MLB Draft prospects 2025: Final big board of top 60 players overall, ranked from Kade Anderson to Ethan Petry

The top of the 2025 MLB Draft isn't quite as college-heavy as 2024, with a handful of high school shortstops expected to hear their name called in the first round, but college arms are still at the forefront of the class.

From LSU's Kade Anderson to Tennessee's Liam Doyle, as many as four collegiate starters could come off the board within the first 10 picks, giving teams a chance to add potential cornerstones who could reach the majors fairly quickly. 

Whether the Nationals will land on Anderson or high school standout Ethan Holliday with the top pick is still a mystery. Washington's decision to clean house and fire GM Mike Rizzo one week before the draft only adds to the intrigue, though momentum has pointed in Anderson's direction, between reports and his excellent College World Series.

The Sporting News ranks the top 60 prospects in the 2025 MLB Draft, with Anderson and Holliday leading the way.

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MLB Draft prospects 2025

1. Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU

Kade Anderson isn't Paul Skenes, but his ascent in the College World Series mirrors what Skenes did two years ago. Both dominated on the biggest stage to lead LSU to a national championship, and Anderson could soon join Skenes in going from the projected No. 2 pick to the No. 1 pick as a result.

Anderson led the nation in strikeouts with 180 in 119 innings and posted a 3.18 ERA with a pair of complete games, including one in Omaha. While he has a Tommy John Surgery in his history, Anderson has only gotten better as he has moved further away from the procedure. With his trajectory still pointing upward, he's become the consensus No. 1 prospect in this draft. 

2. Ethan Holliday, SS/3B, Stillwater (OK)

Projected as the No. 1 pick for most of the past year, Holliday had a bit quieter of a spring than some expected, but the upside is still very much there. Holliday is three inches taller than his brother, Jackson, and should offer more power as he grows into his frame, with third base his more likely long-term position. If Holliday can make adjustments and hit for contact consistently, he can turn out to be the biggest star from this draft.

3. Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State

Oregon State always seems to produce impressive middle infield prospects, and the Beavers have another slam-dunk first-round bat in Hawaiian-born shortstop Aiva Arquette. A transfer from Washington, Arquette mashed in his only season at Oregon State, batting .354 with 19 home runs and a 1.115 OPS. He could land at second base if needed, but his arm is strong enough to play on the left side of the infield. Arquette has the potential to be a quick riser for whichever organization drafts him. 

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4. Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee

Doyle has been one of 2025's fastest risers after transferring from Ole Miss, posting a 3.20 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 164 strikeouts over 95.2 innings. The Tennessee left-hander relies heavily on his fastball, and it's hard to blame him when it's consistently in the mid-90s. Whichever team drafts Doyle will try to fine-tune Doyle's secondary pitches to turn him into a more complete pitcher, but that blazing fastball was tough to hit in 2025 and will likely make him a top-five pick.

5. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State

Florida State's Jamie Arnold became an early contender for the No. 1 pick with a terrific sophomore season in 2024, and he didn't do much to damage his stock in 2025. While control issues popped up a bit more than they did in 2024, Arnold had a 2.98 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 12.6 strikeouts per nine innings as the ace of the Seminoles' staff. He could be a contender to come off the board as early as No. 2 to the Angels, though his range more likely starts with Seattle at No. 3. 

6. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona (CA)

Hernandez is on the older end for high schoolers, as he is already 19, but that shouldn't be a worry for teams who are thinking about his ceiling. Hernandez's fastball already touches 97-98 mph, and he has a well-developed changeup in his arsenal. With a requisite frame at 6-4 and solid control, Hernandez is far and away the top high school pitcher in this draft and could be a contender to be taken in the top-five. 

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7. Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton (OK)

The youngest of the top prep prospects, Willits doesn't even turn 18 until December. He's an excellent contact hitter and is disciplined beyond his years at the plate, with power the lingering question as he develops. At just 17, however, some teams early in the draft will bet on being able to develop that power. Willits is the son of former Angels outfielder Reggie Willits.

8. Billy Carlson, SS, Corona (CA)

A high school teammate of Hernandez, Carlson should be one of the first high school bats off the board. Carlson's defense at shortstop is his most valuable asset, and any team that banks on being able to develop his bat could wind up with a five-tool prospect — even if his offensive game isn't quite as moldable at 19. 

9. Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma

Witherspoon showcased improved control in his final season at Oklahoma, halving his walk rate from 2024 and posting a 2.65 ERA with 124 strikeouts over 95 innings for the Sooners. With a solid frame, a fastball that can touch 99 mph, and a strong slider, Witherspoon is the leading college right-hander in this draft and would be a nice consolation prize for any team that misses the chance to draft Anderson, Doyle, or Arnold.

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10. Ike Irish, C, Auburn

Irish has been a bit of a late riser in the draft process, emerging as a potential top-10 pick, and he can thank a stellar final season at Auburn. Irish hit .364 with 19 home runs and a 1.179 OPS this season, showcasing improved power in a loaded SEC. While he could be an outfielder long-term if catching doesn't pan out, Irish's bat should make him an option in the early portion of the first round.

11. JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (MS)

Parker might be a tier behind Willits and Carlson among high school shortstops, butt the gap isn't large by any means. His glove isn't as advanced as Carlson's, but his upside at the plate is higher. The Mississippi State commit should be a strong contact hitter as he develops, with power being the component that can turn him into a much more complete prospect. Parker's brother, Jacob, is also a notable prospect in this year's draft.

12. Steele Hall, SS, Hewitt-Trussville (AL)

Another high-ceiling prep shortstop, Hall is a project but has significant room to grow with his 18th birthday just passing in late June. His athleticism should allow him to stick at shortstop long-term, and his bat is advanced enough for his age that taking him in the first round isn't necessarily a massive risk despite his age. Any team that has full faith in its development system could have its eyes on Hall. 

