The 2025 MLB Draft saw a plethora of top talent emerge, with many players quickly making their mark in the professional ranks. From high-flying steals to dominant pitching performances, this draft class is already making waves across the minor leagues. Here's a breakdown of some of the top performers from the 2025 Draft, focusing on their impact and potential in the early stages of their careers.
Top Performers
American League East
Blue Jays: Danny Thompson Jr. (RHP) - Thompson, a 23-year-old right-hander, has been a standout performer at High-A, boasting a 3.80 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings. His 34.6% strikeout rate is impressive, and he sits 93-95 mph with his fastball, complementing it with a sweeper and an upper-80s slider.
Orioles: Joseph Dzierwa (LHP) - Dzierwa, a 6-foot-8 lefty, has been a force to be reckoned with, striking out eight batters over three innings in spring training. He's already reached Double-A and leads all Minor League arms with 79 strikeouts in 62 1/3 innings. His 2.31 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and .171 BAA further showcase his dominance.
Rays: Cooper Flemming (SS) - Flemming, a second-rounder from California, is hitting .286/.383/.443 with five homers in 51 games for Single-A Charleston. His 15% strikeout rate and ability to make contact while exhibiting power make him a standout performer.
Red Sox: Anthony Eyanson (RHP) - Eyanson, a third-rounder, has exceeded expectations with a 1.10 ERA and .140 average-against. His fastball now sits in the mid-90s, and he's making his slider even nastier, notching 57 strikeouts in 41 innings between High-A and Double-A.
Yankees: Core Jackson (SS/2B) - Jackson, a fifth-rounder from Utah, has looked more comfortable at High-A, slashing .266/.379/.469 with 15 stolen bases in 39 games. His smooth defense at shortstop and 15-homer potential make him a promising prospect.
American League Central
Guardians: Luke Hill (3B/2B) - Hill, a fourth-rounder, has batted .301/.438/.566 with 11 homers and 14 steals in 59 games since turning pro. He's ranked second in the High-A Midwest League in homers and third in slugging and OPS.
Royals: Josh Hammond (SS/3B) - Hammond, a third-rounder, ranks among the top 10 in the Carolina League in hits, doubles, extra-base hits, total bases, and runs scored. He's hitting .276/.338/.424 over 53 games for Single-A Columbia.
Tigers: Ben Jacobs (LHP) - Jacobs, a third-rounder, has posted a 1.08 ERA and struck out 24 in 16 2/3 innings in the Florida State League. He was promoted to High-A West Michigan quickly, striking out 37.9% of batters faced.
Twins: Marek Houston (SS) - Houston, a seventh-rounder, is off to a .303/.373/.444 line with 17 extra-base hits and 16 steals in 17 tries. He's managing the zone well and limiting strikeouts while playing terrific defense.
White Sox: Anthony DePino (1B) - DePino, an unranked prospect, has hit .283/.394/.478 with 10 homers in 56 games between Double-A and High-A. He set Rhode Island single-season and career marks for runs, homers, extra-base hits, total bases, and walks.
American League West
Angels: Johnny Slawinski (LHP) - Slawinski, a third-rounder, has an absurd 39/2 K/BB ratio, leading the ACL in strikeouts, WHIP, K/9, and BB/9.
Astros: Justin Thomas Jr. - Thomas, an 11th-rounder, leads the South Atlantic League in runs and on-base percentage while carrying a 31% strikeout rate.
A's: Devin Taylor (OF) - Taylor, a second-rounder from Indiana, has been bumped up to Double-A after slashing .292/.425/.436 with six homers and 43 RBIs in 57 games with High-A Lansing.
Mariners: Kade Anderson (LHP) - Anderson, the top left-handed pitching prospect, leads all Minor League pitchers in K/BB, K%, WHIP, and xFIP. He's third in ERA and second in BAA.
Rangers: A.J. Russell (RHP) - Russell, a second-rounder, has carved up hitters with his 93-98 mph fastball, logging a 3.42 ERA and 40% strikeout rate.
