{"id":11306,"date":"2025-06-18T16:20:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/mlb-draft-2025-projections-and-rising-players\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T16:20:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:20:51","slug":"mlb-draft-2025-projections-and-rising-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/mlb\/mlb-draft-2025-projections-and-rising-players\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Draft 2025: Projections and Rising Players"},"content":{"rendered":"With the Combine underway and few games remaining in Omaha, the MLB draft season is nearing its end. It&#8217;s time for a new projection of the first round of the 2025 draft.\n\nThe start of the MLB draft combine indicates that we are entering rumor season, where reality is distorted day by day. Private on-field workouts for the mentioned players have concluded, limiting useful information and focusing rumors on controlling perception.\n\nA notable trend is the rise of several college position players, which could affect high school players, who might slide in the draft, often due to higher bonuses.\n\nIn the previous projection, Arkansas right-handed pitcher Gage Wood was ranked 17th. After throwing a no-hitter in the College World Series, Wood appears to have a higher value.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MLB Draft First 40 Picks Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\nThe MLB draft will begin on Sunday, July 13th.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Washington Nationals<\/h3>\n\n\nKade Anderson, LHP, LSU\n\nThe discussion about number 1 is open, but Anderson seems to be the favorite over Ethan Holliday. Seth Hernandez and Eli Willits are also options.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Los Angeles Angels<\/h3>\n\n\nLiam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee\n\nTrying to predict this selection is complicated. The Angels usually choose fast college players. Although Doyle has had an excellent season, there are doubts about their interest. Teams behind the Angels believe that Doyle could fall to the 9th or 10th position. The Angels could also consider high school shortstop Eli Willits.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Seattle Mariners<\/h3>\n\n\nJamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State\n\nThe Mariners appear focused on pitchers, with Anderson and Arnold as top options. Oregon State shortstop Aiva Arquette is also being considered.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Colorado Rockies<\/h3>\n\n\nEthan Holliday, 3B, Stillwater HS (Oklahoma)\n\nHolliday is a clear connection and could be selected if not number 1. Colorado is also interested in Aiva Arquette and Kyson Witherspoon.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. St. Louis Cardinals<\/h3>\n\n\nJoJo Parker, SS, Purvis HS (Mississippi)\n\nThe situation opens up at this point. Names like Ike Irish, Eli Willits, Parker, and Billy Carlson are options. If Anderson, Arnold, and Holliday are not available, they will likely choose a position player. Parker could generate savings and is gaining momentum.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Pittsburgh Pirates<\/h3>\n\n\nAiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State\n\nArquette and Billy Carlson are the most likely options. High school right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez could also be considered.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Miami Marlins<\/h3>\n\n\nEli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (Oklahoma)\n\nWillits is considered for the first selections. Miami focuses on position players from the institute, and they could also look for &#8220;underslot&#8221; deals.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Toronto Blue Jays<\/h3>\n\n\nIke Irish, C\/OF, Auburn\n\nIrish could move up in the rankings. It is rumored that college hitters are rising in the draft. Toronto could opt for the college route if they don&#8217;t find the right player.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Cincinnati Reds<\/h3>\n\n\nSeth Hernandez, RHP, Corona HS (California)\n\nHernandez could be selected here or by the Mariners. If he is not available, the Reds will look for players with potential, mainly from high school.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Chicago White Sox<\/h3>\n\n\nBilly Carlson, SS, Corona HS (California)\n\nThe White Sox have a wide range of options. Doyle, Carlson, and Parker could be selected here.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Athletics<\/h3>\n\n\nBrendan Summerhill, CF, Arizona\n\nRight-handed college pitchers like Kyson Witherspoon and Gage Wood come into play. College position players are also considered.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Texas Rangers<\/h3>\n\n\nSteele Hall, SS, Hewitt-Trussville HS (Alabama)\n\nThe Rangers could choose a top-tier player or focus on high school prospects with potential. Hall could be the last position player at that top level. They are also interested in high school receiver Michael Oliveto.