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Draft  | Prospect Scouting Reports | 7/29/2025

'25 Draft: Favorite Top 10 Round Picks

Tyler Henninger
Isaiah Burrows
Tyler Kotila
Photo: Kyson Witherspoon (Oklahoma Athletics)
1st Round- Jace LaViolette to Guardians at No. 27 overall

In a class that arguably lacks high end upside, especially as the board deepens, the fit between LaViolette and Cleveland could turn out to be a massive value. LaViolette was littered across public boards as the No. 1 prospect, and for good reason. He’s loaded with physical tools and can pull the ball in the air at a high rate. He is equipped with some of the best power in the class and an above-average run tool with eye opening defense in center field at points. The lack of contact and swing-and-miss this season dampened him hard, but the overall talent and potential upside of a 30-homer center fielder is hard to pass up at this spot. 



2nd Round- Aaron Walton to Guardians at No. 66 overall (CBB),  Michael Lombardi to Royals at No. 61 overall

This is too hard to pick so it’s a tie. Guardians strike again with one of my absolute favorites in the class in Walton. A true center field profile with a power and speed tool set that stood out all year. The bat-to-ball took massive strides with improved discipline, and there’s makings of plus bat speed here with aggressive in-zone swings. He’s a potential plus defender and can really roam in center field, showing 20-HR and 20-bag upside at the next level. Lombardi is equipped with one of the better fastball shapes at this spot, a unique ride/carry profile from an overhand release and power breaking ball. It’s good strikes and three pitches to make for a potential No. 2-to-No.3 starter upside when all said. 

3rd Round- Johnny Slawinski to Angels at No. 79 overall, Anthony Eyanson to Red Sox at No. 87 overall

This will be my last tie, but wanted to highlight major values at these spots. Slawinski has frontline strater upside with three average or better pitches that all project from a clean, repeatable arm. He’s a good athlete with a more filled-out frame that has room, but repeats and moves so well there’s plenty more in store. The fastball velocity took off, grabbing upper-90s and living low-90s with a swing-and-miss changeup and developing two-plane slider. It’s arguably some of the better polish and command in the prep class, as well. Eyanson “sliding” to this spot screms huge value for me after the way he finished his championship season at LSU. It’s four pitches with a carrying 92-95 mph fastball that when on, makes him absolutely unstoppable on some nights. The slider projects as plus with nasty cut-like break along with a deep, big 11-5 breaking ball and good splitter as a fourth back-end. Don’t be surprised if a sweeper becomes a pitch in the making, as well. It’s four pitches with good strikes and a real starter floor with considerable upside given the athlete and competitor. 

4th Round- Pico Kohn to Yankees at No. 134 overall

A fun bit of clay here in the fourth round, as Kohn and the Yankees seem like a good fit. Kohn is a 6-foot-4 senior with a tough, angled low release from the left side and has a ton of deception. The fastball can reach the mid-to-uppers, but it’s 90-93 with sink that plays to up along with a nasty sweeping slider. He can flash the changeup with some promising shape and armside play, but the two-pitch mix is simply nasty and the command took major strides this year to help the floor really sky rocket. 

5th Round- Nathan Hall to Diamondbacks at No. 153 overall

Huge upside here as Hall’s speed and hit tool set can really project. He’s an above-average runner who can really get into gear on the paths and produce runs. The hit tool plays to all fields with some big right-handed bat speed and extension. There is some budding right-handed power with impact to pull, though it won’t ever be overwhelming. The speed and contact and well-rounded tool set can make for a huge value in the fifth round. 

 6th Round- Mason Ligenza to Dodgers at No. 195 overall

Another loud upside prep pick here, as Ligenza landing to the Dodgers can be a potential dream scenario given his speed and power. Ligenza has a long-levered 6-foot-5 frame with a ton of room for more. The left-handed power projects with a whippy barrel and uphill finish that can produce some promising fly ball contact at the next level. He’s a good runner capable in center now and potentially moves off as he matures with an above-average arm. The hit tool and discipline is should take some time, but the overall tools here are loud and showed out on the circuit the past couple summers. 

7th Round- Jacob Kuhn to Rays at No. 207 overall

At this stage in the rounds, Kuhn’s arsenal can really pop with the Rays’ pitching development. A JUCO arm from Midland College, Kuhn has live stuff and it’s simple as that. A heavy sinking 93-96 mph that lives at the bottom. He pairs it with a sharp mid-80s slider with two-plane finish and bite that really projects. He’s a good athlete and a physical body who works up tempo and quick down the slope with an arsenal that stood out at this spot. 

