2025 Draft Prospect - #52 - OF - Dean Moss - IMG Academy (FL)

 

On 12-5-24, MLB.com posted their top 100 prospects in the upcoming draft. Beginning 2-2-25, we will post it in backward order, ending with the pick for 1.1 

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2025/draft/     - 

#52        Dean Moss

OF         IMG Academy (FL)

18/years old        6' 0"        180

COMMITTED - Louisiana State

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Moss grew up in California, but headed across the country to attend IMG Academy in eighth grade. He was a constant presence on the summer showcase circuit, appearing at the East Coast Pro Showcase and the Area Code Games, among others. He was robbed of an extra-base hit at MLB’s High School All-American Game by IMG teammate Sean Gamble, but he showed enough prowess at the plate to be considered one of the top players in Florida for the 2025 Draft.

Moss’ hit tool is what stands out more than anything else. He routinely finds the barrel with an outstanding left-handed swing. He has plus bat speed and has shown he can use the entire field, with a fearless approach and the ability to turn around all pitching. He’s more hit over power right now, showcasing more bat-to-ball skills than the ability to drive it. There is raw power for him to tap into, especially to the pull side, but he’s still learning to leverage the ball consistently.

Primarily a center fielder in high school, he’s shown good instincts and takes good jumps, reads and routes. There’s some question whether he’ll stay there long term as he’s an average runner, and a lack of speed could push him to a corner. That would put a bit more pressure on the LSU recruit’s bat to provide more thump, but his feel for hitting will certainly create interest in the early rounds.

2-25-25 - 2025 MLB Draft: A closer look at the top 20 high school prospects entering the spring

https://www.usatodayhss.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/02/25/2025-mlb-draft-top-20-high-school-prospects/80279242007/

20. Dean Moss, OF, Bradenton (Florida)

Moss is advanced a the plate for a high school player, with a unique ability to make contact and drive the ball at times. He rarely swings at bad pitches but shows great power from the left side of the plate. He has great instincts in the outfield, but could ultimately end up playing one of the corner spots.

2-10-25

FLO Baseball - 2025 MLB Mock Draft 1.0-

https://www.flobaseball.tv/articles/13555752-2025-mlb-mock-draft-10-nats-stunner-with-the-no-1-pick

No. 42 Miami Marlins: Dean Moss, OF, IMG Academy

The final pick before the second round, the Marlins take another high school prospect in the 6-foot-, 175 pound outfielder.

Moss is committed to LSU, so the Marlins may have to pay a lot to keep this pick.

1-27-25  -  Just Baseball –

2025 MLB Draft - Top 80 High School Prospects

https://www.justbaseball.com/college/mlb-draft-top-high-school-prep-prospects/

15. Dean Moss – OF

HT/WT: 6’0/182 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: IMG Academy (FL) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 19.2

After traveling across the country to attend IMG Academy, Moss has put himself at the top of the pecking order for outfielders in this class.

While he’s smaller-statured, don’t let the size fool you. Moss possesses loud power to his pull side with excellent bat speed and very quick hands. His left-handed swing is tightly wound, allowing him to burst through the zone and turn on pitches to right field with authority, as well as some opposite-field pop.

Given his size, it’s average power moving forward. Moss’ plate discipline is advanced for his age and he loves to take his walks. Moss’ pure hit tool is rather polished and he displays very little warts, staying within the zone and adjusting to off-speed pitches very well.

He’s done a great job of keeping the strikeouts at bay this summer. With average speed and an average arm in the outfield, Moss is destined for a corner outfield position at the next level. He is on the older side of the class, as he’ll turn 19 a couple of months prior to the draft, making him eligible as a sophomore at Louisiana State if he chooses to attend classes.

 

8/11/24

Sports Gambling Podcast - 2025 Mock Draft

DEAN MOSS                                  OF         IMG Academy, FL

Arizona has selected high school hitters with seven of their last 12 Round 1 picks.

Dean Moss, 6-0, 175 pounds, has a strong athletic build. As a left-handed hitter, he leans on his pull-side power. Moss’s raw bat speed could create power to all fields. The LSU commit has elite speed.

 

https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=628880 –

2024 National Showcase 

Dean Moss is a 2025 OF/IF with a 6-0 187 lb. frame from Atherton, CA who attends IMG Academy. Medium frame with solid physicality and room for additional strength. Primary outfielder with a clean approach and gets the glove down early. Full arm path with intent behind throws up to 93 mph. Online throws with good carry and backspin. Left-handed hitter with a high hand set, high back elbow, and clean path. Excellent bat speed with tremendous barrel accuracy. Can impact the ball with authority to all fields. Really excellent blend of feel for hitting with impact potential. Great student. Verbal commitment to LSU. Selected to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.

 

https://www.baseballprospectjournal.com/dean-moss-develops-into-a-top-prospect/ -

Dean Moss knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in professional baseball. As an eighth grader, the California native transferred to IMG Academy in Florida, seeking top-tier, baseball-focused training. 

The move to the premier baseball academy has paid off for Moss. Scouts consider the talented outfielder as a likely first-round pick in the 2025 MLB draft. He also is an LSU commit.

 The 6-foot, 185-pound left-handed hitter is a well-rounded player, with scouts raving about his offensive toolset. He uses an advanced approach to drive the baseball with authority to all fields.