2025 MLB
Draft Top 75 Collegiate Prospects: Conference Breakdowns
HITTERS
SS Aiva Arquette - Oregon State
Prospects
Live Ranking: #7
Arquette,
a standout from Saint Louis High School and a rising star in college baseball,
has captured the attention of scouts for his performance at the University of
Washington and in the Cape Cod League. He’s been a massive get for Oregon State
in this years transfer portal. He has been one of the biggest risers in the
college ranks. Arquette is a huge physical presence at shortstop at 6’4, 220lbs
adding another name to the “tall shortstops” category. Given his size and
stature, he could move to third base in the future as he gains more
physicality. His offensive game saw
major strides in his sophomore season, showcasing a balanced approach,
impressive exit velocities, and the ability to hit to all fields. He’s got imense
raw power, especially to the opposite field, but his patience at the plate
needs some more development as he can get a tad aggressive. Regardless, there
are a ton of tools to dream on and a solid season at Oregon State will likely
have his name being called super early in the 2025 MLB Draft.
C Caden Bodine - Coastal Carolina
Prospects
Live Ranking: #12
Bodine is
one of the most impressive bats at the plate due to his ability to get barrels
easily, and he does it at an excellent level from both sides. He ran up some
absurd contact rates and had a good feel for the strikezone. He can get overly
aggressive sometimes, but he does a good job keeping that mostly in check.
Bodine has started to tap into more power but has maxed out at 11 home runs in
his freshman year. He struggled in a small sample size in the Cape Cod League
this summer, but he was limited to six games, given he also spent some time
with the USA Collegiate National Teams. Defensively, Bodine has all the tools
to stick behind the plate. He’s a force behind the plate as he does a good job
keeping the ball in front of him and has a decent arm to throw guys out. There
is a lot to like here for teams looking at him in the 2025 MLB Draft, and
another strong season should keep him high on draft boards.
3B Trent Caraway - Oregon State
Prospects
Live Ranking: #18
As you
can see, Oregon State is chock-full of offensive studs in their lineup in 2025,
just like they were in 2024. Trent Caraway is an athletic and versatile
infielder who stands out for his strong defensive instincts and reliable glove
work, particularly at shortstop and third base. He has solid arm stroength and
thinks he should be able to handle the hot corner long-term in the future.
Offensively, power is the name of the game for Caraway. He hits the ball HARD!
He’s already maxed out at 113.1 mph with his exit velos. He has shown
developing power potential but can be quite aggressive at times and is working
on making more consistent contact. He’s shown some swing-and-miss and hits the
ground on the ball too much, but he has improved his approach some recently. He
has a decent amount of speed on the base paths and is far from a clog out
there. His maturity and baseball IQ set him apart as a player with high upside
and a promising future.
OF Nick Dumesnil - Cal Baptist
Prospects
Live Ranking: #20
Dumesnil
really popped off as one of the best mid-major bat prospects in the entire
nations after his sophomore season at Cal Baptist. The outfielder slashed an
absurd .362/.440/.702 with a 1.142 OPS, including 19 2B, 19 HR, and 45 RBI.
While he had some solid production he can be pretty aggressive at the plate.
Dumesnil excels at punishing fastballs but can struggle with spin, leading to
higher ground ball rates on breaking pitches. His speed and strong defensive
instincts make him a versatile outfielder, with center field being his most
likely position. After impressing in the WAC and continuing his success on the
Cape, he’s now a legitimate Day 1 prospect with first-round potential. His
power, speed, and defensive ability give him a robust toolset, though cutting
down on his aggressiveness at the plate will be key as he faces tougher
pitching.
OF Gavin Turley - Oregon State
Prospects
Live Ranking: #22
ATHLETE!
That sums up the skillset Turley brings to the table. There is a lot to like
with his toolset across the board. He’s got a ton of bat speed that generates a
massive amount of raw power. Turley’s weakness has always been his ability to
make contact, but he showed a new approach in the Cape Cod League over the
summer that led to much success. He cut down on his whiff and did a good job of
laying off struff out of the zone. It was pretty impressive to see how quickly
the new approach worked, and I’ll be curious to know if he can carry that
success into the 2025 season. Defensively, Turley’s athleticism plays well in
the outfield. Thanks to his speed, he gets good jumps and reads and can track
almost anything down. He has a plus arm, and his throws have a ton of carry and
accuracy. The key for Turley is going to be to continue refining his approach
and cutting back on the swing-and-miss. If he can do that, there is a good
chance he could see his name called early on day one.
3B Triston “Murf” Gray - Fresno State
Prospects
Live Ranking: #34
Coming in
at 6’4, 220lbs, Murf Gray is a DUDE physically as he is built like a horse. The
2023 Mountain West Player of the Year earned this accolade because of his
performance at the plate where he slashed .296/.358/.504 with 12 2B, 10 HR, and
52 RBI. He continued to produce at the plate this summer in the Cape Cod League
against some of the better competition in the US. The power and contact skills
combine make him an absolute threat at the plate. He couples excellent contact
rates with solid exit velos thanks to his above-average bat speed, strength,
and feel for the strike zone. Gray will eat up any fastball that comes his way,
but can struggle with spin from time-to-time. He handles the hot corner pretty
well and has a strong arm that helps him stick there. As of now, he will likely
stick at third base, but there could be a possibility that he moves to the
outfield in the future. Gray has day-one draft potential with his offensive
upside if he refines his hit tool and maintains his value in other areas of the
game.
C Brooks Bryan - Troy
Prospects
Live Ranking: #47
Bryan is
an absolute force at the plate. Bryan broke the RBI record at Troy with 85,
which ranked fifth in the entire NCAA. He is one of the most powerful bats in
the 2025 class as he combines explosive bat speed with plus raw power,
especially from the left side. He posted significantly good exit velos his
entire sophomore season as well. Bryan has some swing-and-miss to his game, but
he does offset with a solid, disciplined approach at the plate. Behind the
plate, he's a strong athlete with solid blocking skills and average arm
strength, though he still needs to refine his framing and throwing out
baserunners. Despite these areas for improvement, Bryan’s mix of power and
athleticism make him a solid long-term catcher prospect.
OF Dallas Macias - Oregon State
Prospects
Live Ranking: #55
Macias
has transformed his profile since arriving at Oregon State, adding significant
strength and bat speed to go along with his already impressive hit tool.
Initially seen as more of a table-setter, he now boasts solid average raw
power, especially from the left side, though his swing is more adjustable from
the right. While Macias excels at making contact, his quality of contact
against off-speed pitches, particularly from the left side, remains
inconsistent, though he handles fastballs with ease. As a switch-hitter, he
showcases versatility at the plate with an 86% contact rate and a chase rate
below 25% during his time on the Cape. Defensively, Macias has experience
across all outfield spots and has even played second and third base in spurts,
but his average speed and arm strength suggest a future in left field. With his
improved power and consistent contact ability, Macias is shaping up as a
potential day-one pick in the 2025 draft.
1B/3B Michael Dattalo - Dallas Baptist
Prospects
Live Ranking: #67
After a
standout freshman season at Northwestern State, Dattalo transferred to Dallas
Baptist and continued to showcase his offensive prowess, slashing
.345/.395/.517 with eight home runs. His power and bat speed are undeniable,
with aggressive swings producing high exit velocities, sometimes reaching 110
MPH. Though Dattalo occasionally expands the zone on breaking balls, his mature
approach and ability to consistently make contact—evident in his 84% contact
rate on the Cape—set him apart as one of the more promising hitters in his
class. While primarily a third baseman, his defense can be inconsistent at
times, and he’s also seen time at first base, where his athleticism and
footwork face less of a challenge. Despite the defensive polish needed at the
hot corner, Dattalo’s bat-first profile, with a mix of raw power and excellent
barrel control, has firmly placed him on the radar as a prospect with
considerable upside.
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