Here are Diamondbacks' Draft picks from Day 2

July 15th, 2025
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      PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks continued to stockpile pitching Monday in the 2025 MLB Draft.

      In Sunday’s first three rounds, Arizona college right-handers Patrick Forbes and Brian Curley were Drafted. Overall, 14 of their 21 selections were pitchers, with 12 of the 14 coming from the college ranks.

      “If you watch the Draft [Sunday] night, and I think we see this a lot, the quality hitters tend to get pushed up," Ian Rebhan, D-backs scouting director, said. "Even through the fourth round today, a lot of college hitters go in those rounds. I think we're getting really quality pitchers. They've all got big arms, they've all got starter upside. So I think taking our shots at those guys in those middle rounds and those players being available for us was exciting for sure.”

      Here’s a look at the players the Diamondbacks selected on Day 2 of the Draft:

      Dean Livingston, RHP
      Round:
      4 (No. 123 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: Hebron Christian Academy (Georgia)
      Calling card: Regarded as the best Georgia high school pitcher in this Draft class, he has a quick arm and present and projectable velocity. Some scouts think he could get to 100 mph with his fastball once he matures physically.
      Quote: “Just really liked the upside of this pick. We think he's a starter. He's super athletic, he's physical.” -- Rebhan

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      Nathan Hall, OF
      Round: 5 (No. 153 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: University of South Carolina
      Calling card: has an athletic 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame with solid speed and arm strength, and he may have some untapped power. Has a chance to stick in center field but could easily handle right.
      Quote: “He had a good year this year in the SEC. We think he's super athletic. He can run, he can play defense, he's got contact skills. So I think a pretty well-rounded profile that touches on all five of the tools there.” -- Rebhan

      Sawyer Hawks, RHP
      Round:
      6 (No. 183 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: Vanderbilt University
      Calling card: Pitched with Paul Skenes at Air Force in 2022 and transferred to Vanderbilt in 2024. Missed three months last season with a sprained elbow ligament but bounced back this spring to be Vandy’s closer. Fastball plays better than velocity because of its ride and run.
      Quote: “You're buying super, incredible performance in a really good conference [SEC]. The pitch mix, the strike throwing ability. I know he pitched mostly as a reliever there, but we do think there's a starter [possibility] there.” -- Rebhan

      Joe Ariola, LHP
      Round:
      7 (No. 213 overall)
      Bats/throws: L/L
      School: Wake Forest University
      Calling card: Both his fastball and curveball can be plus pitches when he’s able to locate them. Big upside if he improves his command.
      Quote: “Just buying big, big stuff here. He pitched as a reliever at Wake Forest. He's left-handed. It is a big, big fastball. It's two quality breaking balls. He's got a cutter, he's got a curve ball.” – Rebhan

      Jack Martinez, RHP
      Round:
      8 (No. 243 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: Arizona State University
      Calling card: Has unorthodox delivery mechanics but also has potential for a four-pitch mix with a fastball, changeup, slider and curve.
      Quote: “Another guy with a big fastball up to 97 mph. He's got a plus changeup. He also spins the breaking ball, but it's very much a big fastball, quality, changeup.” -- Rebhan

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      Wallace Clark, SS
      Round:
      9 (No. 273 overall)
      Bats/throws: S/R
      School: Duke University
      Calling card: Born in London, Wallace also played for the 2024 British National Team in the Baseball World Cup in Shaoxing, China where he started all eight games at shortstop. Previously played at Oklahoma University before transferring to Duke
      Quote: “He had almost twice as many walks as strikeouts this year in the ACC. He's got really good contact skills. He's a very instinctual player. He can play shortstop, the switch-hitting just gives him more versatility.” -- Rebhan

      Brady Counsell, SS
      Round:
      10 (No. 303 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: University of Kansas
      Calling card: Is the son of former Major League player and current Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who played for the Diamondbacks from 2000-03 and again from 2005-06.
      Quote: “He can play multiple positions. He's played the outfield in college, he’s played third base. I think there's a lot of defensive versatility there. I think you're buying someone that just has extreme feel for the game and it's elite makeup. He grew up in a clubhouse, he grew up around the game, so you're getting really, really good instincts, feel for the game, makeup, just a really quality senior sign there in the 10th round.” -- Rebhan

      Luke Dotson, LHP
      Round:
      11 (No. 333 overall)
      Bats/throws: L/L
      School: Mississippi State University
      Calling card: Threw 23 1/3 innings in relief last year for MSU, helping lead them to a berth in the NCAA Regionals.

      Taylor Montiel, LHP
      Round:
      12 (No. 363 overall)
      Bats/throws: L/L
      School: Tulane University
      Calling card: Told NOLA.com that he transferred from Mississippi State after pitching there for two seasons because he wanted to be a doctor and liked Tulane’s academic reputation.
      Quote: “The thing I love about him is he’s honest with himself, what he needs to get better at, what he needs to do and now you’re seeing the talent come to fruition.” -- Tulane head coach Jay Uhlman, to NOLA.com

      Alex Galvan, RHP
      Round:
      13 (No. 393 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: Central Florida University
      Calling card: His nickname is Cheese. Can speak Italian. Began his college career at Louisville.

      Blake Fields, OF
      Round:
      14 (No. 423 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: The First Academy (Fla.)
      Calling card: Has signed to play college ball at Miami-Dade Community College.
      Quote: “He was the epitome of consistency this season and his intangibles were greater than just being a player. He’s easy to like, easy to root for, does everything right on and off the field. -- The Field Academy head coach Alan Kunkel, via Yahoo! Sports

      Hayden Murphy, RHP
      Round:
      15 (No. 453 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: Auburn University
      Calling card: Started throwing a cutter last year in the Cape Cod League

      Collin Rothermel, RHP
      Round:
      16 (No. 483 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: Jacksonville University (FL)
      Calling card: Made 15 starts last season and allowed one run or fewer in seven of them.

      Joel Sarver, RHP
      Round:
      17 (No. 513 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: UNC Charlotte
      Calling card: Transferred to UNC Charlotte from Northwest Florida State College. Majored in interdisciplinary studies.

      Raul Garayzar, RHP
      Round:
      18 (No. 543 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: University of Arizona
      Calling card: Can play “Billie Jean” on the guitar and makes Thanksgiving dinner every year for his family.

      Jacob Parker
      Round:
      19 (No. 573 overall)
      Bats/throws: L/R
      School: Purvis High School (Miss.)
      Calling card: The Mississippi State commit has well-above-average raw power and he can mishit balls out of the park and is at his best when he lets his all-fields power come naturally. Father serves as his inspiration.

      Ethin Bingaman, RHP
      Round:
      20 (No. 603 overall)
      Bats/throws: R/R
      School: Corona High School (Calif.)
      Calling card: Strong, athletic and aggressive on the mound, he attacks hitters mostly with a two-pitch mix.

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      Senior Reporter Steve Gilbert has covered the D-backs for MLB.com since 2001.