As the anticipation builds for the MLB Draft this weekend, all eyes are on the talented high school players poised to make their mark in professional baseball. This year’s draft class features a crop of exceptional young athletes with the potential to become future stars in Major League Baseball. From standout pitchers to versatile position players, these high school prospects are drawing significant attention from scouts and teams alike.
The 2025 MLB Draft begins at 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 13 on ESPN.
Top 10 high school draft prospects
These are the top 10 high school prospects heading into the 2025 MLB Draft, according to MLB.com.
1. SS/3B Ethan Holliday – Stillwater (Okla.)
The younger brother of former No. 1 overall pick and Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holiday, Ethan was named Gatorade Oklahoma Player of the Year in June. He led the Pioneers to a 25-8 record and a berth in the state tournament. Holliday hit .611 as a senior with 19 home runs and 64 RBI. He signed with Oklahoma State in November.
2. RHP Seth Hernandez – Corona (Calif.)
Hernandez was homeschooled through his sophomore year of high school but quickly made up for lost time once he arrived at Corona. He earned Gatorade National Player of the Year honors in June after posting a 0.39 ERA with 105 strikeouts. Hernandez has signed with Vanderbilt.
3. SS Eli Willits – Fort Cobb-Broxton (Okla.)
Baseball is in Willits’ blood. His father, Reggie, played in the majors and is currently the associate head coach for Oklahoma. Willits’ older brother, Jaxon, just wrapped up his sophomore season with the Sooners. It should come as no surprise that the 6-foot-1 shortstop is committed to play for Oklahoma, but Willits should hear his name called early on Sunday.
4. SS Billy Carlson – Corona (Calif.)
Carlson’s calling card is his defense but he’s no slouch at the plate, either. He also has an impressive arm and touched the mid-90s when pitching for the Panthers. Carlson flipped his commitment from Vanderbilt to Tennessee in October.
5. SS JoJo Parker – Purvis (Miss.)
The 2025 Gatorade Mississippi Player of the Year, Parker hit .489 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI. Parker, along with his twin brother Jacob, led Purvis to a 29-8 record and the Class 4A state title game. He committed to Mississippi State nearly four years ago.
6. SS Steele Hall – Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.)
Hall was named Mr. Baseball in June by Alabama sportswriters after hitting .484 with eight home runs and 35 RBI this year. He is in line to be the first Alabama high school player to be drafted in the first round since the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Maddux Bruns out of UMS-Wright in 2021.
7. SS Daniel Pierce – Mill Creek (Ga.)
Pierce comes from a baseball family, as his father was his coach at Mill Creek. The 6-foot shortstop is coveted for his speed but has also impressed with his mental makeup up and approach at the plate. Piece committed to Georgia during his sophomore year of high school.
8. SS/2B Kayson Cunningham – Johnson (Texas)
Cunningham’s trophy case is already full of accolades but there’s always room for more. The Texas commit earned USA Baseball’s Player of the Year award in 2024 after hitting .417 for Team USA at an 18U World Cup qualifier. Gatorade named him the Texas Player of the Year in June.
9. LHP Kruz Schoolcraft – Sunset (Ore.)
Schoolcraft was a true two-way standout this season for the Lancers but his work on the mound is what has caught the attention of scouts. He was dominant as a pitcher, posting a 0.52 ERA with 82 strikeouts over 40 innings of work this year. Schoolcraft was equally dangerous at the plate, hitting .521 with 10 home runs and 30 RBI.
10. 3B Gavin Fien – Great Oak (Calif.)
Fien’s brother, Dylan, was a seventh-round selection in the 2024 MLB Draft. Gavin will certainly hear his name called earlier than that this weekend after hitting .400 with 11 RBI in eight games with USA Baseball’s U18 team last year.
How to watch the MLB Draft
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. CT
Location: Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta, Ga.
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: MLB.com
Where to watch the MLB Draft on TV:
You can watch the 2025 MLB Draft starting at 5 p.m. CT on ESPN, MLB Network and MLB.com.
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