gets enhanced that much more. A potential top of the order catalyst with a chance to stick in the middle of the field is an impact player. And one that fits an organizational need. Riley Quick is a unique story, going from an offensive tackle prospect in high school, to becoming a pitching prospect, to tearing his UCL, to returning in 2025 as a power arm with a fastball up to 99 mph. The Rockies like drafting power arms, they took one with their second pick a season ago. Quick, is certainly a power arm and one that may be just scratching the surface of his upside. Derek Cerda may be somewhat of an unknown nationally right now. Having played his first 2 college seasons at Western Oklahoma JC. He hit 39 HR’s and stole 54 bases in his two Juco seasons. This is a true centerfielder with range and arm strength that has already made some highlight plays defensively this spring. If he hits Big 12 pitching this spring, then this is a power/speed offensive profile and lockdown defender in centerfield. There’s a real chance this could become one of the top position player prospects in the Big 12 this spring. -Blaine Peterson

St. Louis Cardinals

1:5 Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State | 2:55 Gabe Davis, RHP, Oklahoma State | 2:72 Coy James, SS, Davie County (NC)

The Cardinals are coming off a year where they only picked one high schooler in the entirety of the draft, and I think that trend will continue early with their first couple of picks, before going after a prep performer. They’ll get their choice of some really high-end names given their position in the top 5, and Arquette is a name that may not even end up available to them when we get to July. He’s a monster physically with as much power as anyone and is off to a hot start for the Beavers hitting over .400; the outputs on his swings are that of Coby Mayo. After that, landing someone like Gabe Davis brings a legit power arm to the system given he has been into the upper-90s and is a casual 6-foot-9 in height. The last of the 3 picks here is Coy James, a prep that has long been one of the best performers in this class with all the right traits in terms of athleticism, hit, etc. that translate well to getting stronger. -Tyler Russo

Pittsburgh Pirates

1:6 Billy Carlson, SS, Corona HS (CA) | 2:50 Wehiwa Aloy SS, Arkansas | 2:73 Korbyn Dickerson, CF, Indiana

The Pirates end up getting the most talented HS prospect and grab two middle of the field college athletes who can really impact the baseball. Billy Carlson is the consensus best defensive HS shortstop where his athleticism, smooth glovework and plus arm really shine. Also, the type of power and consistent offensive performance Carlson has shown since last summer makes it look like the most well-rounded prep skillset. Wehiwa Aloy is as physical of a shortstop as it gets in college which has translated to some serious power that he taps into consistently while also showing improved contact rates and swing decisions. Korbyn Dickerson has been one of the buzzier names this spring. Not a huge track record but his performance in this early spring has been loud. He’s shown all fields plus power, and he controls the strike zone quite well. He’s a legit athlete and he shows it out in centerfield where he displays some plus speed and arm. -Joey Cohen

Miami Marlins

1:7 Xavier Neyens, INF, Mount Vernon (WA) 1:43 Trent Caraway, INF, Oregon State 2:46 Quentin Young, INF/OF, Oaks Christian (CA)

The White Sox go with one of the most dynamic bats in the high school class with the first pick in Mount Vernon High School's Xavier Neyens. The left-handed hitter combines a patient approach, with an all-fields hit tool, and massive juice. There is real middle of the order potential in the profile. He also has all the tools to develop and stay at third base, long term. Trent Caraway is a safe pick to fly through the minors given his polish on both sides of the ball. He has a high IQ and a long track record of performance. He also brings potential versatility on the dirt which is a separator for a prospect with his hitting resume. The Marlins' round out the first day with one of the highest ceiling prospects in the draft with Quentin Young. The massive projection and family bloodlines all play into the upside. This spring he has been on a tear and this could be an absolute steal at this point in the draft. He is a PD dream. -Jered Goodwin

Toronto Blue Jays

1:8 Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (OK)

When Willits announced he was jumping from the 2026 class to he 2025 class, that immediately gave a boost to his stock, not because he was new to the class, but because of his performances at high level events as an underclassman as well as the fact he'll still just be 17 on draft day as he's just 17.3 at the time of this writing. Everything the young switch-hitter does on the field is easy and seems to come naturally, whether it's the looseness and ease in his hands from either side of the plate, the 6.7 speed, or the light footwork and above average arm across the diamond. There's bloodlines here as well with his dad Reggie playing in the MLB for parts of 6 seasons and there'll be plenty of eyes on the high school ranks in Oklahoma as both he and Ethan Holliday are potential top-10 picks, meaning directors will be getting their fair share with some presumed double ups on their schedule. -Jheremy Brown

