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/ -
7 Aiva Arquette
2B Oregon State
21/years old
6' 4" 220
DRAFTED - 2022, 18th (528) - ARI
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 |
Field: 55 | Overall: 55
As a Hawaiian prep standout, Arquette’s athleticism -- he
also played basketball in high school -- stood out on the summer showcase
circuit, and he landed in MLB Pipeline’s Top 250. The D-backs took him in Round
18 of the 2022 Draft, but he headed to the University of Washington. After
playing sparingly with the Huskies as a freshman, he earned all-Pac 12 honors
after finishing with a .959 OPS as a sophomore. Over the summer, the infielder
entered the transfer portal, played well in the Cape Cod League and transferred
to Oregon State for his junior season
Scouts see the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Arquette as the best
college player in the Pacific Northwest this year -- and one of the best
college hitters in the country. While minor wrist surgery cut into his fall
with his new school, the right-handed hitter showed he has easy raw power to
tap into, with more to come. He routinely barrels the ball with good bat speed
and a fluid swing, giving him the chance to be an above-average hitter with
above-average power, and he could hit 20-25 homers annually as a big leaguer.
While Arquette is an average runner and played second base at
Washington, he showed on the Cape that he should have the chops to play
shortstop long-term, with easy actions, soft hands and more than enough arm
with carry at every angle across the diamond. College bats with pop at a
premium position are always a hot commodity, so Arquette should get plenty of
attention in the first round.
2-26-25 –
MLB mock draft 2025: Projecting first round for 2025 MLB
Draft
https://sportsnaut.com/mlb/mlb-analysis/lists/mlb-mock-draft-2025/
10. Chicago White Sox: Aiva Arquette, IF, Oregon State
The Chicago White Sox farm system is improving with a few top
prospects on track to make their MLB debuts this season or in 2026. Aligning
closer to that timeline, Aiva Arquette also provides tools the organization can
feel confident in getting him to the majors. The Oregon State shortstop,
standing at 6-foot-5, has below-average power relative to his size, but the hit
tool, arm strength and range are all ‘plus’ skills. He might he a better second
baseman than a shortstop, but he could have a lengthy career at either spot,
especially with his makeup.
Aiva Arquette stats (2024): .325/.384/.574, .959 OPS, 12 home
runs, 14 doubles, 6 steals
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. 14 Tampa Bay Rays: Aiva Arquette, IF, Oregon State
Baseball
One of the best transfers in the country after starring for
Washington last year, Arquette takes over for 2024 No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana at
second base, though he has played more shortstop.
Arquette hit .325/.384/.574 last year for the Huskies.
He’s certainly not your typical middle infielder, at least
not 2B, as he’s 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds.
1-28-25 –
MLB 2025 Mock Draft 2.0: Predictions for Every 1st-Round Pick
14. Tampa Bay Rays: 2B Aiva Arquette, Oregon State
Arquette tallied just 56 plate appearances as a freshman but
broke out last spring when he hit .325/.384/.574 with 14 doubles, 12 home runs
and 36 RBI in 48 games. He played well in the Cape Cod League after entering
the transfer portal and ended up landing at Oregon State where he will replace
Travis Bazzana at second base. With a 6'5", 220-pound frame and 55-grade
power, he is not the prototypical second baseman, though he has the defensive
tools to stick up the middle and perhaps even handle shortstop.
1-23-25 –
2025 MLB Draft Deep Dive: Aiva Arquette
https://www.justbaseball.com/college/2025-mlb-draft-deep-dive-aiva-arquette/?s=03
As a freshman at Washington, Arquette showed flashes of the
offensive upside his profile promised. He launched five home runs in just 15
games in an injury impacted season, before taking off in his breakout sophomore
season.
In 2024, Arquette put up an impressive first full season as a
starter. Primarily playing at second base, he hit .325/.384/.574 (.959) with 12
home runs (27 extra-base hits), 17 walks, and 40 strikeouts in 48 games.
Digging under the hood of his college data, we see a well-rounded offensive
profile in which he does a little bit of everything well.
Arquette hits from the right side. Fairly upright with a
slightly open front foot and a shoulder high hand set, Arquette leverages a leg
lift and stride in his swing. He’ll manipulate the height of both in counts
where the pitcher has leverage. Since his prep career, he’s cut down on some of
the noise in his pre-swing movement. The whole operation now looks fairly
quiet.
1-22-25 –
Just Baseball: 2025 MLB Draft – Top 80 College Prospects
https://www.justbaseball.com/college/mlb-draft-top-college-prospects/?s=03
5. Aiva Arquette – SS
HT/WT: 6’5/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oregon State | Age:
21.8
Born in the same town as former New York Met Sid Fernandez,
Arquette made the trek to the West Coast and flourished in his sophomore
campaign for the Washington Huskies, slashing .325/.384/.574 with 27 extra-base
hits.
With Jason Kelly returning to the SEC, Arquette went south to
Oregon State, where he’ll suit up for Mitch Canham’s group in 2025. Arquette’s
tall and projectable frame stands out on film and while he’s played shortstop
recently, he fits better at third base long-term, where range, strong arm, and
instincts will play.
