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Now that the 2025 MLB draft is complete, it's time for an updated look at how all 30 MLB farm systems stack up and how recent picks fit into their team's organizational prospect rankings.
The Los Angeles Angels shocked observers by taking UC Santa Barbara pitcher Tyler Bremner at No. 2 overall. The Seattle Mariners took LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, who helped his team win the 2025 College World Series, at No. 3 while the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday, son of former star outfielder Matt Holliday, at No. 4.
The Washington Nationals were awarded the No. 1 pick in December's draft lottery and selected high school shortstop Eli Willits on Sunday in a surprise pick.
Eli Willits, son of former major league outfielder Reggie Willits, was picked first by the Nationals in Sunday's Major League Baseball draft, the club opting for the less-heralded Oklahoma prep shortstop coming into this season.
The Orioles’ first three picks were Auburn catcher/corner outfielder Ike Irish (No. 19), Coastal Carolina catcher Caden Bodine (No. 30) and Wehiwa Aloy (No. 31). The No. 19 pick was the Orioles’ original first-round selection, while Nos. 30 and 31 were compensation for losing Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander in free agency.
Devin Taylor becomes IU baseball's highest MLB draft pick since Kyle Schwarber, lands with Athletics
Taylor was selected 48th by the Athletics as Sunday kicked off the 2025 MLB Draft. It's the highest Hoosiers selection since Schwarber was picked fourth by the Chicago Cubs in the 2014 draft. Though Taylor could return to school for his final season of eligibility, he was drafted at a slot value of $2.03 million, a starting point for negotiations.
The deal could signal a sweeping series of sell moves by the O's, who now have seven picks in the top 100 on Sunday.
Byron Center graduate and Appalachian State pitcher Jackson Steensma was the 272nd overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft.