Clemson players, prospects who are participating in the 2025 MLB draft combine
The MLB Draft Combine kicks off Tuesday at noon (EDT) in Phoenix, and Clemson will once again have a presence at the event.
Per Baseball America, outfielder Cam Cannarella, standout transfer Ryan Wideman, and incoming signees Dax Kilby (SS) and Nick Frusco (LHP) are among the attendees. Cannarella and Kilby have both drawn Day 1 draft projections, with MLB.com currently projecting Cannarella to go No. 38 overall to the Mets.
Cannarella is the highest-ranked among the four, coming in at No. 39 on MLB.com's prospect list. Kilby follows at No. 79, Wideman at 155, and Frusco is currently unranked.
Wideman, a Clemson legacy, recently transferred from Western Kentucky and joins Cannarella in earning All-American recognition for the 2024 season.
MLB.com calls Kilby 'one of the more polished high school bats' with second-round potential if he's signable. Cannarella is praised for his elite bat-to-ball skills, though there are questions about his power and swing discipline. Wideman is described as a highly athletic, toolsy outfielder, but scouts have concerns about his approach and contact quality.
Last year, three Clemson-affiliated players attended the combine—two (Will Taylor and Austin Gordon) were drafted, while two signees enrolled at Clemson.
The MLB Draft Combine includes medical evaluations, interviews with club executives, and media opportunities. MLB Network will begin live coverage at noon Tuesday.
This year's MLB Draft is scheduled for July 13–14 during All-Star Week in Atlanta.
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