Liam Doyle is a solid consolation prize after he pitched his way into the top-tier of this draft class during a breakout spring. The 6'2" southpaw finished 10-4 with a 3.20 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 164 strikeouts in 95.2 innings after transferring from Ole Miss to Tennessee.

The 2025 MLB draft starts Sunday, so let's project how the first round could play out this weekend with my mock draft 3.0. The drama starts right at the top this year, as the Washington Nationals have a difficult decision to make with the No. 1 pick a week after firing their general manager.

The MLB Draft is deep in college pitching and prep shortstops, positions where the Pittsburgh Pirates hit home runs with their past two first-round picks in Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin. It’s no wonder Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has vowed to take the best player available with the No.