MLB Draft 2025 Scouting Reports for Top Prospects Available After Day 1 Results
The first day of the 2025 MLB draft is done, and while 105 players heard their names called on Sunday night, there is still a wealth of talent to be mined on Monday over the final 17 rounds.
As part of our predraft preparation, I wrote up a number of scouting profiles to be used in our live grades article. That preparation serves as a way to stay ahead of the curve timing-wise while still providing in-depth analysis about each player who gets selected.
There are inevitably a handful of those profiles that go unused, and they've been included here to provide a closer look at some of the best talent still on the board entering Day 2 of the 2025 MLB draft.
Catchers
Brayden Jaksa, C, Irvington HS (CA)
Jaksa stands out most for his 55-grade raw power and his strong throwing arm, but it remains to be seen if he will stick behind the plate with a big 6'5", 210-pound frame and raw defensive skills across the board. He could end up fitting best in right field, and he is a good enough athlete to make the move out from behind the plate, though that would put far more pressure on his offensive game. The development of his hit tool will determine his long-term ceiling.
Trent Grindlinger, C, Huntington Beach HS (CA)
Grindlinger is the best defensive catcher in this year's high school class, with a strong track record catching elite talent on the showcase circuit and for Team USA last summer to go along with terrific catch-and-throw skills. With a physically mature 6'2", 195-pound frame, he has some present power. And while his approach at the plate needs further refinement, he has a high floor as a standout defender who can punish a mistake.
Corner Infielders
Jared Jones, 1B, LSU
Jones is a one-tool prospect with huge raw power and questions about whether he will make enough consistent contact to utilize it at the next level. He hit .323/.414/.613 with 22 home runs and 76 RBI to help lead LSU to a CWS title, but also struck out 85 times at a 26.1 percent clip.
Tim Piasentin, 3B, Foothills Composite HS (Alberta)
Piasentin is Canada's top prospect for the 2025 draft cycle, and scouts got a closer look at his game during a trip to Arizona in February. His 55-grade power from the left side will be his carrying tool, and he has a strong 6'3", 200-pound frame.
Mason McCraine, 1B/LHP, Glenwood Academy (AL)
A pop-up prospect with some late helium, McCraine is a 6'7", 205-pound two-way player who has huge raw power from the left side and has been up to 94 mph on the mound. That gives him a profile similar to Bryce Eldridge, Jac Caglianone and fellow 2025 draft pick Kruz Schoolcraft.
Middle Infielders
Coy James, SS, Davie County HS (NC)
James is a seasoned veteran of the showcase circuit, and he played for the U18 Team USA squad as an underclassman in 2023, but he struggled last summer on the showcase circuit and his stock took a hit as a result. He did what he could to erase any lingering concerns this spring, hitting .605/.704/1.222 with 28 extra-base hits in 28 games, and he still stands as one of the best pure hitters in the 2025 prep class. His limited range and lack of quick-twitch athleticism make him a better fit at second base in pro ball.
Daniel Dickinson, 2B, LSU
Dickinson was a two-year starter at Utah Valley State where he hit .367/.469/.661 with 18 home runs as a sophomore before transferring to LSU. He did not fully match that level of production while making the leap from WAC to SEC competition, but he still hit .315/.458/.525 with 12 home runs and 49 RBI in 68 games while serving as LSU's everyday second baseman. He hit just .205 with three extra-base hits in 104 plate appearances in the Cape Cod League last summer, raising some questions about his pro upside.
Luke Hill, 2B/3B, Ole Miss
Hill hit .314/.389/.456 with six home runs and 42 RBI as a freshman at Arizona State, but he struggled to make an impact during his sophomore season after transferring to Ole Miss. He bounced back with a strong junior campaign, posting a .336/.459/.488 line with 19 extra-base hits and 18 steals, and he also showed some valuable versatility while splitting his time between second base and third base. A polished approach and good on-base skills give him a high floor.
