2025 MLB Draft: MLB Pipeline releases top 100 overall prospect rankings

The 2025 MLB Draft has quite a few headliners, and the full draft order has officially been set after the Washington Nationals won the lottery last week. With college baseball season inching closer and the MLB hot stove heating up, MLB Pipeline has released its initial top 100 prospect rankings for the upcoming class.

The class is shaping up to be a strong one, led by high school infielder Ethan Holliday and Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette. Holliday, of course, is the son of longtime MLB slugger Matt Holiday and the brother of Jackson Holliday, the No. 1 overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2022 MLB Draft. LaViolette is the top college bat in this class, and played a big role in Texas A&M’s run in Omaha last season.

A lot could change between now and the 2025 MLB Draft, which is set tobegin on July 13 in Atlanta, Georgia. But for now, the class leans a bit towards college at the top. In MLB Pipeline’s top 20, there are 12 college players, including 10 college hitters and two college pitchers. Six high school bats, including Holliday at No. 1, make the cut, in addition to two high school arms.

Here is a full look at MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft.

1. Ethan Holliday, SS/3B, Stillwater (OK) HS (Oklahoma State commit)

Holliday has, for a while, been the widely regarded favorite to be taken with the No. 1 overall pick in July. He profiles as a strong power bat from the left side, with 30+ home run potential when he reaches the major leagues.

Of course, having two brothers be taken with the first overall pick in a three-year stretch would be pretty remarkable. And the younger Holliday being even higher regarded is impressive, considering how much hype Jackson came in with.

2. Jace LaViolette, OF, Texas A&M

While Holliday might be viewed as the top overall prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft, LaViolette is the clear-cut top college bat on the board. In two years at Texas A&M, he has hit 50 home runs, including 29 last season as the Aggies made a run to the final game of the College World Series finals.

LaViolette’s power looks like it will seamlessly translate to the big leagues, and he will probably be a fast riser through the minors after being drafted. He is a legitimate candidate to surpass Holliday with the top pick, too.

3. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State

The first college arm to crack the top 100, Arnold is an intriguing southpaw that is very likely be taken highly in July. He was limited to just 44 innings as a freshman in 2023 with some less than stellar numbers, but took an enormous leap as the anchor of Florida State’s 2024 rotation.

In 105.2 innings across 19 appearances last year, Arnold was 11-3 with a 2.98 ERA and a 1.098 WHIP. He struck out 159 with just 26 walks, showing just how good he is. If he follows up last season with another strong campaign in 2025, he would have a case for the top pick and would surely be a contender to be the first pitcher off the board.

4. Tyler Bremner, RHP, UC Santa Barbara

Speaking of college arms, Bremner is another high-upside pitcher who could pitch himself into the top five in the 2025 MLB Draft. Like Arnold, he saw mixed results as a freshman in 2023 across 55.1 innings. But he burst onto the scene in 2024 at UCSB, going 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA and 0.88 WHIP across 88.2 innings and 19 appearances.

Bremner struck out 104 compared to 21 walks, and he is a true power arm from the right side that usually sits in the upper 90s. If he has another strong year, he could definitely push to be the top arm off the board.

5. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona (CA) HS (Vanderbilt commit)

Hernandez, a Vanderbilt commit, looks to be the top prep arm in this draft class. Standing at 6’4, he has a big frame that allows him to reach the upper 90s with his fastball on a consistent basis.

With a couple of strong offspeed pitches to go along with his fastball, Hernandez projects well as you look into his future. It would be easy to see a MLB team fall in love with him, and him end up as a top pick.

6. Kayson Cunningham, SS, Johnson (TX) HS (Texas commit)

Though he’s not as much of a power bat as some of the other hitters at the top of this class, Cunningham is still pretty remarkable. He won’t hit for as much power as a Holliday or LaViolette, but he has very little swing and miss in his game.