Cincinnati Reds

1:9 Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest | 2:51 Henry Ford, OF/1B, University of Virginia

The Reds go with a pair of position players that have continued to showcase huge tools that could eventually pay huge dividends once they get to Cincinnati. Houston has shot up Draft Boards as he plays a premium position in the middle-of-the field, while showcasing more homerun juice as he is just one away from his ’24 total. Ford is a draft eligible sophomore that was an absolute force as a freshman. The right-handed hitting 1B/OF hit .336 with seventeen bombs, while showcasing the ability to make contact at a high rate. The power has not shown up just yet in ’25 but the 6-foot-5 chiseled Ford has taken to playing right field almost exclusively and is hitting .381 thus far this season. His value rests within the projection of the bat, providing good value here at 51 for the Reds. -John McAdams

Chicago White Sox

1:10 Tyler Bremner, RHP, Santa Barbara | 2:44 Nick Dumesnil, OF, Cal Baptist

The White Sox went to the College ranks for their first pick in the 2025 draft and select University of California Santa Barbara standout RHP Tyler Bremner. At 6-foot-2, 190-pound, he has three-plus pitches. He throws with easy velocity, averaging 95+ with the fastball and can run it to the upper 90’s with ride and many think he can add more in pro ball. His slider is firm and sits in the upper 80’s (86-88) with sweep and is still developing. Bremner's best offering is his 70- grade changeup that stays on plane with late, hard fade and he throws it in any count. With their second pick at 44, they return to the college ranks to take Nick Dumesnil out of Cal Baptist. The strength and athleticism stands out with the 6-foot-2, 205-pound outfielder, where he can play all three spots. He has a power bat from the right side and consistently punishes fastballs. He had a monster sophomore season, where he hit .362 with 19 home runs, slugging .702 and was named to the WAC First Team. He should be able to stay in center at the next level but a possible move to a corner spot is certainly on the table. -Scott Rankin

Athletics

1:11 Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona HS (CA) | 2:48 Dean Moss, OF, IMG Academy (FL)

The A’s get the steal of the draft at pick 11 with their selection of prep standout Seth Hernandez out of Corona High School in California. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound RHP has been opening eyes for some time now. He possesses the frame and athleticism that scouts drool over. Featuring a 4-pitch mix that includes the fastball that sits in the mid 90s and has touched triple digits. He throws a plus changeup and throws it often, missing bats regularly. The curveball is a 12-6 spike curveball and often registers 2800+ RPM with it. His slider stays firm at 85-87 with 11-5 shape, depending on feel, he may throw it more often than the curveball. Many have Hernandez as one of the best prep pitching prospects in decades. The A’s dive back into the high school ranks at pick 48 with IMG Academy star, Dean Moss. The hit tool stands out the most, consistently on the barrel with a smooth left-handed stroke. The 6-foot, 185-pound outfielder is more hit than power right now but has plenty of raw power he will tap into in pro ball. -Scott Rankin

Texas Rangers

1:12 Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee | 2:52 Andrew Fischer, CIF/OF, Tennessee

Texas has not selected a prep player with their first selection since 2018 and that does not change here. The Rangers are able to nab one of the primer collegiate arms in the class with left-hander Liam Doyle. Doyle would immediately possess one of the five best fastball in the entire minor leagues and could be on a fast track to the big leagues. The outstanding power stuff has led to ridiculous numbers this spring, including 47 strikeouts and just five walks in 20 1/3 innings. With their second round selection, Texas goes back to Knoxville and grabs Andrew Fischer. Fischer is a left-handed bat that can provide plenty of thump. The power will carry the profile but the approach and on-base ability has made significant strides this spring. Fischer has posted an impressive 8:22 K:BB ratio thus far. Both Volunteers would help the Rangers continue to add experienced college players to their system and could make an immediate impact quickly. -Tyler Henninger

San Francisco Giants

1:13 Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP, Sunset HS (OR)

