2025 MLB draft grades: Live picks, analysis as selections are made in Atlanta
The Nationals, who won the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery at the Winter Meetings last December, could select LSU ace Kade Anderson, who vaulted into the top pick conversation after a dominant showing at the College World Series. They could also pick high school prospect Ethan Holliday, who's arguably the best player in the draft and the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday (and brother of former No. 1 pick Jackson Holliday).
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In a college pitcher-heavy draft, Anderson, along with left-handed pitchers Liam Doyle (Tennessee) and Jamie Arnold (Florida State), and right-hander Kyson Witherspoon (Oklahoma) are all expected to be picked in the top 10.
However, it's the MLB draft, of course, and some surprises and out-of-left-field picks are almost assuredly on the table.
Follow along with USA TODAY Sports' live MLB draft grades from each pick in 2025:
2025 MLB Draft grades
USA TODAY Sports' 2025 MLB Draft grades will be added live as picks are made.
2025 MLB Draft order
Here's a look at the first-round order for the 2025 MLB Draft, along with prospect promotional picks, compensation picks and Competitive Balance Round A selections.
First round
Prospect promotion incentive picks
28. Kansas City Royals
Compensation picks
29. Arizona Diamondbacks
30. Baltimore Orioles
31. Baltimore Orioles
32. Milwaukee Brewers
Competitive Balance Round A
33. Boston Red Sox
34. Detroit Tigers
35. Seattle Mariners
36. Minnesota Twins
37. Baltimore Orioles
38. New York Mets
39. New York Yankees
40. Los Angeles Dodgers
41. Los Angeles Dodgers
42. Tampa Bay Rays
43. Miami Marlins
What time is MLB draft today?
The 2025 MLB Draft is set to start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 13, from Atlanta. The draft is part of MLB All-Star Week, with the festivities held in Atlanta in 2025.
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