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. San Francisco Giants<\/h3>\n\n\nKyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma\n\nWitherspoon has options in the top 10, but Gage Wood is close. The Giants have considered several college players.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Tampa Bay Rays<\/h3>\n\n\nGavin Kilen, SS, Tennessee\n\nThe Rays are usually interested in high school position players. Kilen leads the group of college players.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Boston Red Sox<\/h3>\n\n\nGavin Fien, 3B, Great Oak HS (California)\n\nFien fits in this position. The Red Sox could consider Gage Wood.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Minnesota Twins<\/h3>\n\n\nGage Wood, RHP, Arkansas\n\nWood could be a great bet. Minnesota mainly focuses on college players.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Chicago Cubs<\/h3>\n\n\nWehiwa Aloy, SS, Arkansas\n\nAloy could be selected here. Wood is also an option, along with other power hitters.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Arizona Diamondbacks<\/h3>\n\n\nMarek Houston, SS, Wake Forest\n\nThe Diamondbacks are looking for contact-oriented players for key positions.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Baltimore Orioles<\/h3>\n\n\nJace LaViolette, CF, Texas A&amp;M\n\nLaViolette could be selected here. Xavier Neyens is also an option.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Milwaukee Brewers<\/h3>\n\n\nCaden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina\n\nBodine is an option for teams focused on numbers, given his contact and framing ability. Many contact-oriented hitters are considered.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Houston Astros<\/h3>\n\n\nXavier Neyens, 3B, Mount Vernon HS (Washington)\n\nHouston has considered several outstanding athletes in the institute.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Atlanta Braves<\/h3>\n\n\nTyler Bremner, RHP, UC Santa Barbara\n\nBremner could be a good option in this position.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Kansas City Royals<\/h3>\n\n\nJosh Hammond, 3B, Wesleyan Christian HS (North Carolina)\n\nHammond has several options. The Royals are expected to select a high school pitcher or a shortstop.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Detroit Tigers<\/h3>\n\n\nAndrew Fischer, 3B, Tennessee\n\nFischer is on the rise. Detroit seeks to combine a college player with a high school player.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. San Diego Padres<\/h3>\n\n\nSlater de Brun, CF, Summit HS (Oregon)\n\nDe Brun could be selected in this position. The Padres are interested in several high school players.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. Philadelphia Phillies<\/h3>\n\n\nSean Gamble, 2B, IMG Academy (Florida)\n\nThe Phillies are considering high school players with potential. They could combine this selection with a high school pitcher.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. Cleveland Guardians<\/h3>\n\n\nTate Southisene, SS, Basic HS (Nevada)\n\nThe Guardians could choose a high school position player or take advantage if a college player falls to this position.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selections by prospect promotion incentive<\/h2>\n\n\n28. Kansas City Royals: Daniel Pierce, SS, Mill Creek HS (Georgia)\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation Selections<\/h2>\n\n\n29. Arizona Diamondbacks: Kayson Cunningham, SS, Johnson HS (Texas)\n\n30. Baltimore Orioles: Cam Cannarella, CF, Clemson\n\n31. Baltimore Orioles: Dax Kilby, SS, Newnan HS (Georgia)\n\n32. Milwaukee Brewers: Jaden Fauske, OF, Nazareth Academy HS (Illinois)\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competitive Balance Selections<\/h2>\n\n\n33. Boston Red Sox: Luke Stevenson, C, North Carolina\n\n34. Detroit Tigers: Aaron Watson, RHP, Trinity Christian HS (Florida)\n\n35. Seattle Mariners: Ethan Conrad, RF, Wake Forest\n\n36. Minnesota Twins: Charles Davalan, LF, Arkansas\n\n37. Tampa Bay Rays: Anthony Eyanson, RHP, LSU\n\nThese teams have been penalized for exceeding the competitive balance tax.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">38. New York Mets<\/h3>\n\n\nDevin Taylor, LF, Indiana\n\nTaylor is interested in this round. He doesn&#8217;t have huge potential, but he could progress quickly.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">39. New York Yankees<\/h3>\n\n\nJ.B. Middleton, RHP, Southern Miss\n\nMiddleton is a pitcher with potential and good numbers.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">40. Los Angeles Dodgers<\/h3>\n\n\nQuentin Young, SS, Oaks Christian HS (CA)\n\nYoung is a player with great potential. The Dodgers also have the number 41 pick.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Combine underway and few games remaining in Omaha, the MLB draft season is nearing its end. It&#8217;s time for a new projection of the first round of the 2025 draft. The start of the MLB draft combine indicates that we are entering rumor season, where reality is distorted day by day. 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