Offensively, there’s not a ton of warts. Arquette’s feel to
consistently backspin the baseball to all fields is impressive and the overall
power profile is robust, recording an average exit velocity of 93 MPH with a
maximum of 112.9 MPH.
That will come down a tick in pro ball, but it’s every bit of
above-average to plus pop. The contact skills are strong too, handling velocity
and spin well. He does get overly anxious and is in no rush to take a free
base, something that scouts want to see ironed out in 2025.
Overall, it’s a potentially robust offensive profile with the
defensive chops to handle the hot corner.
1-16-25 -
An Early Look at the Top 30 Prospects for the 2025 MLB Draft
https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2025/01/15/top-30-prospects-2025-mlb-draft/#google_vignette
17. Aiva Arquette, 2B,
Oregon State
Big body frame who has shown an ability to play multiple
infield positions. There is solid power and bat-to-ball skills here. The
Washington transfer shows a lot of promise if he can continue to hit and show
more power.
1-8-25 –
2025 MLB Draft: Preseason Top 75 Collegiate Prospects —
Prospects Live
7. SS/3B Aiva Arquette, Oregon State
Height: 6’4
Weight: 220
B/T: R/R
Draft Day Age: 21 YR 8 MO
Hometown: Kailua, HI
Born in the same town as former New York Met Sid Fernandez,
Arquette made the trek to the West Coast and flourished in his sophomore
campaign for the Washington Huskies, slashing .325/.384/.574 with 27 extra-base
hits. With Jason Kelly returning to the SEC, Arquette went south to Oregon
State, where he'll suit up for Mitch Canham's group in 2025. Arquette's tall
and projectable frame stands out on film and while he's played shortstop
recently, he fits better at third base long term, where range, strong arm, and
instincts will play. Offensively, there's not a ton of warts. Arquette's feel
to consistently backspin the baseball to all fields is impressive and the
overall power profile is robust, recording an average exit velocity of 93 MPH
with a maximum of 112.9 MPH. That will come down a tick in pro ball, but it's
every bit of above-average to plus pop. The contact skills are strong too,
handling velocity and spin well. He does get overly anxious and is in no rush
to take a free base, something that scouts want to see ironed out in 2025.
Overall, it's a potentially robust offensive profile with the defensive chops
to handle the hot corner.
December 23, 2024
Top 50 college baseball prospects for 2025 MLB draft, per
D1Baseball
6 Aiva Arquette SS
Oregon State
12-10-24 –
Here's Pipeline's first full 2025 mock draft
https://www.mlb.com/news/first-full-2025-mlb-mock-draft?partnerID=web_article-share –
12. Rangers: Aiva Arquette, 2B, Oregon State (No. 7)
The most prominent transfer in the Draft, Arquette moved from
Washington to Oregon State and engenders some comps to D.J. LeMahieu but with
more pop.
4. Colorado Rockies
Aiva Arquette, SS — Oregon State
HOMETOWN: Honolulu, Hawaii
HEIGHT: 6-4
WEIGHT: 220
BAT/THROW: R-R
Arquette’s bat took mammoth strides during his sophomore year
and now represents one of the most complete sticks in the country. There are
bat-to-ball skills and huge exit velocities, both of which were shown off on
the Cape too. Arquette has a steady approach and a willingness to use right
field, a rare trait for players his size.
If there’s one nitpicking trait scouts would like to see
Arquette improve as the Draft nears, it would be his patience at the plate,
specifically late in counts. He’s in no rush to take walks. Still, that’s a
rather minor wart on a scouting report covered with above-average tools
throughout.
Fitting the Rockies land a player being compared to Troy
Tulowitzki.
10/20/24 - 2025 MLB Draft Top 75 Collegiate Prospects:
Conference Breakdowns
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.
9/29/24 - Prospect Live: 2025 MLB Draft: Top 75 Collegiate
Prospects
7. SS/3B Aiva Arquette, Oregon State
Height: 6’4
Weight: 220
B/T: R/R
Draft Day Age: 21 YR 8 MO
Hometown: Kailua, HI
Born in the same town as former New York Met Sid Fernandez,
Arquette made the trek to the West Coast and flourished in his sophomore
campaign for the Washington Huskies, slashing .325/.384/.574 with 27 extra-base
hits.
With Jason Kelly returning to the SEC, Arquette went south to
Oregon State, where he'll suit up for Mitch Canham's group in 2025. Arquette's
tall and projectable frame stands out on film and while he's played shortstop
recently, he fits better at third base long term, where range, strong arm, and
instincts will play. Offensively, there's not a ton of warts.
Arquette's feel to consistently backspin the baseball to all
fields is impressive and the overall power profile is robust, recording an
average exit velocity of 93 MPH with a maximum of 112.9 MPH. That will come
down a tick in pro ball, but it's every bit of above-average to plus pop. The
contact skills are strong too, handling velocity and spin well. He does get
overly anxious and is in no rush to take a free base, something that scouts
want to see ironed out in 2025.
Overall, it's a potentially robust offensive profile with the
defensive chops to handle the hot corner.
