Surprises off the bat in MLB Draft
Eli Willits (Nationals) became the third-youngest player taken first overall and the Angels selected Tyler Bremner next. Review the Day 1 action.
Eli Willits, SS
Tyler Bremner, RHP
Kade Anderson, LHP
Ethan Holliday, SS
Liam Doyle, LHP
Seth Hernandez, RHP
Aiva Arquette, SS
JoJo Parker, SS
Steele Hall, SS
Billy Carlson, SS
Jamie Arnold, LHP
Gavin Fien, SS
Gavin Kilen, SS
Daniel Pierce, SS
Kyson Witherspoon, RHP
Marek Houston, SS
Ethan Conrad, OF
Kayson Cunningham, SS
Ike Irish, C
Andrew Fischer, 3B
Xavier Neyens, SS
Tate Southisene, SS
Sean Gamble, OF
Jordan Yost, SS
Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP
Gage Wood, RHP
Jace LaViolette, OF
LOS ANGELES -- Brady Ebel stood in the batter's box at Dodger Stadium. After laying a bunt down to each side, he took his first hack at the ball....
Below is a list of every player drafted through the first 43 picks (up to the second round) of the 2025 MLB Draft. Each club has until 5 p.m. ET on Monday, July 28, to come to terms with its Draft selections. If a player has exhausted his collegiate eligibility,...
TAMPA -- When it comes to the MLB Draft, words like “upside” and “projection” are typically reserved for evaluating high school players. Even with years of development still in store, college players are often seen as something closer to a finished product....
SEATTLE -- Xavier Neyens finally spilled the beans on where he got the Astros short-sleeved pullover he wore during a Zoom interview shortly after he was selected by Houston in the first round of the MLB Draft on Sunday. He said he bought it at the team store at Daikin...
TAMPA -- The last time Daniel Pierce was at George M. Steinbrenner Field, it was for a pre-Draft workout with the Rays that turned out to be quite a story. With his luggage lost and most of his baseball gear with it, Pierce nonetheless made a tremendous impression on Tampa...
Caden Bodine talks about the moment he was drafted by Orioles, his love for catching and looking up to Adley Rutschman
2025 MLB Draft 19th overall pick Ike Irish discusses his ability to showcase his talents and what he adds to the Orioles organization
Senior VP of Scouting Paul Gillispie recaps Guardians' day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
VP of Amateur Scouting Tod Johnson recaps the Brewers' day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino recaps the Astros' 2nd day of the MLB Draft
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The 2025 Draft ended on Monday. How long should we wait to start thinking about the Class of 2026? How does now sound? The scouting industry hasn't waited. The high school summer showcase circuit and wood bat college leagues like the Cape Cod League were being scouted even before this...
NEW YORK -- The Yankees’ decision-makers were gathered in a conference room at the club’s Player Development complex in Tampa, Fla., as the early picks of the 2025 MLB Draft ticked by. Inside the room, there was quiet hope that shortstop Dax Kilby would still be available -- and growing...
The New York Mets on Thursday announced that they have signed infielder Mitch Voit. The University of Michigan player was selected 38th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft. Voit will begin his career in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He will be available to the media at Citi Field on Friday,...
The 2025 Draft saw 615 picks made across 20 rounds over just two days earlier this week. As we at MLB Pipeline have taken some time to let the dust settle, some picks continue to stand out more than others. It could be that an organization got the best possible...
Reggie Willits, father of 2025 MLB Draft No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits discusses his son being selected first and more
Phillies assistant general manager Brian Barber discusses the team's top picks from Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
Reds of Amateur Scouting Joe Katuska breaks down the top highlights of the team's picks from Day 2 of the 2025 Draft
D-backs Director of Amateur Scouting Ian Rebhan breaks down the team's notable picks from Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft
Marlins director of scouting Frankie Piliere discusses the Marlins' Draft strategy of taking the best player available and more
The Orioles have had some wildly successful Drafts. Their best ever came in 1978, when they snagged Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. in the second round and 134-game winner Mike Boddicker in the sixth in 1978. Other standout efforts include Baltimore grabbing Don Baylor and Bobby Grich with their...
