Meet these '25 first-round Draft picks in Spring Breakout

The third annual Spring Breakout is going to provide a first look at some of the biggest names in the 2025 Draft. A number of them have seen limited action during Spring Training while others will be making their unofficial debuts in the prospect showcase.

Fans will get to scout these picks along with their organizations and the opposition.

At the 2025 event, recent Draft picks took center stage. Last year's postseason star Trey Yesavage appeared in his first outing for the Blue Jays at Spring Breakout, striking out the side in his second frame. Switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje also made his unofficial debut, showing off his ambidextrous ability against 2024 No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana.

This year’s iteration of the prospect showcase promises to offer more of the same with 13 first-round selections yet to make their pro debuts on their respective clubs' rosters. Here’s a breakdown of the group in the order in which they were drafted:

2. Tyler Bremner, RHP (LAA No. 1/MLB No. 81)
Bremner became the first pitcher selected in the 2025 Draft after boosting his stock with 74 strikeouts over his final seven starts (43 1/3 innings) for UC Santa Barbara. The 21-year-old possesses a legitimate three-pitch mix -- a four-seamer, a slider and a changeup -- and can reach 98 mph with his four-seamer. He is slated to start for the Angels on Thursday.

3. Kade Anderson, LHP (SEA No. 2/MLB No. 21)
The Mariners gave Anderson the remainder of 2025 to rest after he led Louisiana State to a national championship and won Most Outstanding Player honors at the Men's College World Series in June. Now back on the mound, he has been the talk of Seattle’s camp. The 6-foot-2 southpaw has made three outings this spring, and despite mixed results, he's tallied nine strikeouts in seven innings. Look for Anderson to show off his polish and competitive nature on Friday against the Brewers.

No. 6 Seth Hernandez, RHP (PIT No. 3/MLB No. 29)
The highest-drafted prep arm since Jackson Jobe was selected No. 3 overall in 2021, 19-year-old Hernandez will have one of the best four-pitch mixes in the Minors. The California native couples his 70-grade four-seamer -- which reaches triple digits -- with a plus changeup, a hard slider and a curveball that registers elite spin rates. Paul Skenes delivered an iconic moment during the inaugural Spring Breakout in 2023. Now organization mate Seth Hernandez will have the opportunity to do the same.

No. 8 JoJo Parker, SS (TOR No. 2/MLB No. 45)
In 2023, the Blue Jays drafted Arjun Nimmala, a right-handed shortstop with a projectable frame and some pop in his bat. And in many ways, Parker offers a similar profile from the left side. The Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year in 2025, Parker has a powerful left-handed swing and a good feel for the strike zone. Earlier this week, Blue Jays farm director Joe Sclafani said he hasn’t seen a teenager as comfortable in the box as Parker since Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

No. 9 Steele Hall, SS (CIN No. 3/MLB No. 83)
The Reds expect Hall to add strength to his frame and build on his gap-to-gap power, but for now, his calling card is his speed. Both on the basepaths and at shortstop, the 18-year-old glides with ease. Look for Hall to make an electric play in the field or take an extra base à la Reds star Elly De La Cruz during the prospect showcase.

No. 10 Billy Carlson, SS (CWS No. 5/MLB No. 73)
Hailing from the same California high school as Seth Hernandez, Carlson has the makings of a future Gold Glover. He pairs his well-above-average arm strength -- Carlson reached 97 mph on the mound in high school -- with smooth actions and advanced instincts. Many Draft evaluators referred to Carlson as the best defensive prep shortstop they've ever seen.

No. 11 Jamie Arnold, LHP (ATH No. 2/MLB No. 41)
Arnold attacks hitters with a three-pitch mix, centered around his four-seamer and slider. Coming from an unorthodox angle that creates a similar effect to Chris Sale’s delivery, the former Florida State southpaw fanned batters at a 12.6 K/9 clip during his junior season.

No. 14 Daniel Pierce, SS (TB No. 5)
Pierce, the son of a high school coach, impressed scouts with his makeup during the Draft process. He has a mature contact-first approach at the dish and controls the strike zone well. The Rays believe Pierce’s well-rounded foundation signals possible five-tool potential.

No. 15 Kyson Witherspoon, RHP (BOS No. 4/MLB No. 84)
The Red Sox have stockpiled intriguing arms since Craig Breslow took over as Chief Baseball Officer in 2023, and Witherspoon has become the latest addition to that group. The 6-foot-2 right-hander mixes in five different offerings -- his best being a four-seamer that can reach 99 mph.

No. 21 Xavier Neyens, SS (HOU No. 2)
At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, Neyens is as physical a high school product as they come. He possesses significant bat speed in his left-handed stroke and has a knack for lofting balls in the air. As his body continues to fill out, Neyens projects to amplify his already plus-plus raw pop and become a serious power threat.

No. 23 Sean Gamble, OF/2B (KC No. 5)
Toolsy and athletic, the Royals expect Gamble to develop into a player who can impact the game in a variety of ways. He is still gaining strength, but his plus speed and penchant for finding the barrel should be on full display at Spring Breakout.

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No. 24 Jordan Yost, SS (DET No. 9)
Yost already made the ultimate first impression on the Tigers on March 15, when he launched a grand slam against the Yankees in his first professional at-bat, unofficial though it was. The 19-year-old excels at making contact and controlling the strike zone, and the Tigers believe he will tap into even more power as he matures.

No. 27 Jace LaViolette, OF (CLE No. 9)
LaViolette, dubbed Lord Tubbington by his Texas A&M teammates, is a physical specimen with plenty of thump. Over three seasons for the Aggies, the 6-foot-6 outfielder clubbed 68 homers and drove in 202 runs. LaViolette suffered a fractured left hand in the Southeastern Conference Tournament last summer, but is now healthy and primed to put on a show.