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
PITTSBURGH -- Seth Hernandez got to watch Paul Skenes pitch Monday from the seats at PNC Park. On Tuesday, Hernandez got to chat with the Pirates’ ace on the field, with the 2025 first-round pick decked out in the custom white No. 25 jersey with his name stitched onto the...
A little over a week after the Rockies selected high school infielder Ethan Holliday with the No. 4 pick in the Draft, Colorado signed him to a record-breaking deal. The Rockies signed Holliday for $9 million on Tuesday, a source told MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis, setting a Draft bonus record...
For a third straight year, there were record-breaking deals signed in the annual MLB Draft. While nobody has matched the deals signed in last year's Draft by Chase Burns ($9.25 million with the Reds) and Charlie Condon ($9.25 million with the Rockies), the high school players have set their own...
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,...
The initial dust is beginning to settle on the 2025 MLB Draft, with organizations throughout baseball busy inking their draft picks to contracts ahead of the July 28 deadline. Very soon, we'll be seeing these players suit up for their pro debuts with their new teams across Minor League Baseball....
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
This story was excerpted from Jake Rill’s Orioles Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox....
This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Not only does Michael Oliveto bring impressive numbers and athleticism for a high-school catcher to the Tigers system, the supplemental first-round Draft pick from...
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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....
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....
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
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...
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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...
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....
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