2025 MLB Draft Results

Round 2

Indiana left fielder Devin Taylor fell to the second round. Find out who got him.

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: July 13, 2025.

44. Chicago White Sox: Jaden Fauske, C, Nazareth Academy HS (IL) C- Grade
    
    
    The Chicago White Sox had another reach in the 2025 MLB Draft. I'm not sure how the Chicago White Sox will be competitive down the road with these High School batters.
    
    
    
45. Colorado Rockies: JB Middleton, P, Southern Mississippi A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-0 178 lb JB Middleton went 10-1 with a 2.31 ERA, and 122 strikeouts in 105 1/3 innings pitched. He was sixth in strikeouts, tenth in ERA, and eleventh in wins this past season as the number one starter on Southern Mississippi. Middleton reminds me a lot of Gavin Williams coming out of East Carolina in the 2021 MLB Draft except he's not as big or as tall as Williams was despite having a similar pitching form.
    
    
    
    JB Middleton has a 95 mile per hour 4-seam fastball, a 93 mile per hour 2-seam fastball, a 86 mile per hour slider, a 88 mile per hour cutter fastball, and a 87 mile per hour changeup. Middleton has a good variety of pitches as well as experience as both a starter and a relief pitcher.
    
    
    
    The Rockies need a number one starter to anchor their rotation. JB Middleton gives them that.
    
    
    
    
    
46. Miami Marlins: Brandon Compton, LF, Arizona State A+ Grade
    
    
    Atlanta drafts an outfielder for the future. Brandon Compton is one of the best outifelders on Arizona State with the versatility to play all three outfielder roles at left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder.
    
    
    
    The 6-1 225 lb Brandon Compton saw his production decline in 2024 to 2025. Brandon Compton went form having a .354 batting average and 14 home runs to having a .271 batting average and 9 home runs in 2025. Brandon Compton did have 10 stolen bases while posting a .996 fielding percentage in 2025 after posting a 1.000 fielding percentage in 2024.
    
    
    
47. Los Angeles Angels: Chase Shores, P, LSU C Grade
    
    
    The 6-8 252 lb Chase Shores had a 1.96 ERA starting 4 games appearing 7 times only pitching 18.1 innings pitched in 2023 before an elbow injury ended his season. He redshirted in 2024. Chase Shores will be a sophomore redshirt at LSU this spring after having a minor role on the LSU Tigers team that won the 2023 College World Series.
    
    
    
    Chase Shorts has a 98 mile per hour 4 seam fastball, a 81 mile per hour slider, and a 85 mile per hour changeup He has three plus pitches, but these pitches were inconsistent. Shores will be a first round pick if he manages to refine his pitches in 2025. He didn't refine his pitches and had an ERA of above 5.00 in 2025.
    
    
    
    
    
48. Sacramento Athletics: Devin Taylor, LF, Indiana A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-1 215 lb Devin Taylor had a .315 batting average, 51 starts, 61 runs, 63 hits, 13 doubles, 3 triples, 16 home runs, 59 RBI's, and a .926 fielding percentage as a true freshman in 2023. Devin Taylor had a .357 batting average, 59 starts, 67 runs, 86 hits, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 20 home runs, 54 RBI's, and a .974 fielding percentage as a true sophomore in 2024. Devin Taylor had a .374 batting average, 55 starts, 63 runs, 80 hits, 13 doubles, 2 triples, 18 home runs, 66 RBI's, 12 stolen bases, and a .981 fielding percentage as a junior in 2025.
    
    
    
    Devin Taylor can hit home runs, line drives, grounders, and bunts. He's a five tool batter with the batting, speed, arm, and fielding MLB teams covet. He's got the versatility to play both left fielder and third baseman even though left fielder is his main spot.
    
    
    
49. Washington Nationals: Ethan Petry, RF, South Carolina A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-4 235 lb Ethan Petry had a .321 batting average, 30 runs, 50 hits, 92 total bases, 10 doubles, 1 triple, 10 ome runs, 34 RBI's, 0 stolen bases, and a .986 fielding percentage in 2025. Ethan Petry hit 23 home runs as a freshman, but a sprained joint shoulder limited him to one game after April in 2025.
    
