MLB Draft 2025: Top Picks, Bold Predictions, and the Tigers’ Next Move
As the 2025 MLB Draft rapidly approaches, excitement and speculation are swirling around baseball fans and experts alike. We're officially in mock draft season, and the buzz is growing louder with each passing day. With Sunday, July 13 marked as the kickoff for the first three rounds, teams are locking in their strategies and fans are eager to see which young talents will shape the future of Major League Baseball.
At the heart of the debate is the question: who goes No. 1 overall? Based on the latest composite mock drafts compiled from five reputable sources—USA TODAY, MLB Pipeline, ESPN, The Athletic, and Baseball America—there’s a tight race between two standout prospects. LSU left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson and high school shortstop Ethan Holliday are the consensus frontrunners, with three experts favoring Anderson for his polished college resume, and two leaning toward Holliday, the ultra-talented prep bat with sky-high potential.
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It's the classic draft dilemma: do you take the proven college arm or the high-upside high school bat? For the Washington Nationals, who hold the top pick, the decision will not only define their draft but could also shape their franchise's trajectory for years to come.
Looking beyond the top pick, nine of the top ten players appeared on all five mock drafts—a rare alignment among analysts that underscores the depth and clarity at the top of this class. Notable names include Liam Doyle (LHP, Tennessee), Aiva Arquette (SS, Oregon State), Eli Willits (SS, Oklahoma H.S.), and Seth Hernandez (RHP, California H.S.). Even with some variance in draft position, these players are widely viewed as elite talents.
Then there’s the Detroit Tigers, quietly holding the No. 24 overall pick. While they’re not drafting at the top, their selection still holds intrigue. Under Scott Harris' leadership, Detroit has consistently targeted high-upside high school position players, and it seems that trend is likely to continue. Most mock drafts predict the Tigers will go with a left-handed hitting prep player, and several names have emerged as strong candidates.
USA TODAY projects infielder Xavier Neyens, a tall and athletic slugger from Mt. Vernon (Washington), as the pick. Neyens boasts an exciting power profile, drawing comparisons to former MLBers from his high school. MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo sees outfielder Slater de Brun, a dynamic Oregon talent with “Corbin Carroll vibes,” as Detroit’s choice. Meanwhile, CBS and Baseball America are united on shortstop Kayson Cunningham from Texas, a polished hitter with top-tier contact skills. ESPN adds a twist, suggesting Georgia shortstop Daniel Pierce, with Coy James also mentioned as a potential curveball pick.
So while we may not know exactly how the chips will fall, one thing is certain—the 2025 MLB Draft promises intrigue, surprises, and future stars. Whether it's Anderson or Holliday at No. 1, or a sleeper prospect slipping into the first round, draft night will once again deliver the drama we love. And for the Detroit Tigers, their next franchise cornerstone could very well be just a few picks away.
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