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Five 2025 Draft Prospects Projected to Reach the Majors by 2026

Deadspin’s latest analysis highlights which 2025 draft picks are most likely to reach the majors by 2026 based on scouting grades, role projections, fast-track promotion trends

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Overview

  • Tyler Bremner, the Angels’ second overall pick, features a 98 mph fastball and elite changeup and is buoyed by an organization known for rapid promotions
  • LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, selected third by the Mariners, pairs a 92–95 mph fastball that touches 97 with a plus curve and strong command after Tommy John surgery
  • Ethan Holliday, chosen fourth by the Rockies, is lauded for his power bat at 6-foot-4 and projects as a corner infielder or outfielder following his family’s big-league pedigree
  • Liam Doyle, the Cardinals’ fifth pick, led NCAA Division I in strikeouts per nine innings and complements a 101 mph heater with an advanced splitter suited for a relief role
  • Jamie Arnold, taken 11th by the Athletics, offers a high floor with a 97 mph fastball, a mid-80s slider generating a 41 percent swing-and-miss rate and standout control