    
    
    
    
50. Pittsburgh Pirates: Angel Cervantes, P, Warren HS (CA) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-3 195 lb Angel Cervantes had 55 strikeouts and a 2.96 ERA in 48 2/3 innings pitched as a junior in 2024. Angel Cervantes went 7-3 in 66 2/3 innings with a 1.59 ERA 106 strikeouts, 4 complete games, and was the Gateway League Pitcher Of The Year as a senior in 2025.
    
    
    
    Angel Cervantes has a 93 mile per hour 4-seam fastball, a changeup described as a bugs bunny changeup which is his best pitch, and a slider. He developed a curveball over the summer in 2024 which became his best pitch in 2025. Angel Cervantes can develop into either a future starter or long reliever on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
    
    
    
    
    
51. Cincinnati Reds: Aaron Watson, P, Trinity Christian HS (FL) A+ Grade
    
    
    Cincinnati drafts the top pitcher on the board here to develop. Aaron Watson from Trinity Christian High School in Jacksonville is the top pitcher on the board.
    
    
    
    The 6-5 205 lb Aaron Watson went 3-0 and posted a 1.12 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 31.1 innings pitched as a sophomore in 2023. Aaron Watson posted a 2-1 record, a 2.44 ERA, and 44 strikeouts, in 37 1/3 innings pitched as a junior in 2024. Aaron Watson had a 0.64 ERA in 66 2/3 inings pitched with 85 strikeouts as a senior in 2025. Watson improved the velocity on his fastball from 91 to 96 miles per hour in his senior season.
    
    
    
    Aaron Watson has a 96 mile per hour 4-seam fastball, a 96 mile per hour 2-seam fastball, a 95 mile per hour sinker, a 80 miler per hour slider, and a 85 mile per hour changeup. He has a good variety of pitches and could develop into a starter for Cincinnati down the road if the Cincinnati Reds remain patient.
    
    
    
52. Texas Rangers: AJ Russell, P, Tennessee C Grade
    
    
    AJ Russell was another reach. He had a really bad ERA.
    
    
    
    
    
53. Tampa Bay Rays: Cooper Flemming, SS, Ganesha HS (CA) D Grade
    
    
    Tampa Bay already drafted a shortstop. This was a massive reach.
    
    
    
54. Minnesota Twins: Quentin Young, 1B, Oaks Christian HS (CA) A+ Grade
    
    
    Quentin Young is the nephew of Dimitri and Delmon Young. He was originally supposed to be a part of the 2026 MLB Draft, but reclassifed. Quentin Young has the versatility to play third baeman, shortstop, second baseman, first baseman, left fielder, right fielder, and designated hitter.
    
    
    
    The 6-6 215 lb Quentin Young had a .318 batting average, 18 home runs, 9 stolen bases, a 95 mile per hour fastball which he throws with precision in addition to accuracy when fielding, and a .980 fielding percentage as a senior at Oak's Christian High School in 2025. Quentin Young's floor is Jayson Werth or Delmon Young. His ceiling is Dmitri Young's base running, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power hitting, and Jose Ramirez's defending.
    
    
    
    Minnesota's current first baseman is under contract until 2029. Quentin Young should be ready by then.
    
    
    
    
    
55. St. Louis Cardinals: Ryan Mitchell, 2B, Houston HS (TN) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-3 185 lb Ryan Mitchell had a .468 batting average, 10 home runs, 61 runs scored, 52 RBI's. His coach said he has the plate discpline of a future Hall of Famer. Ryan Mitchell won the 2025 Gatorade High School Player Of The Year Award in the state of Tennessee.
    
    
    
    Ryan Mitchell may not do much on St. Louis. He's a good insurance plan if J Wetherholdt does not pan out.
    
    
    
56. Chicago Cubs: Kane Kepley, RF, North Carolina C- Grade
    
    
    Chicago reached here. There were better players on the board.
    
