Projections for three Tennessee baseball players in 2025 MLB draft first round
The 2025 MLB draft will take place July 13-14 at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia.
Liam Doyle, Gavin Kilen, Andrew Fischer, Dean Curley, Marcus Phillips, AJ Russell, Tanner Franklin and Nate Snead are former Vols expected to be drafted in 2025.
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Eight former Vols were selected in the 2024 MLB draft: Christian Moore (Angels), Blake Burke (Milwaukee), Billy Amick (Minnesota), Dylan Dreiling (Texas), Drew Beam (Kansas City), Kavares Tears (San Diego), A.J. Causey (Kansas City) and Aaron Combs (White Sox).
Jim Callis of MLB.com released a mock draft for the first round. Below are 2025 MLB draft projections and excerpts for Tennessee players from Callis.
Liam Doyle
Tennessee's Liam Doyle (12) throws the ball during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game between Tennessee and Miami Ohio on May 30, 2025.
Team: Toronto
Pick: No. 8
"Though the Blue Jays have been linked with shortstops such as (Billy) Carlson and (JoJo) Parker, they now appear to be pursuing pitching and should be able to land one of the best college arms. Doyle's stock has taken a slight hit after he surrendered 17 runs and 22 hits in his last three starts against SEC opponents (Arkansas twice, Texas)."
Gavin Kilen
Tennessee infielder Gavin Kilen (6) throws the ball to first base during a NCAA regional baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Cincinnati Bearcats at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 31, 2025.
Team: Houston
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Pick: No. 21
"The Astros have used their last four first-round choices on up-the-middle players with strong bats, and (Wehiwa) Aloy, (Jace) LaViolette and Kilen all fit that profile. If they choose a different route, (Xavier) Neyens is intriguing."
Andrew Fischer
Tennessee infielder Andrew Fischer (11) hits the ball during a NCAA regional baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Cincinnati Bearcats at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 31, 2025.
Team: Cleveland
Pick: No. 27
"Barring someone surprising dropping in their lap, the Guardians may be mulling college bats such as Fischer and outfielders Ethan Conrad (Wake Forest), Devin Taylor (Indiana) and Cam Cannerella (Clemson). (Slater) De Brun fits their style too."
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