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In our final MLB mock draft ahead of Sunday's Day 1, the Baltimore Orioles and their massive bonus pool could impact who goes in Round 1.
MLB Draft is officially over, and the discourse has shifted from prediction to analysis. The days following the event, which spanned 20 rounds (plus compensatory rounds) and 615 picks, serve as prime
The Guardians opt for Contact King, as Bodine finished the season with an absurd 24 strikeouts in 313 plate appearances while churning out a .915 OPS. As the Chanticleers reeled off 26 consecutive wins to reach the College World Series finals, Bodine’s stock rose along with it.
The slotting system assigns specific dollar values to each draft position. These dollar values are in essence MLB's "recommended" bonus amount for the player drafted at said position. These are not reflective of prevailing talent markets or tailored to each player's estimated future value.
Of 21 draftees, Boston selected 15 pitchers, all collegiate arms, and only one high school player across the board.
How did each MLB team fare with its selections at the 2025 MLB Draft? Here are USA TODAY Sports draft grades for the first 32 picks.