Cunningham, a Texas commit, has a chance to stick at shortstop long term due to his speed and strong arm. He’d undoubtedly be an intriguing prep bat for many MLB teams, and that should be reflected should he opt to go pro.

7. Aiva Arquette, 2B, Oregon State

Arquette is changing teams this year, as he played the first two seasons of his collegiate career at Washington. He hit the NCAA transfer portal after the 2024 season and committed to Oregon State, and he’s a big addition as the Beavers look to offset the loss of Travis Bazzana, the first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Arquette hit .244 with five home runs as a freshman at Washington, but took an enormous leap in 2024 by hitting .325 with 12 home runs. He struck out just 40 times in 229 plate appearances, slugging .574 with a .959 OPS. He has played primarily at second base in college, but could end up as a shortstop down the road.

8. Xavier Neyens, 3B, Mount Vernon (WA) HS (Oregon State commit)

Neyens is another prep bat that MLB scouts are intrigued by. A good all-around hitter, Neyens has seen an uptick in power that has elevated him into the top 10 across many MLB Draft boards.

A big-bodied third baseman, Neyens stands at 6’4 with an intriguing frame, which bodes well for his long-term power at the next level. He also has a rocket of an arm at the hot corner. Neyens is an Oregon State commit.

9. Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP/1B, Sunset (OR) HS (Uncommitted)

Schoolcraft has yet to commit to a college program, and he reclassified last year to join the 2025 class. The 6’8 lefty has immense potential, hitting upper 90s with his fastball and a strong slider from the left side as well.

Pitching isn’t Schoolcraft’s only area of expertise, as he also has a strong bat with power potential at first base. With two-way potential, and standalone potential on the mound, Schoolcraft could becomea favorite during the 2025 MLB Draft process.

10. Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona

As a freshman in 2023, Summerhill hit .259 with two home runs at Arizona. He was limited to just 75 plate appearances in 22 games, with 20 strikeouts compared to 15 walks.

He took a big step forward in 2024, hitting .325 and slugging .550 with eight home runs and 59 RBI. He again drew a considerable amount of walks, and has shown a great approach at the plate through his collegiate career. One of the most consistent all-around prospects in this class, Summerhill doesn’t really have a weakness