    
    
    
    
57. Seattle Mariners: Nick Becker, SS, Don Bosco Prep HS (NJ) A+ Grade
    
    
    Nick Becker was incredible at Don Bosco Prep High School posting other worldly numbers. This was an incredible value pick for the Mariners in the second round.
    
    
    
58. Baltimore Orioles: Joseph Dzierwa, P, Michigan State A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-7 180 lb Joseph Dzierwa had an 8-3 record with a 2.36 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 91 2/3 innings pitched in 2025. Joseph Dzierwa had a 1 complete game shutout this year and was the Big 10 Pitcher Of The Week 4 times the first player since Alex Wimmers on Ohio State back in 2009. He also won the 2025 Big 10 Pitcher Of The Year Award.
    
    
    
    Joseph Dzierwa has a 95 mile per hour 4-seam fastball, a 93-mile per hour 2-seam fastball, a 81 mile per hour changeup, a 78 mile per hour slider, and a 85 mile per hour cutter fastball. Joseph Dzierwa has five different pitches and has excellent command with pitches in the exact corner and exact line of the strike zone. His floor is a number five starter in an MLB rotation and his ceiling is a number one starter.
    
    
    
    
    
59. Milwaukee Brewers: JD Thompson, P, Vanderbilt D Grade
    
    
    JD Thompson had an ERA of above 4.00. Horrible pick by the Brewers with better pitchers on the board.
    
    
    
60. Atlanta Braves: Alex Lodise, 3B, Florida State A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-1 190 lb Alex Loside won the 2025 Dick Howser Award which is College Baseball's version of the Heisman Trophy. Alex Lodise had a .394 batting average, 62 runs, 95 hits, 68 RBI's, 18 doubles, 3 triples, 17 home runs, 6 stolen bases on 6 stolen base attempts, and a .977 fielding percentage in 2025.
    
    
    
    Alex Lodise played shortstop on Florida State. He will probably move to third baseman on the Atlanta Braves.
    
    
    
    
    
61. Kansas City Royals: Michael Lombardi, P, Tulane A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-3 201 lb Michael Lombardi went 4-1 with 11 saves and a 2.14 ERA in 42 innings pitched with the Tulane Green Wave as a senior in 2025. Michael Lombardi had 1 game where he pitched 7 innings as a starter that he won, so he could be used as a substitute starter, but is much more effective as a relief pitcher.
    
    
    
    Michael Lombardi has a 95 mile per hour 4-seam fastball that goes up to 97 out of the bullpen, a 93 mile per hour 2-seam fastball that goes up to 97 out of the bullpen, a a 78 per hour curveball that goes up to 81 out of the bullpen, and a 82 mile per hour changeup that goes up to 85 miles per hour out of the bullpen.
    
    
    
    Michael Lombardi has played all four infielder spots outside of catcher. He also played center fielder. This versatility is impressive, but Michael Lombardi projects as a reliever in the MLB.
    
    
    
62. Detroit Tigers: Malachi Witherspoon, P, Oklahoma C Grade
    
    
    Malachi Witherspoon is the brother of Kyron Witherspoon. He isn't as good as his brother, but this is a solid pick.
    
    
    
    
    
63. Philadelphia Phillies: Cade Obermueller, P, Iowa C- Grade
    
    
    Cade Obermuller has an ERA of above 4.00. This is a reach despite his value.
    
    
    
64. Cleveland Indians: Dean Curley, SS, Tennessee A+ Grade
    
    
    Cleveland gets their shortstop of the future here. Tennessee shortstop Dean Curley is a great fit for Cleveland as he could be an eventual replacement to Brayan Rocchio at shortstop.
    
    
    
    The 6-3 218 lb Dean Curley posted a .285 batting average, 51 runs, 63 hits, 10 doubles, 1 triple, 12 home runs, 50 RBI's and a .935 fielding percentage as Tennessee's starting shortstop as a true freshman in 2024. Dean Curley had a .315 batting average, 67 runs, 76 hits, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 14 home runs, 51 RBI's, 128 otal bases, a .523 slugging percentage, 8 stolen bases, and a .906 fielding percentage as a junior in 2025. Dean Curley could be that power hitting shortstop that Cleveland is looking for.
    