8th Round- Brooks Bryan to Royals at No. 248 overall

Bryan’s power and traits behind the dish really stood out. He has plus raw juice with a heavy pull-side swing geared for lift. The athlete won’t be overwhelming laterally but he projects to stick behind it with his arm and big power in the makings from the left side. The whiff and chase must clean up, but Bryan’s carrying tool can be a huge value. 

9th Round- Jared Jones to Pirates at No. 263 overall

Similar to Bryan, Jones top-of-scale raw power at this spot is something of note. It’s some of the easiest all-fields juice you can find in the class. There is still swing-and-miss, but the batted ball improved with less chase. He’s a below-average athlete but a bit sneakier than what may be perceived. There is DH risk and first base limited profile, but the power is the best in class for my money and made some needed improvements to his contact. I like the Pirates taking a chance and playing it out here. 

10th Round- Harrison Bodendorf to Guardians at No. 312 overall

Guardians strike yet again, as Bodendorf has the makings of a nasty reliever with his mix and release height from his 6-foot-5 frame. There is a ton of steep angle to a low-90s fastball that plays to both and his changeup simply disappears as points with heavy fade. He’s simply a tough at-bat in every facet and filled up the zone a good bit this year for the Pokes. 

-Isaiah Burrows

Round 1: Athletics - Jamie Arnold (11th overall)

Jamie Arnold was a steal for the Athletics at 11th overall. He was at one point a consensus Top 3 projected pick. Some things changed as the season went on, but it is still easy to see the value and the upside with Arnold’s profile. He was drafted 11th, carrying a $5.99 million slot value, with a ton of traits to like. A left-handed arm who throws from a low launch, with a sidearm Chris Sale-like release. The heater works in the mid- to upper-90s with carry and life. He also has a really good breaking ball, and the changeup has come a long way. Arnold’s tough release and good stuff, backed up with another year of good performance for the Seminoles, make for a profile with plenty to dream on moving forward. There is some injury concern after he missed time in 2025, and some teams at the top may have looked elsewhere because of that, but Arnold at 11 is a great get for the Athletics organization. - Tyler Kotila

Round 2: Cleveland Guardians - Will Hynes (70th overall)

The Cleveland Guardians got a big-time steal in Will Hynes with their 70th overall selection in the second competitive balance round. Hynes was the best player in Canada last year on the prep side of things, and has worlds of upside with so much room to dream on the projection. He has a more compact and lean frame, but possesses some of the best arm speed and velocity combination in my opinion. Even if its not upper-90s, its 90-94 T95 mph consistently with such an easy and repeatable arm action. Hynes is incredibly athletic and moves well, with a high-spin slider and good changeup to pair. It’s a high-level profile that the Guardians Player Development group is going to have a field day with. Hynes could wind up being a steal at 70th overall a few years from now. - TK

Round 3: Tampa Bay Rays - Taitn Gray (86th overall)

The Rays went into the Midwest with their third-round draft choice, selecting Taitn Gray with the 86th overall pick. Gray was one of the biggest names on the circuit coming out of the Midwest prep circuit. He was far and away the best player in Iowa, and his measurables caught the eyes quickly. A switch-hitting bat with tons of strength and physicality to post plus-EVs from both sides of the plate. He’s gotten a lot of raving reviews during his showings on the circuit, being a great athlete given his size and frame. Gray has a lot to like in the box, with a feel for the catch-and-throw actions as well. It’s hard not to bet on the Rays Player Development group as well, so selecting Gray in the third could wind up being one of their better picks in the draft. - TK

Round 4: Cleveland Guardians - Luke Hill (132nd overall)

Luke Hill is one of those college bats who was able to get it done after transferring. He came into Ole Miss from Arizona State and hit well, showing plenty of bat-to-ball feel, cutting down the punchouts and finding more ways to put the barrel on the baseball. He has some juice, but is more of a gap-to-gap contact bat. He turns in fringe above-average run times and just takes good at-bats overall. Hill has tools to like across the board, and with some defensive versatility, Cleveland may be able to draw some serious value out of this profile. Hill could wind up being a great grab in the fourth round, looking back on this draft class. - TK