Colin Yeaman, SS, UC Irvine
After two standout JUCO seasons at College of the Canyons, Yeaman transferred to UC Irvine and hit .336/.447/.591 with 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 56 RBI in 60 games this spring. He might not have the quickness to stick at shortstop, but he could profile as an offensive-minded second baseman.
Outfielders
Mason Neville, OF, Oregon
Neville went 3-for-27 with 20 strikeouts as a freshman at Arkansas, then transferred to Oregon where he hit .268/.369/.664 with 16 home runs and 43 RBI during a breakout sophomore season. He took another major step forward this spring, significantly improving his walk rate (14.0 to 18.9 percent) and strikeout rate (33.5 to 23.6 percent) while tying for the NCAA lead with 26 home runs in 57 games. If he can stick in center field, which looks like a real possibility, he could be one of the steals of this draft.
Brock Sell, OF, Tokay HS (CA)
One of the better contact-over-power prospects in the 2025 prep class and a standout on the showcase circuit, Sell saw his draft stock take a hit when he got off to a slow start this spring, but he rounded into form as his senior season unfolded. His hit tool, speed and defense in center field give him multi-dimensional value, though he is expected to be an extremely tough sign away from his Stanford commitment at this point.
Alec Blair, OF, De La Salle HS (CA)
A 4-star basketball recruit and the best multi-sport athlete in the 2025 draft class, Blair was slowed by an ankle injury suffered at the end of the basketball season early this spring, but he was showcasing his plus raw power down the stretch. The 6'6", 195-pound outfielder has as much upside as anyone in the prep class thanks to his elite athleticism, remaining physical projection and split focus. His swing can get long and there are some legitimate concerns about his hit tool, but his ceiling is massive.
Henry Ford, OF, Virginia
Ford was a freshman All-American when he hit .336/.409/.597 with 17 home runs and 69 RBI in 61 games. He continued to showcase one of the better hit tools in the country this spring with a .362 average and .420 on-base percentage, but he took a step backward in the power department, finishing with 11 home runs in 231 plate appearances. A 6'5", 220-pound slugger with limited value outside of what he does at the plate, he'll need to find his power stroke again in pro ball.
Gavin Turley, OF, Oregon State
Turley posted a 1.072 OPS with 35 doubles, 53 home runs, 189 RBI and 151 runs scored in 170 career games at Oregon State, and he has some of the best raw power in this year's college class, though it comes with significant questions about his hit tool. He hit .351/.472/.649 with 20 home runs this spring, but he still whiffed more than 22 percent of the time. He is the classic power-over-contact prospect, albeit one who provides some additional value with his plus speed and strong throwing arm.
Nick Dumesnil, OF, Cal Baptist
Dumesnil took home 2025 WAC Player of the Year honors this spring, hitting .360/.442/.598 with 21 doubles, 10 home runs, 57 RBI and 27 steals in 57 games. Those are strong numbers in a bubble, but they actually represented a step backward for him after he logged a 1.142 OPS with 19 home runs as a sophomore. He also saw his strikeout rate spike from 12.9 to 19.8 percent, raising concerns about his hit tool. With an athletic 6'2", 210-pound frame and plus speed, he could be a steal if the power returns.
William Patrick, OF, St. Frederick HS (LA)
Patrick was a three-sport prep standout who also played wide receiver and defensive back for the football team and was one of the better long jumpers in the state of Louisiana. He is a raw prospect on the baseball field with top-of-the-scale speed, a strong arm and natural power in his 6'2", 200-pound frame.
Korbyn Dickerson, OF, Indiana
Dickerson was a draft prospect out of high school, but he redshirted as a freshman at Louisville before tallying just 22 plate appearances in 2024. He transferred to Indiana and hit .314/.381/.632 with 14 doubles, 19 home runs and 77 RBI while showcasing a well-rounded game and 20/20 potential.
James Quinn-Irons, OF, George Mason
One of only three D-I players to record 100 hits this season, Quinn-Irons batted .419/.523/.734 with 24 doubles, 16 home runs, 85 RBI and 36 steals in 61 games. There is some swing-and-miss to his game, but he showed a more refined approach and better pitch recognition as a junior.