Things are just getting cranked up in the Pacific Northwest, which means we'll be hearing more and more about Schoolcraft and this spot could ultimately look like a steal come July as there's real 1:1 potential. That said, the Giants love themselves some players who've shown high level two-way ability (former first rounders Reggie Crawford and Bryce Eldridge) and it won't be a surprise to see Kruz follow the path of Crawford given the long-term upside on the mound. At 6-foot-8 the Beaverton native shows advanced body control on the mound, showcasing some of the best pitchability in the class while also running the heater into the upper-90s which is complemented by an equality impressive changeup and a hard low-80s slider, both of which could project as plus. It's not your traditional hot bed, but between Schoolcraft and Xavier Neyens, scouting directors will be dodging rain drops in the PNW this spring to see some top flight talent. -Jheremy Brown

Tampa Bay Rays

1:14 Gavin Kilen 2B/SS, Tennessee | 1:37 Henry Godbout, MIF, Virginia | 1:42 JD Thompson, LHP, Vanderbilt | 2:53 Kane Kepley, OF, North Carolina | 1:67 James Ellwanger, RHP, Dallas Baptist

Tampa Bay has an eye opening five picks in the first 75 overall, and it was a bit weird to balance out value and slot but this would fit some of what it’s looking for to a tee. Finding a group of college bats as well-rounded in the hit tool as Kilen, Godbout and Kepley would be spectacular. Landing Kilen at 14th was a steal as he’s arguably the best pure hitter in the class and getting into above-average power. Godbout is just too good of value with his defensive versatility and all-fields contact. Kepley really fits the Rays mold with his plus athleticism and bat-to-ball skill. Armed with one of the best fastballs you can find, Thompson is a great value for the Rays’ churning of arms. Ellwanger is no slouch either with his firepower on the bump that could give the PD department a ton to work with. The value fell to the Rays, it will have to tinker with slot but what a haul this would be. -Isaiah Burrows

Boston Red Sox

1:15 Cameron Appenzeller, LHP, Glenwood HS (IL) | 2:75 Aiden Stillman, LHP, Trinity Preparatory HS (FL)

The Red Sox will look to a big left-hander to be their staff ace for the foreseeable future in Garrett Crochet so why not continue to go after high upside, projection lefties that have filthy stuff to match. Appenzeller is a 6-foot-6 version that boasts some of the biggest upside amongst the prep crop of arms. He is an athletic mover that repeats his delivery that’s already up to 94 mph. The room left to add strength should bode well for even more velocity; while showing the ability to both carry and sink the fastball. Add in feel for a lateral slider and faded changeup to form a tantalizing mix. Stillman is another prep left-hander with sky high upside and pitchability to match. The stuff has approached the mid-90s with the fastball, while showing the ability manipulate his breaking ball and turnover his changeup. Continuing the theme of lefties in the rotation should be an easy couple of picks here for the Red Sox. -John McAdams

Minnesota Twins

1:16 Patrick Forbes, RHP, Louisville | 1:36 Daniel Dickinson, 2B, LSU | 2:54 Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU

Why not go with a collection of college picks here who could ultimately move through the system quickly with Louisville right-hander Patrick Forbes leading the way. The ball absolutely jumps out of his hand, working into the upper-90s while showing all the traits you want in a starting arm as he's been masterful thus far in the spring with a 39:3 K-to-BB ratio and a mere .177 BAA all the while showing the ability to spin two quality secondaries in a slider and curveball. Dickinson has hit the ground running since transferring in from Utah Valley State and has immediately been one of the top bats in the lineup, currently second on the team with 6 home runs, while showing refined bat-to-ball skills and a fluid defensive skillset up the middle. We didn't have to leave the LSU clubhouse for the final pick, grabbing sophomore eligible lefty Kade Anderson who has been equally fantastic in 2025. The fastball isn't of the upper-90s variety, but he doesn't need it to given what hitters have, or should I say haven't, been able to do against it given the whiff rate and BAA against. It's a starting profile all the way with his overall command and secondaries and the Twins would be thrilled with haul of this trio. -Jheremy Brown

