Best Pure Hitter: Indiana OF Devin Taylor (2) was one of the most established hitters in the 2025 class with a lengthy track record that spanned his spring college playing time and multiple summers with a wood bat in his hands. He’s a career .350/.459/.672 hitter who walked more frequently than he struck out. His simple swing and solid batting eye give him a chance for an above-average hit tool.  

Best Power Hitter: Taylor (2) is not just a polished bat—he’s also a powerful one. He has a physical frame at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds and power that plays to all fields. He homered 18 times this spring with Indiana, hit 54 in his three seasons with the program and then led all 2025 draftees with six home runs in his pro debut after signing. Oregon State OF Gavin Turley (4) also brings impressive power potential and has a chance for above-average power production. 

Fastest Runner: Turley (4) is an above-average runner who moves well underway and can play all three outfield positions, though he has never been much of a stolen base threat. Virginia Tech SS Jared Davis (17) has shown more in terms of stolen base activity. He went 31-for-36 (86%) on the bases in the 2024 summer in the New England Collegiate League and last spring with Virginia Tech he went 14-for-19 (73.6%). 

Best Defensive Player: West Virginia C Logan Sauve (7) took over as the team’s everyday catcher in 2024 and has the tools to be a solid defender behind the plate, with praise given to his blocking and leadership traits. Florida SS Bobby Boser (11) has played all over the diamond in his college career with time at every position except catcher and pitcher.

Best Fastball: Florida State LHP Jamie Arnold (1) has a fastball that is regularly in the 92-95 mph range and gets up to 98. The pitch comes with tons of armside running life by way of his low three-quarters slot. The angle he creates with a low release point and a flat approach angle only amplifies its power and movement combo. It’s safely a plus offering.

Best Secondary Pitch: Arnold’s (1) slider is his most advanced and polished secondary. It benefits from his low slot and release point in much the same way that his fastball does, with great sweeping depth in the mid 80s that makes it a challenging pitch for both lefties and righties. While it’s a plus pitch right now, Arnold’s changeup could also become a plus pitch if and when he learns to land it more often.

Best Pro Debut: Taylor (2) hit .264/.388/.481 with six home runs and five doubles in 28 games with Low-A Stockton. Yes, there was some swing and miss (28.7% strikeout rate), but the impact he showed was among the most impressive of debut draftees. On the pitching side, West Virginia LHP Griffin Kirn (14) struck out 12 batters and walked four in eight innings and six relief appearances with Stockton. He posted a 1.13 ERA.

Best Athlete: Turley (4) has always been an impressive athlete, going back to his high school days when he ranked as a top 100 prospect in the class. He has a pro frame at 6-foot-1, 196 pounds with an exciting blend of power and speed.

Most Intriguing Background: UNC Wilmington RHP Zane Taylor (5) was a significant riser last spring. He had established himself as a reliable strike-thrower in three college seasons before the 2025 spring began, but as a senior he added significantly more stuff and saw his strikeout rate and overall dominance tick up. He was viewed as one of the priority seniors in the class after showing a fastball that could touch 98 with a miniscule 3.0% walk rate.

Closest To The Majors: Arnold (1) is one of the most big league-ready players in the class. He has multiple years of high-level starting performance in one of the best conferences in the country, he has loud pure stuff and he ties it all together with above-average control. He could be pitching in the majors within a year.

Best 11+ Round Pick (Or UDFA): Indiana prep LHP Alex Barr (12) signed for $350,000 in the 12th round and has a fastball that’s already been up to 95 mph with a physical frame at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds.