Introduction to the 2025 MLB Draft
The 2025 MLB draft will be held July 13–14 in Atlanta, and a number of Dallas-area high school and college players have a chance to be selected. The draft, part of MLB All-Star Week, will begin with Rounds 1–3 on the first day at 5 p.m. Rounds 4–20 will follow on the second day, starting at 10:30 a.m., per MLB.com.
Here are some players that might be drafted:
High School Players
High School Sports
Marcos Paz, Hebron
The LSU signee is rated the No. 103 prospect nationally and No. 4 overall player in Texas, according to MLB Pipeline. Before undergoing Tommy John surgery, he was ranked No. 2 in the state. He missed his senior season at Hebron but has topped out at 95 mph, according to Perfect Game. He also participated in the MLB combine.
Xavier Mitchell, Prestonwood Christian Academy
The Texas signee is rated the No. 168 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. He had to be shut down last season due to an injury, but in the 2024 season, he posted a 1.32 ERA and 9-0 pitching record for the TAPPS Division I state semifinalist. Had 97 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched and was first-team all-state. Mitchell was also a member of the Team USA U18 baseball team last summer and participated in the MLB combine.
Ethan Baiotto, Southlake Carroll
The Tennessee signee posted a 9-3 record with a 1.92 ERA and a team low 1.161 WHIP. With a fastball topping 96 mph, he had a team-high 77 strikeouts. In the playoffs, he was 4-0 with opponents batting .171 against him.
Matthew Boughton, Covenant Christian Academy
The Texas A&M signee hit .473 with 11 doubles, six home runs, 26 RBIs and 26 walks. The shortstop only struck out six times last season.
Brody Walls, McKinney Boyd
The Texas signee was 5-1 on the mound with a 1.69 ERA last season. He struck out 71 batters and only walked 14. He hit .277 with a .388 OBP.
College Players
Easton Carmichael, Oklahoma
The former Prosper catcher finished his Oklahoma career ranked seventh in RBIs (174) and 10th in triples (13). His 93 hits as a sophomore in 2024 rank 16th in program history for a single season. He participated in the MLB combine and is ranked as the No. 93 prospect.
Cade Crossland, Oklahoma
The former Rockwall pitcher had a 6.32 ERA with Oklahoma last season. In high school, he was named to the THSBCA Class 6A All-State Baseball Team and was the District 10-6A Pitcher of the Year. He participated in the MLB combine.
Ben Abeldt, TCU
The former McKinney Boyd pitcher was named District 5-6A MVP as a junior and earned a spot on The Dallas Morning News All-Area team. As a sophomore at TCU, he made a team-high 25 appearances out of the bullpen and one start. He led the team with a 1.83 ERA and went 3-0 with eight saves before suffering a season-ending injury ahead of his junior year.
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Conclusion
The 2025 MLB draft is expected to be an exciting event, with many talented players from the Dallas area being considered for selection. The draft will take place on July 13-14 in Atlanta, and fans will be eagerly watching to see which players will be chosen by their favorite teams. With a strong group of high school and college players from the Dallas area, there is a good chance that several local players will be drafted and go on to successful careers in baseball.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where will the 2025 MLB draft take place?
A: The 2025 MLB draft will take place on July 13-14 in Atlanta.