Chicago Cubs

1:17 Sean Gamble, OF, IMG Academy (FL) | 2:56 Tre Phelps, IF, Georgia

The Cubs are set to only pick twice inside of the first 75 picks and given their position in the middle of both rounds, they’re gonna have to get aggressive to land some premium talent. With that, there’s certainly athletes on the board that I think they’ll attack at both spots, with both of these names being long-time performers who are just scratching the surface. Sean Gamble is trending toward his floor being the Cubs here, given he’s from Iowa and is playing like a middle of the first-round pick. He’s explosive and loaded with tools as a great runner, has premium bat speed with feel to hit and the impact he creates is real, having shown up at a number of stops already, including in Hoover this spring, not to mention he fits the mold the Cubs life in terms of defensive versatility. Tre Phelps is a draft-eligible sophomore coming off a great year hitting in the SEC and has put the power he has on display early in 2025 with 5 bombs through the first few weeks. He can hit and hit for real power, something that certainly could push him toward the first round, but here for now. -Tyler Russo

Arizona Diamondbacks

1:18 Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma | 1:29 River Hamilton, Sam Barlow HS (OR)

Picking in the middle of the first round the Snakes will have their choice of options but to turn down the electricity and track record of an arm like Witherspoon here seemed negligent. Witherspoon has been dealing to start the 2025 campaign and could be gone by this point in the draft if he continues on this trajectory. The Diamondbacks have gone bat heavy in the early rounds over the last few years and I project they’ll break the tendency and get a blue-chip arm in the system. In the second, we draft prep right-hander, River Hamilton out of the Pacific Northwest. Narrative pick for me. Hamilton is a personal favorite that fills it up with premium stuff and unmatched competitive demeanor on the hill. May not have the explosive upper 90’s fastball yet such as other arms remaining on the board but checks all the makeup, command, and projection boxes enough to bet that he wins out over the development years. -Troy Sutherland

Baltimore Orioles

1:19 Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona | 1:30 Luke Stevenson, C, North Carolina | 1:31 Ethan Conrad, OF, Wake Forest | 2:58 Tate Southisene, SS, Basic (NV) | 2:69 Lucas Franco, SS, Cinco Ranch (TX)

The Orioles are one of three teams with a league-high five picks within the Top-75 selections. With their first selection they are able to nab Brendan Summerhill out of Arizona, who entered the year as a potential Top-10 selection. Summerhill features a well-rounded skill set with tools on both sides of the ball and has the potential to skyrocket if the power can improve. The O’s next two selections come via free agent compensation picks and they are able to grab two more talented collegiate hitters in catcher Luke Stevenson and outfielder Ethan Conrad. Both players possess upside at the plate and provide significant defensive value. Having them both fall into the O’s lap here feels like a steal. A pair of prep shortstops round out their Top-75 selections. Tate Southisene gained significant helium last summer and has continued to perform this spring, meanwhile Lucas Franco is a ultra-projectable left-handed stick with the athleticism to stick up the middle. While the group does not feature an arm, the value of the bats that fell to them were just too hard to pass on. -Tyler Henninger

Milwaukee Brewers

1:20 Gavin Fien, 3B/OF, Great Oak (CA) |1:32 Ike Irish, C/OF, Auburn | 1:33 Jaden Fauske, SS, Nazareth Academy (IL) | 2:59 Nate Snead, RHP, Tennessee | 2:68 Ethan Moore, SS, Oak Park & River Forest (IL)

The Milwaukee Brewers have five picks in the Top 75, leaving them a great opportunity to bolster the farm system. Opening things up at 20th overall, I’ve got the Brewers selecting Gavin Fien, one of the more exciting prep bats in the entire class, who’s performed well on the circuit and made plenty of noise. In the comp rounds, the Brewers have back-to-back picks. Ike Irish at 32nd could be a steal, with the Auburn left-handed stick providing a ton of upside at the plate. He’s younger and possesses a ton of skill at the plate. At 33rd, grabbing another prep bat could give them another quality profile. Jaden Fauske has performed well on the circuit and has exceptional bat-to-ball skills that should translate well. With their second-round selection, it’s hard to pass up on Nate Snead. While he’s pitched in the Vols’ bullpen, he’s got incredible stuff with an upper-90s heater and full mix to attack the opposition. Another performer for the Vols who could be a great addition to their pitching prospects. Closing things out for the Brewers in this mock, I’ve got them grabbing another prep bat in Chicago-native Ethan Moore. He’s another guy who’s performed on the circuit with a really quality stroke from both sides of the plate, switch-hitting with impact all over the field. He’s got the tools to stick at shortstop and is one of the underrated talents in this prep class, who could garner plenty of interest ahead of this year’s draft. With five picks in their pocket, the Brewers have a chance to really capitalize on some value picks, getting the right guys to help build out a really impressive class as they have done in recent years. - Tyler Kotila