13. Wehiwa Aloy, SS, Arkansas

Aloy spent much of the spring-into-summer projected to be drafted a bit later than this, but you would have to think some teams are going to stop overthinking it after the season he had at Arkansas. A Sacramento State transfer, Aloy broke through in his second season at Arkansas, batting .350 with 21 home runs and a 1.107 OPS while helping the Razorbacks reach the College World Series. While strikeouts have popped up as an issue at times, Aloy has some of the most advanced power of any infielder in this draft and has flashed improved bat-to-ball skills in 2025. Aloy might not stick at shortstop, but his bat should make him a top-20 pick. 

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14. Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona

Summerhill struggled in the College World Series and didn't flash much power with the Wildcats, but he hit .343 with a 1.015 OPS this season despite hitting only four home runs. Summerhill's bat-to-ball skills make him a fairly safe bet to become an MLB contributor, and a development system that can unlock a bit more power in his profile can turn him into a terrific value in the middle of the first round.

15. Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest

Houston steadily improved with each season at Wake Forest, and he flashed some real power for the first time this past season with 15 home runs along with a .354 AVG and 1.055 OPS for the Demon Deacons. While the sustainability of that power is unclear, Houston is considered a terrific defensive shortstop and has enough four- or even five-tool potential to be a top-20 pick. 

16. Daniel Pierce, SS, Mill Creek (GA)

Pierce has some of the best speed in this draft, and his contact skills are impressive for a high school bat. The power is a wild card, as it is for many prep hitters, but the right system could turn the Georgia commit into a well-rounded player. 

17. Tyler Bremner, RHP, UC Santa Barbara

Bremner saw his ERA jump from 2.54 in 2024 to 3.49 in 2025, but the peripherals don't offer much concern. His strikeout rate improved to 12.9 per nine innings, and he only allowed five home runs while keeping his walk rate roughly where it was. Even if he couldn't fully deliver on expectations in 2025, Bremner has flashed the tools to be a major-league starter and should hear his name called near the middle of the first round after the top tier of college arms is off the board. 

18. Kayson Cunningham, SS, Johnson (TX)

Cunningham might he hurt by the sizable number of high school shortstops expected to hear their names called early on Sunday night — from Holliday, Willits, and Carlson to Parker, Hall, and Pierce — but he should land somewhere inside the first round. Cunningham's bat-to-ball skills are his best asset, but how much his power can come along is a question. At just 5-10, he doesn't have a frame to grow into that will allow him to naturally hit for more power. Still, it will be tough for teams in the mid-to-late first round to pass on such an advanced contact bat out of the high school ranks.

19. Jace LaViolette, OF, Texas A&M

LaViolette is one of the most intriguing players in the draft, as a dominant sophomore season with 29 home runs in 68 games initially put him in the No. 1 pick discussion before a tougher 2025 season sank his stock. LaViolette still posted a 1.003 OPS with 18 home runs, but he hit only .258 and added to swing-and-miss concerns with a strikeout rate north of 25 percent. If you're looking for a boom-or-bust player, this is the pick. 

20. Gage Wood, RHP, Arkansas

Wood didn't enter the College World Series with the numbers of a first-round pick, sitting on an ERA of 5.02, but he quickly offered a reminder of why he was in the first-round conversation with a historic 19-strikeout no-hitter of Murray State. Teams often value tools over production, and Wood has the tools to be a frontline starter if the rest comes together. Wood had a ridiculous 16.5 strikeout per nine rate, and he kept walks limited with only 1.7 per nine innings in 2025. Yes, he was hit around by the SEC, but his dominant close left an unmistakable impression.

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21. Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee

Kilen, a Louisville transfer, excelled in his first season in the SEC, batting .357 with 15 home runs and a 1.112 OPS. While the sustainability of Kilen's power is a question, he's shown enough growth to be an option for teams picking in the middle of the first round.

22. Slater de Brun, OF, Summit (OR)

DeBrun is just 5-10, so his frame might limit the kind of power he can hit for at the professional level, but the tools are otherwise all there. de Brun's speed is valuable both on the basepath and in the outfield, and his contact ability should translate well to the next level. A similar style of player to Corbin Carroll — albeit with plenty of development ahead — de Brun could be an option right in the range of Arizona's first-round pick.

23. Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP, Sunset (OR)

Every high school pitcher is a project, but Schoolcraft comes with tantalizing potential. He comes with a massive 6-8 frame and 97-mph fastball, two major assets for whichever team gets the opportunity to develop him. The Tennessee commit is also an impressive hitter, but it's his arm that is expected to make him a first-round pick as long as he's willing to pass on the Volunteers.

24. Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina

A driving force behind Coastal Carolina's run to the College World Series finals, Bodine never flashed much power at the collegiate level but has terrific contact ability with a .337 AVG and .968 OPS over three seasons with the Chanticleers. Bodine's defensive skills behind the plate help elevate him into a first-round prospect, and he should be a first-round pick after spending much of the spring in the second-round range.

25. Josh Hammond, 3B, Wesleyan Christian (NC)

A bit of a late riser, Hammond still has plenty of work ahead in his development, but he doesn't offer many obvious flaws. With intriguing power and a strong arm that should allow him to land at third base and play it well, Hammond could intrigue one team enough to take him earlier than expected. Notably, Hammond has also impressed as a pitcher in high school. A two-way future isn't likely, but could focusing solely on hitting turn him into an even more complete bat?

Top 60 MLB Draft prospects for 2025

Here are the top 60 prospects in the 2025 MLB Draft.