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MLB Draft Board and College Baseball Update 🎯
New updates to Just Baseball's draft board have dropped with a new top player atop the board.
Peyton Sower
April 01, 2025
After seven weekends, we are now halfway through the 2025 college baseball season!
As the season moves forward, we edge closer to the 2025 MLB Draft. It's time for an updated ranking of the top players preparing to take their talents to the professional level.
Check out our On The Clock podcast to stay up to date on the latest news and analysis across college baseball and the MLB Draft! New episodes drop weekly.
Our updated 2025 MLB Draft Board is out! Lead Scouting Director Tyler Jennings released his Top 200 MLB draft prospects for this coming draft, along with writeups with each player on the list!
2025 MLB Draft Board
Just Baseball’s Top Draft Prospect is…Florida State’s Jamie Arnold! Hello there, and welcome to the #1 spot, Mr. Arnold. The Top 200 MLB Draft Prospects board has changed a lot since our release in January and Arnold comes in at our top ranking.
The southpaw is off to an incredible start for the Florida State Seminoles, posting a 3-1 record with a .186 batting average against. Arnold has pitched 29.1 innings so far this season across six starts, striking out 38 batters.
Notable risers across the board. A few notable players jumping significant spots are right-handed pitcher Patrick Forbes, outfielder Korbyn Dickerson, and prep shortstop Steele Hall.
Billy Carlson is top prep player in the draft. Corona High School has three players within the top 50 in our new player rankings led by Carlson, alongside pitcher Seth Hernandez and infielder Brady Ebel.
Just Baseball Trivia of the Week
Our newsletter will have a trivia question every week to test and expand the baseball knowledge of our subscribers! The answer to the weekly trivia question will be at the bottom of the newsletter each week.
Which college has the most players inside Just Baseball’s new Top 200 Prospect Rankings?
A) LSU
B) Tennessee
C) Virginia
D) Arkansas
2025 MLB Draft Watch
RHP Marcus Phillips, Tennessee
Few players have seen their stock rise as quickly as Marcus Phillips, who has been dominant throughout the 2025 season. The right-hander consistently sits in the upper 90s, occasionally touching 100 mph, and complements his fastball with a mid-80s sweeper, an elite swing-and-miss pitch that keeps hitters off balance. Phillips commands both pitches at an above-average rate, all while showcasing a smooth, low-effort delivery. Teaming up with Liam Doyle to form an elite starting duo, he has firmly established himself as a must-watch prospect with the potential to climb even higher in future draft rankings.
You need to circle Marcus Phillips' name in this year's draft class.
Uber-physical starter prospect, Phillips sat in the mid-90s and hit 99 with a "cuttery" four-seam with 7 FT of extension. Nasty upper-80s SL got a few ugly swings, flashed a CH.
It's a legitimate Day 1 arm.
— Tyler Jennings (@TylerJennings24)
1:25 PM • Mar 30, 2025
OF Ethan Petry, South Carolina
Petry is a powerful right-handed hitter with a strong 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame, capable of driving the ball out of any ballpark. He set a South Carolina freshman record with 23 home runs in 2023, followed by 21 more as a sophomore before dominating the Cape Cod League, where he led in home runs (11 in 31 games), OPS (1.240), and slugging (.760), earning MVP and top prospect honors. Now hitting .359 for the Gamecocks, he has improved his pitch recognition and reduced his strikeout rate.
Ethan Petry 1, Liam Doyle 0.
Doyle tries to sneak 98 upstairs, but Petry was ready, cranking a skyscraper HR to LF in the first.
Really encouraged by Petry's adjustments in 2025. Hit tool looks great, K% down, pulling ball more. He's #44 on our Top 200 as a result.
— Tyler Jennings (@TylerJennings24)
11:59 PM • Mar 28, 2025
New Content
Georgia right-hander Kolten Smith joined On The Clock this week. Learn all about his season and pitching development here!
Indiana outfielder Korbyn Dickerson joined On The Clock to start about his huge season and strides he has made this spring!
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Trivia Answer: B) Tennessee
The Volunteers are the most represented with eight of their players inside the Top 200, headlined by both Gavin Kilen and Liam Doyle. Arkansas follows with seven, with no other school having more than five.
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