Houston Astros

1:21 Dean Curley, IF, Tennessee

The ‘Stros only hold 1 pick within the first 75 picks of the 2025 draft. So, the thought process is here is lock up the best possible player and sure enough, one of the highest floor bats in the class falls in our lap. Now, when I say high floor, i do not mean low ceiling. Curley has all sorts of public facing helium across social media for his red-hot start to the 2025 season and very well could be off the board by this time come July but teaming him up with other Astros top prospects Cam Smith and Brice Matthews could make for another highly impactful infield in Houston in the not so distant future. -Troy Sutherland

Atlanta Braves

1:22 Daniel Pierce, SS, Mill Creek (GA) | 2:60 Gavin Turley, OF, Oregon State

The Atlanta Braves are known for dipping into their backyard to land some of the top talents in the talent-rich state that is Georgia. I have them doing so yet again and taking SS Daniel Pierce with the 22nd overall pick out of Mill Creek HS. Pierce is another huge riser in the prep SS ranks and has had countless eyes in to see him so far this spring. He checks off so many boxes as a prospect and projects to stick on the left-side of the infield long term. There’s excellent physical projection and he’s already tapping into the power upside; he consistently puts up plus run times and has been performing at an elite level so far this spring. With their second-round selection, the Braves take some of the louder tools in the draft class with OF Gavin Turley out of Oregon State. He’s strung together a stellar college career so far after being one of the top freshman to step on campus from the 2022 class. There’s high end bat speed and generates massive power to the middle/pull-side in game action. He can really run and the swing decisions have continued to get better over his college career. The tools are off the charts with Turley and if he can string together a strong offensive showing this spring, he may not even get this far down the board. -Cam McElwaney

Kansas City Royals

1:23 Zach Root, LHP, Arkansas | 1:28 Brady Ebel, IF, Carona (CA) | 2:61 Joseph Parker, SS, Purvis (MS) | 2:72 Brent Iredale, 3B, Arkansas

The Royals get two high level college performers that are teammates and two upside high school infielders in this mock draft. LHP Zach Root is an experienced college starter with command of 5 pitches. The fastball has gotten into the mid 90’s already this spring, he has a repeatable delivery and works deep into games. With the combination of stuff and command from the left side to become a mid-rotation starter at the major league level. Both Brady Ebel and Joseph Parker are upside left-handed hitting high school infielders. Both highly regarded for their pure hitting ability and contact rates. Both have the size and strength to grow into power and both should stay on the infield long term. Brent Iredale was arguably the best player in Juco baseball in 2024. Some questioned if he would be able to hit D1 pitching. Through his first 51 at-bats at that level this season he’s hitting .431 with 7 home runs. He’s a bat first corner infielder that’s a fine defender at third base. A performer that has always performed. And one with the tools to make it to a major league roster one day. -Blaine Peterson

Detroit Tigers

1:24 Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana | 1:34 Chase Shores, RHP, LSU | 2:62 Joseph Dzierwa, LHP, Michigan State

The Detroit Tigers have one of the better farm systems in the league, ranked highly in the latest MLB Pipeline update. It’s no secret they like some prep bats, but at 24th overall, Hoosiers outfielder Devin Taylor was still on the board. It’s hard to pass up Taylor, who has a great ceiling and has found his groove after a slower start to the season. Tons to like with the bat here carrying the profile with the juice he presents, being a bat who’s likely going to be taken in the 20s. After that, I had the Tigers grabbing a couple of intriguing pitching prospects. LSU’s Chase Shores is a right-hander with a towering 6-foot-8 frame. He’s into the upper-90s, and while the fastball shape could be better, he’s made it work thus far. The offspeed is intriguing, making for a profile that could be fun for the team’s player development staff to tinker with. In the second, Joseph Dzierwa could present great value as someone throwing right in the Tigers’ backyard in East Lansing. Dzierwa is another 6-foot-8 arm throwing from the left side with a quality fastball and a plus changeup. He’s put up gaudy numbers thus far and has been a big performer early this spring. These three picks allow the Tigers to add to an already intriguing crop of young talent, providing some players who would potentially be able to impact the team sooner rather than later. - Tyler Kotila