Right-Handed Pitchers
Matthew Fisher, RHP, Memorial HS (IN)
The Indiana Gatorade High School Player of the Year, Fisher was also an all-state quarterback for the same Memorial High School program in Evansville, Indiana that produced Don Mattingly. The 6'3", 200-pound right-hander provides a good mix of athleticism and projection with a four-pitch arsenal that has a chance to be plus across the board and smooth mechanics. His high-spin fastball has good life and sits in the mid-90s, while he has a good feel for spinning the ball and the makings of a quality changeup.
Mason Pike, RHP, Puyallup HS (WA)
Pike is a legitimate two-way prospect. As a hitter, he has some raw power and a strong arm that will likely fit best at third base. On the mound, he gets up to the mid-90s with his fastball and shows some feel for a changeup, though his 6'0", 193-pound frame does not offer much projection.
Zane Taylor, RHP, UNC Wilmington
Taylor started 57 games and pitched 301.2 innings as a four-year staple in the UNC Wilmington rotation, and he earned second team All-American honors this year while going 11-2 with a 1.98 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and a 105-to-11 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 95.2 innings. Already 23 years old, he is a high-floor senior sign.
Left-Handed Pitchers
Jack Bauer, LHP, Lincoln-Way East HS (IL)
Bauer stood out for his velocity and little else as a junior while playing alongside 2024 second-round pick Tyler Bell; but after an offseason of honing his craft, he emerged as one of the top arms in the 2025 prep class. He is still extremely unpolished, with spotty command and lagging secondary stuff, but after regularly touching triple digits and uncorking a record-setting 103 mph fastball in June—the hardest pitch ever recorded by a prep lefty—his ceiling has climbed considerably. He's a project, but one who could pay huge dividends.
Cameron Appenzeller, LHP, Glenwood HS (IL)
Appenzeller helped lead Glenwood High School to the state semifinals in basketball and got a late start to his baseball season as a result, further limiting his opportunities to be scouted on the mound while playing in a cold-weather state. He has a highly projectable 6'6", 180-pound frame and the potential to take off once he turns his full attention to baseball. The athleticism that helped him average 13.1 points per game on the basketball court is also present in his ability to repeat his mechanics.
Briggs McKenzie, LHP, Corinth Holders HS (NC)
McKenzie has one of the better curveballs in the 2025 prep class and more projection remaining in his 6'2", 190-pound frame, but he will need to prove he can carry his velocity deeper into games after touching 95 mph this spring but mostly working in the upper 80s. His arm action can get long at times, which impacts his command, but he is a good enough overall athlete to believe he should be able to tighten things up in pro ball.
Uli Fernsler, LHP, Novi HS (MI)
Fernsler has some of the best command in the 2025 prep class and is more polished than the average high school pitcher, though there is also still plenty of projection remaining in his 6'4", 205-pound frame. He has touched 93 mph with his fastball and has an advanced feel for his changeup, though his slider lags behind those other offerings. The Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year could be a tough sign away from his TCU commitment.
Aiden Stillman, LHP, Trinity Prep (FL)
Stillman was a standout on the mound for the U18 Team USA squad at World Cup qualifying last summer, and he offers a projectable 6'3", 190-pound frame and the potential for three above-average offerings. He has advanced pitchability that could be appealing.
Jared Spencer, LHP, Texas
Spencer did not sign with the Phillies as a 14th-round pick last year, opting to transfer to Texas for his senior season after three years at Indiana State. The 6'3", 210-pound lefty posted a 3.10 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 52.1 innings this spring before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in April.
Pico Kohn, LHP, Mississippi State
Kohn spent his freshman season pitching in relief, then missed all of 2023 and part of 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 6'4", 200-pound southpaw returned strong this spring with a 4.73 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 80 innings, and he offers a bit more upside than the usual high-floor college lefty.