    
    
    
    
65. Los Angeles Dodgers: Cam`Leiter, P, Florida State C Grade
    
    
    Cam Leiter was a reach here. He had a 4.63 ERA in 2024 and did not pitch in 2025.
    
    
    
    
    
66. Cleveland Indians: Aaron Walton, RF, Arizona A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-3 218 lb Aaron Walton had a .320 batting average and 18 home runs in 2025. This is an excellent value pick by Cleveland in the second round.
    
    
    
    
    
67. Tampa Bay Rays: Dean Moss, CF, IMG Academy HS (FL) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-0 187 lb Dean Moss was teammates with Sean Gamble at IMG Academy playing center fielder on IMG Academy. Dean Moss posted a .471 batting average, 31 runs, 33 hits, 16 RBI's, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 4 stolen bases, and a 1.000 field percentage in 2025.
    
    
    
68. Milwaukee Brewers: Frank Cairone, P, Delsea Regional HS (NJ) D Grade
    
    
    Milwaukee reached here. There were better value picks on the board.
    
    
    
69. Baltimore Orioles: JT Quinn, P, Georgia A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-6 210 lb JT Quinn posted a 2.75 ERA in 2025. He went 1-1 with 1 save in 2025 with debate between whether he's a starter or a reliever.
    
    
    
    
    
70. Cleveland Indians: Will Hynes, P, Lorne Park SS HS (ON) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 190 lb Will Hynes has a slider with 2,700 RPM. Will Hynes could potentially develop into a future starting pitcher in one of MLB's best development systems.
    
    
    
71. Kansas City Royals: Justin Lamkin, P, Texas A&M A Grade
    
    
    The 6-4 210 lb Justin Lamkin went 5-7 at Texas A&M with a 3.42 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 2025. He did pitch all nine innings against Georgia in his second to last start posting a complete game shutout.
    
    
    
    Justin Lamkin has a 93 mile per hour 4-seam fastball, a 91 mile per hour 2-seam fastball, a 81 mile per hour slider, and a 80 mile per hour changeup. Justin Lamkin has enough talent to develop into a number two starter on the Colorado Rockies.
    
    
    
    
    
72. St. Louis Cardinals: Tanner Franklin, P, Tennessee A Grade
    
    
    Tanner Franklin is a decent bullpen arm. This is great value in the late second round.
    
    
    
73. Pittsburgh Pirates: Murf Gray, 3B, Fresno State A+ Grade
    
    
    Murf Gray was the Mountain West Co Player Of The Year. I also belileve he was Fresno State's first player to get drafted in the first two rounds since Aaron Judge back in 2013.
    
    
    
    
    
74. Colorado Rockies: Max Belyeu, RF, Texas A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 210 lb Max Belyeu had a .300 batting average despite only starting four games at designated hitter while also posting a 1.000 fielding percentage as a freshman in 2023. Max Belyeu had a .329 batting average, 18 home runs, a .993 fielding percentage at right fielder, and won 2024 Big 12 Player Of The Year in the Texas Longhorns final Big 12 Season of College Baseball. Max Belyeu had a .303 batting average, 26 runs, 40 hits, 29 RBI's, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 9 home runs, 4 stolen bases, and a .980 fielding percentage in 2025.
    
    
    
    Max Belyeu regressed against SEC teams in 2025 after dominating Big 12 Teams in 2024. Max Belyeu has the versatility to play anywhere in the outfield at left fielder, center fielder, or right fielder. He's also got experience as a designated hitter.
    
    
    
    
    
75. Boston Red Sox: Henry Godbout, 2B, Virginia A Grade
    
    
    I liked Henry Ford more than Henry Godbout. This is still outstanding value for the Boston Red Sox in the second round.