Round 5: Toronto Blue Jays - Tim Piasentin (143rd overall)

The Blue Jays put together a draft class that I like a lot across the board, but grabbing Tim Piasentin in the 5th round could be a great pick in terms of the value in the profile. Piasentin is a physical left-handed bat who can really swing it. Being from Alberta, there was not as much looks at Piasentin, but when he was in the states on the circuit or with the Canadian Junior National Team, he was really able to make the most of the opportunity. Piasentin is a left-handed bat with tons of juice and clear power upside at the next level. He fits the corner infield model to a “T,” with a lot to like at the next level if the Blue Jays can continue to develop and refine his profile. The Blue Jays might have gotten themselves a steal in the 5th round. - TK

Round 6: Texas Rangers - Jack Wheeler (175th overall)

One of my favorite picks of the draft was Jack Wheeler, the Morris, Illinois native who was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 6th round. Wheeler was one of the players who seemingly always performed for me on the circuit. He was constantly able to get it done on both sides of the ball, but the bat really always stood out for me. A physical and strong right-handed hitter who could really lift and impact the ball, with a real loud pull-side approach that showed time and time again on the circuit with his Cangelosi Sparks team. Wheeler is a multi-sport standout athlete who has a ton of traits to like in terms of future projection, and the Rangers could really find some value in their sixth-round pick out of Illinois. - TK

Round 7: San Diego Padres - Kerrington Cross (220th overall)

The San Diego Padres selected infielder Kerrington Cross in the seventh round, one of the college performers who garnered significant attention during the 2025 college season. While Cross is on the older side in terms of draft prospects, he was the Big 12 Player of the Year, boasting impressive numbers. Cross hit .396/.526/.647, with 12 pumps and 50 RBI to his credit for the Bearcats. Cross carries a nearly $260,000 slot value, and with some touted prep names up top and Cross’s age, he could be an under-slot candidate. This would allow the Padres to save some money for their other draftees while getting Cross, a collegiate performer with a track record of hitting. - TK

Round 8: Milwaukee Brewers - Hayden Vucinovich (245th overall)

Hayden Vucinovich was a relatively unknown name on the draft circuit, but was a performer on the prep circuit. He took a major velocity jump after this fall and was able to really show improved stuff with a ton of development heading into the 2025 Minnesota high school season. Vucinovich proved himself this spring and showed the fastball up to 96.8 mph in the indoor setting. The heater ticked up, and the stuff showed a great step forward. Vucinovich was an under-the-radar steal for the Brewers and could wind up being a really exciting get, looking back on this class in a few years. - TK

Round 9: Houston Astros - Kellan Oakes (276th overall)

The Astros went above slot (slightly) to sign reliever Kellan Oakes, giving him about $50,000 more than his slot value. The former Oregon State reliever was a high-leverage relief arm for them this year, throwing with a ton of energy and moxie on the bump. He has a really good slider that he manipulates well, showing a good changeup in the mix as well. Oakes can pound the zone at times, when he’s in a groove, the stuff plays above average, and can be really effective. Oakes has plenty of upside, even as a reliever, and the Astros' pitching development group should be excited about the projection here. - TK

Round 10: Cincinnati Reds - Ty Doucette (294th overall)

The Reds signed Rutgers slugger Ty Doucette with their tenth-round pick, going underslot to save some money and get a quality bat. Doucette is a left-handed bat with a sweet swing and tons of feel to hit for power and flash juice. He found barrels, as one of the more consistent and loud bats in the Scarlet Knights' lineup. Doucette stays short to the ball, staying behind it well, showing good strength in the compact swing. He can leverage for really loud results and produce results. Doucette hit .338 during his time with Rutgers (.350 over 237 at-bats this year) with 22 home runs and 103 RBI. The draft-eligible sophomore made noise in his time with Rutgers and could wind up being a great pick for the Reds. - TK

-Tyler Kotila

Rd 1: Boston Red Sox RHP Kyson Witherspoon (15th overall)

The top of the class featured a strong group of collegiate arms, causing Witherspoon to fall out of the Top-10 to 15th overall. It would not be a surprise if that looks like a steal in a couple of years. The righthander possesses an advanced starter profile. The fastball works into the upper-90’s and Witherspoon can hold velocity late in games. A firm slider, and quality curveball give him two breaking balls that he can attack hitters with. A changeup rounds out the quality pitch mix. Witherspoon has the stuff and traits to be a quality starter at the next level. 