San Diego Padres

1:25 Cam Cannarella, OF, Clemson

The slide ends here for Cam Cannarella out of Clemson with the Padres getting an absolute steal with the 25th pick. At 6-foot, 185-pounds, Cannarella possesses some of the best bat to ball skills in the entire daft, staying on the barrel with the ability to drive it to all fields from the left side of the plate. He covers a ton of ground in the outfield and is a no doubt center fielder at the next level. The only hang up teams might have, is he currently isn’t a guy that’s going to hit 25+ home runs but he will hit for average and is a nightmare on the base paths with a 60 grade run tool. -Scott Rankin

Philadelphia Phillies

1:26 Ethan Petry, CINF, South Carolina | 2:63 Landon Harmon, RHP, East Union Attendance Center (MS)

The Phillies go college with their first pick of the draft in a player that has torched the SEC and the Cape Cod League in recent years, selecting Ethan Petry. Petry was coming on strong in 2020 before the shutdown and honored his commitment South Carolina out of high school Since then he has done nothing but hit the long ball, against top competition, at an impressive rate. Petry was the Cape Cod League MVP in 2024 and that type of wood bat resume cannot be ignored. After selecting a very good college bat, the Phillies go with a ceiling play in high school righty, Landon Harmon. Harmon is one of the guys that checks the boxes of what it takes these days to be a first day high school righty draft pick. He has plenty of projection remaining in the frame, a power arsenal that is always around the zone, and he is a very good athlete. If he maintains his stuff through the 2025 season, he wont get to this spot come July. -Jered Goodwin

Cleveland Guardians

1:27 Slater de Brun, OF, Summit (OR), 2:64 Dax Kilby, SS, Newnan (GA), 2:66 RJ Austin, OF, Vanderbilt, 2:70 Matt Scott, RHP, Stanford

The Guardians’ slate in their first two rounds feature a mixture of typical archetypes that Cleveland likes to select coupled with some players that could see massive gains in Cleveland’s stellar PD. De Brun is a super-athletic prep outfielder with great bat-to-ball who is still seventeen and has drawn comps to ’24 first rounder Slade Caldwell while Kilby is a Georgia prep with outlier twitch and real feel to hit. Both have excellent contact skills which Cleveland tends to covet. Austin is another strong athlete with healthy batted ball data that could see his prospect stock improve with lifting the ball more while Scott is an accomplished college arm with underlying data that plays in pro ball and the mold, and strikes, to be developed into a big league starter. -Vinnie Cervino

New York Mets

1:38 Jared Spencer, LHP, Texas

The 6-foot-3 left-hander has continued to rise boards as he has seemed to harness his command, while still showcasing an electric pitch arsenal. He has touched the upper-90s with the fastball and the slider is absolutely dastardly at-times. The refined command coupled with the power stuff has allowed him to be thought in-terms of a starter more than in the past, which has caused the steady rise up draft boards. Ultimately, the “Stuff” is too good to pass up at this point for the Mets. -John McAdams

New York Yankees

1:39 Max Belyeu, OF, Texas

The Yankees have one selection in the top 100 picks in the draft, they don’t pick again until No. 103 in the third round, and already are dropped ten slots due to their budget size. That means they have to make this pick count and Texas outfielder Max Belyeu is as impactful as they come. It’s a hit and power blend with sneaky speed and overall looks like a player that can be a big league regular. He’s the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year (RIP to Texas in the Big 12), but if he’s available at 39 he would be a worthwhile selection. -Vinnie Cervino

Los Angles Dodgers

1:40 Nolan Schubart, OF/1B, Oklahoma State | 1:41 Brandon Compton, OF, ASU | 2:65 Nicky Becker, SS, Don Bosco Prep (NJ)

The Dodgers grab two of the best impact bats in college baseball and one of the Tier 1 prep shortstops. With Schubart, it might be the best raw power on the market. The 6-foot-5, 220 pound left-handed hitter probably ends up at 1B but he’s going to provide more than enough value in the box. Brandon Compton simply has one of the better swings of any college prospect. Controlled but violent in the box where he produces LOUD exits within a strong approach that shows minimal chase/whiff in the offensive profile. Nicky Becker checks a lot of the boxes you want as he has size, athleticism, staying power at short and a simple compact stroke at the plate that has shown consistent barrel accuracy. -Joey Cohen

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