9/29/24 - 20 college prospects for the '25 Draft
8. Aiva Arquette, 2B, Oregon State
The highest-ranked transfer on this list, Arquette batted
.325/.384/.574 with 12 homers as a second baseman last season at Washington and
earns DJ LeMahieu comps for his 6-foot-4 build and hitting ability. A Cape
All-Star as a shortstop, he laces line drives to all fields, could hit 20 or
more homers per season and may fit best at third base with his average speed
and solid arm.
7. Aiva Arquette, 2B, Oregon State
Arquette is changing teams this year, as he played the first
two seasons of his collegiate career at Washington. He hit the NCAA transfer
portal after the 2024 season and committed to Oregon State, and he’s a big
addition as the Beavers look to offset the loss of Travis Bazzana, the first
pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Arquette hit .244 with five home runs as a freshman at
Washington, but took an enormous leap in 2024 by hitting .325 with 12 home
runs. He struck out just 40 times in 229 plate appearances, slugging .574 with
a .959 OPS. He has played primarily at second base in college, but could end up
as a shortstop down the road.
https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2025/draft/ -
2025 Draft Prospect - #7 – 2B - Aiva Arquette - Oregon
State
21/years old
6' 4" 220
DRAFTED - 2022, 18th (528) – AR IZONA
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm:
60 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55
As a Hawaiian prep standout, Arquette’s athleticism --
he also played basketball in high school -- stood out on the summer showcase
circuit, and he landed in MLB Pipeline’s Top 250. The D-backs took him in Round
18 of the 2022 Draft, but he headed to the University of Washington. After
playing sparingly with the Huskies as a freshman, he earned all-Pac 12 honors
after finishing with a .959 OPS as a sophomore. Over the summer, the infielder
entered the transfer portal, played well in the Cape Cod League and transferred
to Oregon State for his junior season.
Scouts see the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Arquette as the
best college player in the Pacific Northwest this year -- and one of the best
college hitters in the country. While minor wrist surgery cut into his fall
with his new school, the right-handed hitter showed he has easy raw power to
tap into, with more to come. He routinely barrels the ball with good bat speed
and a fluid swing, giving him the chance to be an above-average hitter with
above-average power, and he could hit 20-25 homers annually as a big leaguer.
While Arquette is an average runner and played second
base at Washington, he showed on the Cape that he should have the chops to play
shortstop long-term, with easy actions, soft hands and more than enough arm
with carry at every angle across the diamond. College bats with pop at a
premium position are always a hot commodity, so Arquette should get plenty of
attention in the first round.
Joe Doyle @JoeDoyleMiLB
Oregon State SS Aiva Arquette is my No. 4 ranked
prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft over at @FSS_PLUS. Blessed with size,
physicality and nimble actions on the dirt, he's got a chance to develop into a
rare middle-of-the-order SS at the next level.
link –
INF AIVA ARQUETTE (WASHINGTON TO OREGON STATE)
The Washington Huskies saw many players enter the
portal, with Head Coach Jason Kelly leaving for Texas A&M. Arquette was
definitely one of the top players to leave the Huskies and a massive get for
Oregon State. Arquette put on a show in his second year with the Huskies,
showcasing a solid combination of power and bat-to-ball skills at the plate. He
continued that this summer in the Cape Cod League, where he slashed
.291/.357/.437 with a .793 OPS. Most of his power came pull side, but he did
showcase the ability to drive the ball the other way as he hit about five home
runs to centerfield or right. Arquette also has incredible plate coverage and
does a fantastic job getting balls down and away. He can sometimes be
aggressive, which leads to increased chase rates. Defensively, he plays a good
second base, but given his 6’4, 220lb frame, there is a good chance he will
make his way to the hot corner in the long term. In the Cape, he played most of
his games at shortstop, with a few at third base. He’s definitely one to watch
in 2025, as his already solid toolset and projection could have him
skyrocketing.
link - Aiva
Arquette Position Infield
Bats/Throws R/R
Height 6-4
Weight 220
Class Sophomore
Hometown Kailua, Hawai'i
High School Saint Louis
2024 (Sophomore)
Earned a spot on the All-Pac-12 Team and the Pac-12
All-Defense Team
Appeared in and started 48 games, primarily at second
base
Led the Huskies and ranked 11th in the Pac-12 in
batting average (.325) and slugging percentage (.574)
Team leader with 68 hits and 45 runs scored, also
driving in 36 runs
Registered UW’s longest reached base (23) and hitting
(17) streaks
Also paced UW in extra base hits on 14 doubles, 12
home runs and one triple
Drew 17 walks and three HBP’s to post a .384 OBP
6-for-9 on steal attempts
Committed just six errors on 231 chances for a .974
fielding percentage
Part of 28 double plays turned by the Huskies
Went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBIs vs.
Washington State (3/29)
Hit safely in 7-of-14 at bats with two round trippers
and five RBIs in the series win over Arizona (4/26-28)
Went 3-for-5 with four runs scored at Arizona State
(5/5)
link – Aiva
Arquette (2022, Kailua, Hawaii) offers present power and excellent projection
from his 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame. He stays under control at the plate and
employs a simple but powerful stroke. The infielder has hit .400 this year in
PG tournaments.
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