2025 MLB Draft: Mega-Mock Draft

A plug-and-play pick at 1-1, Anderson likely won’t pitch much this summer due to his extended college workload, but the lefthander could join the Nats’ rotation by next year’s All-Star break.

Arnold should be just like the Halos like ’em – quick to the big leagues.

A third consecutive plug-and-play college lefty, Doyle could be the first of the trio to reach the MLB, as a reliever in September, who is then turned back into a starter next spring.

Visions of ’07 will be dancing around Denver as the Rockies build for the future with a cornerstone piece who has a familiar last name.

This is a dynamic switch-hitting shortstop who is equally as talented in center field. The Cards might be getting someone who had a shot at being the top overall pick in 2026, as Willits re-classed up to become the youngest player on this year’s board.

Hitting on a frontline prep righty pick isn’t easy, but when you do, the value can be rich. Hernandez’s stuff plays today in Double-A, and he is on the fast track to the head of the class as the best right-handed prep arm since Jackson Jobe (2021).

In this scenario, the Marlins unexpectedly land the top hitting prospect from the college ranks as preps and college pitchers prevail up top.

Last summer, the Jays selected the best college right-hander available at pick No. 20 overall, Trey Yesavage, who is fast-tracking to the big club. They can do the same here with another potential fast mover in Witherspoon.

The top prep producer plays much bigger than his 5-foot-9 frame lets on, and the eye-opening impact of his left-handed stick is matched by the defensive prowess and enticing energy.

Andrew Vaughn (2019) and Jacob Gonzalez (2023) have not worked out as a quick-to-the-big-leagues bats for the South Siders, but here’s betting that Irish will.

After getting their pocket picked by the White Sox with Irish – who follows the quick-moving mold of Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz before him – the A’s pivot to pitching, selecting Bremner who could reach the Major Leagues quickly in his own right.

No prepster had a bigger rise over the past year than Parker – and there might not be a ceiling in sight. One of the sweetest left-handed strokes in the class, the power is just starting to show for what might be the highest upside hitter among the prep bats.

Yes, there is some swing-and-miss to Aloy’s game, but the Golden Spikes Award winner is the perfect fit for the Giants with Javy Baez upside and will likley become the second righthanded hitter in history to go oppo into McCovey Cove.

The Rays struck gold with SoCal prep product Carson Williams in 2021, and they will look to see an even bigger jump from Carlson, whose defensive wizardry and upside bat rank amongst the best in the class…  as does his work on the mound, even.

Potentially the infield version of Roman Anthony? The Red Sox continue to stockpile position player talent with another prep left-handed-hitting slugger.

Undervalued, in our opinion, the ‘Hit Doctor’ checks all of the boxes at the plate. He’s a perfect fit to patrol left at Target Field for the next decade.

The Cubs love versatile infielders. They made an astute pick with Nico Hoerner (2018), acquired Dansby Swanson with a free agent signing in 2022, and they get another one here in Kilen.

With speed and bat-to-ball impact from one of the youngest prospects in the class, Hall fits how the Diamondbacks have approached the draft in recent years especially. It’s a win-win here for the Alabama prepster.

Currently with the fourth worst team ERA in MLB, the O’s need pitching, and quickly. Wood’s super whiff, upper-90s riding heater and power breaker will get him there in no time.

This is the likely floor for the slick-fielding Houston, though he drops to No. 20 in this updated mock due to the five-star crop of prep shortstops.

His swing-and-miss tendencies make him a risky pick at No. 21 overall, but the reward could be immense. The Astros can roll the dice and go for a potential All-Star whose raw power is his top tool.

The Braves switch gears after years of prioritizing pitching with their top picks in order to load up on hitters. Pierce is the first of many to come on Day One, and from not-too-distant Mill Creek.

As a power sinker/slider right-hander, the analytics don’t favor Quick, especially his strikeout rate, but the Royals can scout. They know a rotation workhorse when they see one.

Bauer is the most polarizing prospect in this draft. Should he maintain his otherworldy stuff of the spring, it might be laughable that he ever got to the Tigers here. 

Summerhill slides a bit in our latest mock, but his long and athletic frame, high contact rates at the plate, and well-rounded tools are easy to dream on.

Hammond getting to this spot would have some striking similarities to when Aidan Miller reached the Phillies back in ’23. Lightning striking twice? Yes, please.

The Guardians can go in many directions here, but grabbing a future left-handed starter with feel for spin and a MacKenzie Gore-esque look kicks off a five-pick day with considerable upside and value.