Rd 2: Chicago White Sox OF Jaden Fauske (44th overall)

Fauske was the first player off the board in the 2nd round and after rising up draft boards hard this spring. The Illinois prep is one of the more advanced prep bats in the class with a ton of enticing upside. A smooth left-handed stroke with a disciplined approach allows Fauske to put together quality at-bats and barrel balls often against high-end arms. The power would only continue to develop. The offensive upside is some of the most fun in the class and could make Fauske one of the better preps in this entire class. 

Rd. 3; Washington Nationals RHP Landon Harmon (80th overall)

Harmon is one of the premier prep arms in the class and could wind up a steal for the Nats with the 80th overall selection. The Mississippi prep righthander features a projectable 6-foot-5 frame to dream on. The fastball can overpower hitters, working up to 99 mph at times. The slider shows the signs of being a true out pitch. The mix of projection and present power stuff makes for a really fun arm with loads of upside. 

Rd. 4: Atlanta Braves LHP Briggs McKenzie (127th overall)

McKenzie was making a fast ascent up draft boards this spring. Despite falling to the 4th round, the lefthander will demand a hefty signing bonus as one of the more projectable prep arms in the class. A loose, quick arm allows McKenzie to work the fastball into the mid-90’s with run. The curveball at 75-78 is true out pitch with plus potential. It has depth and bite and can miss bats at a high rate. If McKenzie can develop the changeup further and add more strength in order to hold velocity late into games, the Braves have a chance at a steal here in the 4th round.  

Rd. 5: Seattle Mariners OF Korbyn Dickerson (152nd overall)

Dickerson got off to a loud start this spring and finished the year with 19 homeruns while playing centerfield for Indiana. The outfielder possesses big time bat speed and can produce high EVs regularly. His speed gives him a chance to steal 20 bags a year at the next level. There is some refining to do with the approach and a limited track record, but the mix of speed and power with the chance to play centerfield is great value in the 5th round. 

Rd. 6: Chicago Cubs OF Josiah Hartshorn (181st overall)

In a strong group of preps out of California this year, Hartshorn is one of the more intriguing profiles. The outfielder is a switch hitter with big time power from both sides of the plate. Hartshorn took home the HR Derby title at the All-American game last year while hitting from his non-dominant side. The left-handed swing has improved and the right-handed swing still possesses easy juice. Mix in a sound approach, there is obvious offensive potential with run-producing upside. 

Rd. 7: Athletics C Logan Sauve (200th overall)

Suave does not possess any overly loud tools, but is solid across the board with a track record of performing. The backstop receives it well behind the plate and there is some catch and throw ability present. A sound approach at the plate allows Suave to use the entire field. There is feel to hit with gap to gap power that could develop further. A sound defensive catcher with some value at the plate makes for a quality selection in the 7th round. 

Rd. 8: Los Angeles Angels OF Isaiah Jackson (229th overall) 

Jackson turned down money as a prep and winds up in the 8th round to the Angels after a strong junior campaign at Arizona State. The outfielder is the definition of massive upside with significant risk. The bat took significant strides forward this spring, resulting in an 18 homer season. There are still some concerns with the hit tool, but the swing and miss went down and the walk rate went up this year. Defensively, Jackson can handle himself in centerfield with plenty of range and highlight-reel ability. The power and defense will likely bring enough value to warrant this pick. If the hit tool make strides, this could be a steal. 

Rd. 9: San Francisco Giants RHP Reid Worley (266th overall)

Worley possesses one of the better breaking balls in the entire draft. A low-80’s slider shows spin rates over 3000 rpm and has obvious swing and miss ability. The fastball currently sits 88-91 and has been up to 93. Plenty more velocity should be on the way as an athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame continues to add strength. The mix of athleticism and swing and miss potential make this an enticing selection in the 9th round.   

Rd. 10: Washington Nationals 1B Hunter Hines (291st overall)

When you get into the 10th round, going with a collegiate performer is usually a smart route to take. The Nats did just that with Hines here. The Mississippi State first baseman was a four year starter and posted at least 16 home runs every year on campus. The left-handed juice comes easy with loud impact off the barrel. He set the MSU home run record this spring and has run-producing traits. 

-Tyler Henninger
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