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The Chicago White Sox selected high school shortstop Billy Carlson from Corona High School as the 10th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, highlighting his strong arm, defensive skills, and potential as a two-way player, despite needing development in his batting.
The Texas Rangers selected high school infielder Gavin Fien from California with their first-round pick (#12 overall) in the 2025 MLB Draft, marking their first prep player selection in the first round since 2018. Fien is a talented hitter with power and discipline, expected to develop into a key prospect in the Rangers' system.
The Washington Nationals selected 17-year-old high school shortstop Eli Willits, son of ex-MLB player Reggie Willits, as the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB draft, marking the youngest player ever chosen first overall amid a notably unpredictable draft following recent team management changes.
Ethan Holliday, a highly talented high school baseball player and son of former Rockies star Matt Holliday, was selected fourth overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2025 MLB draft, marking a significant moment for the family and the team despite the Rockies' ongoing struggles.
Five high school and six college baseball players from North Carolina have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field, Arizona, as part of the upcoming MLB draft events in July, featuring on-field workouts and a high school game.
Five high school and six college baseball players from North Carolina have been invited to the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field, Arizona, with the draft scheduled for July in Atlanta, featuring on-field events and a high school game.
The Detroit Tigers selected high school pitcher Ethan Schiefelbein with the 72nd pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Schiefelbein, a lefty from Corona High School in California, is known for his smooth pitching motion, advanced control, and solid performance on the showcase circuit. While his individual traits don't stand out, his overall potential and the Tigers' pitching development capabilities could help him become a mid-rotation starter. This pick reflects the Tigers' bold draft strategy, focusing on high school talent despite the associated risks.
ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel has released his first mock draft for the 2024 MLB Draft, highlighting a college-heavy first round with significant pitching depth and a clear top tier of 10 players. The draft begins on July 14, and financial incentives may influence some top 10 picks.
Marion Local High School's centerfielder Griffin Bruns made a rare and impressive 8-unassisted out by sprinting from the outfield to tag out a runner at home plate during a District IV final against Fort Recovery High School. Despite Bruns' incredible effort, Marion Local lost the game 11-3. The play has gone viral for its extraordinary hustle and defensive awareness.
In a bizarre sequence during an Ohio high school baseball game, Marion Local center fielder Griffin Burns chased down and tagged out Fort Recovery's Caden Grisez at home plate after Grisez attempted an inside-the-park homer. Despite the unusual play, Fort Recovery won the game and advanced to the Division 4 regional semifinals.
A Georgia high school baseball player, Jeremy Medina, has been declared brain-dead after being accidentally struck in the head with a baseball bat during team practice. The incident occurred at Gainesville High School's batting cage, and despite efforts to save him, Medina lost consciousness and was pronounced brain-dead. His family has decided to honor his wishes of becoming an organ donor. The community has been deeply affected by his passing, and prayers are being offered for the Medina family.
A high school baseball star from Georgia, Jeremy Medina, has been declared brain-dead after being accidentally hit in the head with a bat by a teammate during practice. Medina, 18, had been in a coma since the incident on November 20 and his family has decided to remove him from life support and donate his organs. The community has rallied around Medina, who was a devout Christian and had a scholarship offer to play college baseball. Doctors stated that the initial trauma to his head was significant and caused him to lose consciousness, rendering him unable to recover.
Jeremy Medina, an 18-year-old high school baseball star, has been declared brain dead nearly two weeks after being struck in the head with a bat during a freak accident at his school's batting cages. Despite being placed in an induced coma, Medina's injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced brain dead. His family announced that they will honor his wishes to donate his organs. Medina's passing has deeply impacted his community, which has rallied around him and his family throughout this tragic ordeal.
The San Francisco Giants selected high school shortstop Walker Martin in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Martin had an exceptional senior season, hitting 20 home runs, driving in 75 runs, and batting .633 with a 1.632 slugging percentage. Despite dropping out of the first round, Martin became the first Colorado high schooler to be selected in the first three rounds since 1997. The Giants have had success with similar draft strategies in the past.
A recent analysis examines the riskiest recruiting classes in college baseball, highlighting the disappointment faced by collegiate coaches when their recruited players opt to enter the MLB Draft instead of attending college. The article specifically mentions Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin and the deflating experience of seeing years of recruiting efforts go to waste just weeks before the start of the school year.