Though plenty of Oregon State Beavers are expected to hear their names called during the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on July 13 and 14, one name stands out above the rest after a terrific 2025 campaign.
For the second straight season, a Beaver is expected to hear his name called within the first 10 picks: Aiva Arquette, who played just one season in Corvallis after transferring from Washington. Arquette would be the second consecutive Beaver selected among the first 10 picks after Travis Bazzana went No. 1 overall to the Cleveland Guardians in 2024.
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A 6-foot-5, 220-pound infielder from Hawaii, Arquette was named a second-team All-American by Perfect Game and Baseball America and earned third-team All-America honors from NCBWA and D1 Baseball. The junior led the Beavers with a .354 batting average and finished second on the team with 19 home runs and 66 RBIs to go along with 73 runs scored and 17 doubles.
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Along with Arquette, several Beavers are expected to be in the mix throughout the 615-pick draft, including Gavin Turley, Trent Caraway and Nelson Keljo.
The first three rounds, along with compensatory and competitive balance picks, will take place on July 13 beginning at 3 p.m. PT (ESPN). The rest of the draft will begin at 8:30 a.m. PT on July 14 and air on MLB.com.
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Follow along throughout the course of the draft to find out which pro organizations select Oregon State’s stars.
Oregon State infielder Aiva Arquette, left, tags out Oregon catcher Anson Aroz during an April 29 game at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. Arquette is expected to go early in Sunday’s first round of the MLB draft.
Oregon State players taken in the MLB draftMason Pike, SS/RHPSelected by the Washington Nationals with the No. 561 overall pick
Pike is Oregon State’s second high school commit to be drafted this year after Neyens was taken in the first round. Pike, like Neyens, is a Washington product.
He’s rated as a top-20 high school shortstop nationally and is the No. 2 overall prospect from Washington. He boasts switch-hitting capabilities and arm strength that earned him MLB.com’s No. 135 overall draft prospect, so a slip to No. 561 overall is significant.
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His strong commitment to Oregon State — he’s been verbally committed since April of 2021 — may have played a role in his draft selection.
He’ll have a decision to make regarding his future with either pro baseball or the Beavers, where his versatility at shortstop and on the mound could be utilized.
Canon Reeder, OFSelected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the No. 533 overall pick
The third Oregon State outfielder taken in day two of the draft, Reeder’s impressive junior campaign launched him onto the prospect boards and into the Pirates organization.
In 55 games this season, Reeder launched eight homeruns and 26 RBIs with a batting average of .293. His bat speed, contact and glove were enough to make the Pirates bite in the late rounds of the 2025 draft.
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Reeder recently posted to his Instagram a picture of himself collecting dirt at the College World Series with the caption, “Beaver nation, forever.” The post, regardless of meaning, reads as a love letter to Corvallis and his time with the Beavers following three quality years.
The Bend, OR native has delivered quite a career for the Beavers, and now the decision to go pro or return to Corvallis is his.
Oregon State’s Canon Reeder celebrates hitting a single during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on March 7.
Dallas Macias, OFSelected by the Atlanta Braves with the No. 457 overall pick
Macias is the second Beavers outfielder to be selected in Monday’s draft after Gavin Turley went in round four.
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Macias recently entered the NCAA transfer portal, but now has even more options regarding his future. He could join the Braves organization, choose a new college to attend in the fall, or return to Oregon State yet.
He’s a Colorado former Gatorade Player of the Year in high school and dedicated three years to the Beavers baseball program. In 2024, somewhat of a breakout year for Macias, he batted .315 with eight home runs, 41 RBIs and 16 extra-base hits in 59 games (52 starts). In 2025, his batting average fell to .159 in 41 games (28 starts).
His versatile outfield persona and strong, accurate arm were enough to convince the Braves to take a flier on him in round 15.
Oregon State’s Dallas Macias celebrates reaching first base during game one of the Corvallis Super Regional of the NCAA Tournament at Goss Stadium on June 6.
Wilson Weber, CSelected by the Miami Marlins with the No. 348 overall pick
Weber was the leader behind the plate this past season for the Beavers and now gets his shot at the big leagues with OSU teammate and No. 7 overall pick Aiva Arquette in the same organization.
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The senior and Oregon native was a Buster Posey Award semifinalist and a member of ABCA’s All-America Second Team in 2025. As a prospect Weber flashed promise at the plate with a .326 batting average, 12 home runs and 17 extra-base hits. He also carved out an 11-game hit streak during the season.
Defensively, he committed just four errors in 60 games and is a quality prospect that the Marlins want behind the plate in their farm system.
This marks the second year in a row that the Marlins have taken two Beavers in the draft, after selecting Aiden May and Micah McDowell a year ago. Oregon State fans can keep their eyes on and around the Marlins organization and farm system to stay up to date with their former Beavers stars as they take the next step in their careers together.