2025 MLB Draft prospects: 11-100

11. Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton (OK) HS (Oklahoma commit)
12. Billy Carlson, SS/RHP, Corona (CA) HS (Tennessee commit)
13. Luke Stevenson, C, North Carolina
14. Max Belyeu, OF, Texas
15. Cam Cannarella, OF, Clemson
16. Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest
17. Sean Gamble, SS/OF, IMG Academy (FL) (Vanderbilt commit)
18. Ike Irish, C, Auburn
19. Tre Phelps, OF/3B, Georgia
20. Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana
21. Trent Caraway, 3B, Oregon State
22. Cameron Appenzeller, LHP, Glenwood (IL) HS (Tennessee commit)
23. Ethan Conrad, OF, Wake Forest
24. Dean Curley, SS, Tennessee
25. Brady Ebel, SS, Corona (CA) HS (LSU commit)
26. Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma
27. Gavin Fien, 3B, Great Oak (CA) HS (Texas commit)
28. Gavin Kilen, 2B, Tennessee
29. Ethan Petry, OF/1B, South Carolina
30. Nolan Schubart, OF, Oklahoma State
31. Henry Godbout, 2B, Virginia
32. Henry Ford, 1B, Virginia
33. Slater de Brun, OF, Summit (OR) HS (Vanderbilt)
34. Aaron Watson, RHP, Trinity Christian (FL) HS (Virginia commit)
35. Nick Dumesnil, OF, California Baptist
36. Brock Sell, OF, Tokay (CA) HS (Stanford commit)
37. Quentin Young, 3B/OF, Oaks Christian (CA) HS (LSU commit)
38. Chase Shores, RHP, LSU
39. Wehiwa Aloy, SS, Arkansas
40. Kane Kepley, OF, North Carolina
41. Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina
42. Andrew Fischer, 3B, Tennessee
43. A.J. Russell, RHP, Tennessee
44. Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU
45. Angel Cervantes, RHP, Warren (CA) HS (UCLA commit)
46. Matt Scott, RHP, Stanford
47. Kolten Smith, RHP, Georgia
48. Payton Graham, RHP, Gonzaga
49. Landon Harmon, RHP, East Union (MS) HS (Mississippi State commit)
50. Zach Strickland, RHP, Maranatha (CA) HS (UCLA commit)
51. Lucas Franco, SS, Cinco Ranch (TX) HS (TCU commit)
52. Dean Moss, OF, IMG Academy (FL) (LSU commit)
53. Tate Southisene, SS/OF, Basic (NV) HS (USC commit)
54. Brandon Compton, OF, Arizona State
55. Daniel Dickinson, 2B, LSU
56. Nick Becker, SS, Don Bosco Prep (NJ) HS (Virginia commit)
57. Daniel Pierce, SS, Mill Creek (GA) HS (Georgia commit)
58. Ethan Moore, SS/2B, Oak Park & River Forest (IL) HS (Tennessee commit)
59. Carson Brumbaugh, SS, Santa Fe (OK) HS (Arkansas commit)
60. Dallas Macias, OF, Oregon State
61. James Ellwanger, RHP, Dallas Baptist
62. Patrick Forbes, RHP, Louisville
63. Gabe Davis, RHP, Oklahoma State
64. Brett Crossland, RHP, Mountain Pointe (AZ) HS (Texas commit)
65. J.D. Thompson, LHP, Vanderbilt
66. Conner Ware, LHP, LSU
67. Tanner Thach, 1B, UNC Wilmington
68. Omar Serna, C, Lutheran South (TX) HS (LSU commit)
69. Nate Snead, RHP, Tennessee
70. Ryan Prager, LHP, Texas A&M
71. Zane Adams, LHP, Alabama
72. Ben Jacobs, LHP, Arizona State
73. River Hamilton, RHP, Barlow (OR) HS (LSU commit)
74. Landon Schaefer, SS/3B, Fayetteville (AR) HS (Arkansas commit)
75. Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee
76. Josiah Hartshorn, OF, Orange Lutheran (CA) HS (Texas A&M commit)
77. Josh Hammond, RHP/3B, Wesleyan Christian (NC) HS (Wake Forest commit)
78. Aiden Stillman, LHP, Trinity Prep (FL) HS (Virginia commit)
79. RJ Austin, OF, Vanderbilt
80. Trace Phillips, RHP, Middle Tennessee State
81. Joe Ariola, LHP, Wake Forest
82. Mason White, SS, Arizona
83. Murf Gray, 3B, Fresno State
84. Gavin Turley, OF, Oregon State
85. Alec Blair, OF, De La Salle (CA) HS (Oklahoma commit)
86. JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis (MS) HS (Mississippi State commit)
87. Coy James, SS, Davie County (NC) HS (Ole Miss commit)
88. Jaden Fauske, C/OF, Nazareth Academy (IL) (LSU commit)
89. Nelson Keljo, LHP, Oregon State
90. Cam Leiter, RHP, Florida State
91. Ty Peeples, OF, Franklin County (GA) HS (Georgia commit)
92. Brock Ketelsen, OF/LHP, Valley Christian (CA) HS (Stanford commit)
93. Landon Beidelschies, LHP, Arkansas
94. Jack Lafflam, RHP, Brophy Prep (AZ) HS (Arizona commit)
95. Angel Laya, OF, Eastlake (CA) HS (Oregon commit)
96. Justice de Jong, RHP, Poly Prep (NY) HS (Duke commit)
97. Dylan Dubovik, OF/3B, American Heritage (FL) HS (Miami commit)
98. Trent Grindlinger, C, Huntington Beach (CA) HS (Mississippi State commit)
99. Christian Foutch, RHP, Arkansas
100. Miguel Sime, RHP, Poly Prep (NY) HS (LSU commit)