The 2025 MLB Draft is officially over, and the discourse has shifted from prediction to analysis. The days following the event, which spanned 20 rounds (plus compensatory rounds) and 615 picks, serve as prime real estate to break down your favorite team’s picks and identify some of the best values...
This story originally ran previously, before JoJo Parker was drafted with the No. 8 pick by the Blue Jays and Jacob Parker was drafted with the No. 573 pick by the D-backs....
ATLANTA -- The Power & Light District is known for bringing the buzz and electricity to Kansas City’s downtown. On Monday, Beau Peterson -- whose Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kansas is about 20 miles southwest of that very neighborhood -- brought his own power to baseball’s premier slugging...
With fourth overall pick Ethan Holliday, an infielder, as the only high school player chosen in the 20 rounds, the Rockies realize that it's best to have players who can help quickly. Toward that end, the Rockies chose versatile hitters -- as opposed to the big-swinging power hitters of past...
After focusing exclusively on college players during Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Cubs spent two of the first three rounds on Day 2 selecting talent from the high school ranks (with another college outfielder sandwiched in between). They went back to picking from the college ranks for...
DENVER -- University of Southern Mississippi right-hander JB Middleton's 2025 season included a deep postseason run and Mississippi collegiate player of the year honors. It also placed him high on MLB Draft boards. But Middleton -- the Rockies' second-round pick (45th overall) in the MLB Draft -- said toughness gained...
CHICAGO -- The White Sox had a focused plan over these two days of the 2025 Draft, involving input from numerous people and departments within the organization, and followed through. “Extremely excited about being disciplined with what we're trying to accomplish: Middle of the field players,” White Sox director of...
LOS ANGELES -- After the Dodgers took a pair of pitchers on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft -- including top pick Zach Root at No. 40 -- they continued to stock up on arms on the second and final day of the event on Monday. L.A. drafted pitchers...
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies approached Day 2 of the MLB Draft much like they did Day 1 -- focusing extensively on collegiate pitchers. After selecting Gage Wood with their first-round pick -- the first time the Phils have drafted a college arm in the opening round since 2014 -- the...
Scott Hunter discusses Day 2 of the Draft, selecting players who are coming off injuries and more
Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis highlight the most notable moments and takeaways from the 2025 MLB Draft
Jaden Fauske discusses being picked 44th overall by the White Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft
Andrew Fischer discusses being selected 20th overall by the Brewers, his willingness to play multiple positions and his excitement to explore the Milwaukee area
Brady Ebel discusses being the 32nd overall pick by the Brewers in the 2025 MLB Draft
Senior VP of Scouting Paul Gillispie speaks on the Guardians drafting Jace LaViolette at No. 27 and what he brings to the team
D-backs director of scouting Ian Rebhan discusses the club's excitement to welcome shortstop Kayson Cunningham and RHP Patrick Forbes
Brewers VP of Amateur Scouting Tod Johnson discusses the Brewers' Day 1 Draft picks, what they like about each player, what positions they could play and more
Phillies Director of Amateur Scouting Brian Barber speaks on the team's Draft, the selection of Gage Wood, what they like about him and more
The Houston Astros select infielder Nick Monistere with the 126th pick of the 2025 Draft
Eli Willits, SS
Tyler Bremner, RHP
Kade Anderson, LHP
Ethan Holliday, SS
Liam Doyle, LHP
Seth Hernandez, RHP
Aiva Arquette, SS
JoJo Parker, SS
Steele Hall, SS
Billy Carlson, SS
Jamie Arnold, LHP
Gavin Fien, SS
Gavin Kilen, SS
Daniel Pierce, SS
Kyson Witherspoon, RHP
Marek Houston, SS
Ethan Conrad, OF
Kayson Cunningham, SS
Ike Irish, C
Andrew Fischer, 3B
Xavier Neyens, SS
Tate Southisene, SS
Sean Gamble, OF
Jordan Yost, SS
Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP
Gage Wood, RHP
Jace LaViolette, OF