Oregon State’s Wilson Weber celebrates hitting a double during game one of the Corvallis Super Regional of the NCAA Tournament at Goss Stadium on June 6.
Kellan Oakes, RHPSelected by the Houston Astros with the No. 276 overall pick
Oakes is the second Beaver’s pitcher to go in day two of the draft, going in the ninth round of the event.
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He finished 2025 with a 5-1 record in 20 games, four starts. The Oregon native held opponents to an intriguing .232 batting average and posted a 3.68 ERA while striking out 47 in just over 36 innings. The Astros have long been a competitive organization anchored by quality pitching, now hoping Oakes can contribute to that legacy.
Oakes is a junior and has college eligibility remaining, though being selected in the pick slot worth $199,500 by the Astros infers a future in that direction.
Oregon State’s Kellan Oakes dives towards Florida State’s Drew Faurot for the out during game one of the Corvallis Super Regional of the NCAA Tournament at Goss Stadium on June 6.
Nelson Keljo, LHPSelected by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 192 overall pick
Keljo is the Beaver’s first pitcher off the board.
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In 58.1 innings pitched in 2025, Keljo struck out 63 and allowed 46 hits. The junior from Portland played a vital role in the College World Series run that Oregon State made this season, spotlighted by a save against TCU.
The 21-year-old southpaw is an Oregon native from the same high school, Jesuit, that produced MLB pitchers and former first-round draft picks Mick Abel (Phillies) and Noble Meyer (Marlins).
Keljo stands at 6-feet 4-inches and weighs around 220 pounds, presenting an intimidating frame for opposing batters. Keljo was rated a top-200 prospect coming into the draft with a mid-90s fastball and intriguing off pitches that made him the Guardians, an organization known for developing great pitchers, guy.
He’ll be joining former Beavers Travis Bazzana and Steven Kwan in the Guardians organization.
Oregon State’s Nelson Keljo celebrates defeating Florida State 14-10 and a trip to Omaha in game three of the Corvallis Super Regional of the NCAA Tournament at Goss Stadium on June 8.
Gavin Turley, OFSelected by the Athletics with the No. 110 overall pick
Oregon State’s all-time career home runs leader is the second Beaver off the board after four picks in day two.
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Turley, an American Baseball Coaches Association First Team All-American, is praised for his powerful bat with 20 homeruns and 69 RBIs this season. His speed and athleticism from the outfield make for a well-rounded prospect that the A’s were ready to take a swing on.
The junior Beaver from Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ now joins an impressive club of alumni from his high school to be drafted to the MLB, most notable being Yankees star Cody Bellinger.
Turley joins a ball club with a rich history in developing and fielding top-quality outfielders, including Hall of Fame members Rickey Henderson and Reggie Jackson.
Oregon State outfielder Gavin Turley reacts after hitting a home run during the game against Saint Mary’s in the NCAA Corvallis Regional on May 30.
Xavier Neyens, SS/3BSelected by the Houston Astros with the No. 21 overall pick
The recent high school grad and Oregon State signee is off the board and now has a decision to make. Will Neyens go pro, or will he elect to join the Beavers in Corvallis?
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Neyens was the state of Washington’s No. 1 overall prospect and Perfect Game’s No. 5 high school prospect nationally, and signed with the Beavers back in November. He was rated the No. 25 overall prospect in the MLB Draft and reads similar to Arquette in terms of what makes him stand out as a prospect.
In 2024, the No. 21 overall pick in the draft held a pick value of $3,934,400 and agreed to a signing bonus of the same number. This year, the pick value raised to $4,122,500.
Drafted players typically have around two weeks to sign their contracts and make decisions about their futures. Oregon State fans will be keeping a close eye on what that decision is.
Aiva Arquette, SSSelected by the Miami Marlins with the No. 7 overall pick
Arquette has become Oregon State’s fourth player to be drafted in the top 10 of the draft since 2018. He joins an impressive list with Nick Madrigal, Adley Rutschman and Travis Bazzana.
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The 21-year-old Hawaiian is touted as a versatile and confident left-sided infielder with a well-established presence at the plate. He was rated MLB.com’s No. 6 overall prospect coming into the draft with the help of his powerful upside with a bat and high-rated arm from the infield.
Arquette joins a team whose farm system includes the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A), Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A), Beloit Sky Carp, (High-A) and Jupiter Hammerheads (Single-A).
Individually, Arquette will find competition in the Marlins’ farm system with a handful of positional rivals. That includes Marlins No. 2 prospect and MLB Top 100 prospect, 19-year-old Starlyn Caba.
Oregon State infielder Aiva Arquette was taken by the Miami Marlins with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
Landon Bartlett covers high schools and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at lbartlett@salem.gannett.com or on X and Instagram @bartlelo.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Which Oregon State Beavers players were selected in 2025 MLB Draft?