Here are our favorite picks from the Draft -- one for each team

The 2025 MLB Draft featured 615 selections across 20 rounds in two days, with MLB Pipeline identifying standout picks based on talent value, organizational fit, or exceeding expectations. These selections range from first-round choices to as late as the 12th round.

Toronto Blue Jays chose high school shortstop JoJo Parker in the first round, prioritizing a premium-position player over anticipated college pitching. Parker's smooth left-handed swing and increasing power potential project him as an impactful everyday hitter, even if he eventually shifts to second or third base.

Baltimore Orioles selected outfielder Slater de Brun with the 37th overall pick (Competitive Balance Round A), leveraging their league-largest bonus pool to acquire a player Washington targeted later. De Brun offers surprising power for his 5-foot-10 frame, plus speed, and Corbin Carroll-esque defensive abilities as a left-handed hitter.

Tampa Bay Rays picked Arizona outfielder Brendan Summerhill 42nd overall (Competitive Balance Round A), securing MLB Pipeline's 16th-ranked prospect. Despite concerns about chase rates and power, Summerhill's bat-to-ball skills, above-average speed, and defensive versatility (capable in center or right field) provide significant upside.

Boston Red Sox unexpectedly landed Oklahoma right-hander Kyson Witherspoon at 15th overall—the draft's top college pitcher. Witherspoon's arsenal includes a 99-mph fastball, an elite curveball, and potentially plus sliders and cutters, fulfilling Boston's pitching focus.

New York Yankees drafted high school shortstop Dax Kilby 39th overall (supplemental first round), considering his arrival a 50-50 gamble. The polished Georgia prep hitter stands out for his mature approach, compact left-handed swing, and consistent gap-to-gap contact ability.

Cleveland Guardians selected Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette with the final first-round pick (30th overall), gaining notable value for a player once projected first overall. Despite a .258 average and 25.2% strikeout rate as a junior, LaViolette's raw power, athleticism, and Aggie career records (68 HR, 169 BB) remain elite.