Overview

• Gavin Kilen was chosen by the San Francisco Giants with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
• The Giants plan to assign Kilen to their minor league system to bolster organizational infield depth.
• Evaluations hinge on whether his average arm strength will push him to second base despite his shortstop experience.
• Kilen enhanced his draft stock by honoring his commitment to Louisville before transferring to Tennessee for his junior season.
• As a junior at Tennessee, he slashed .357/.441/.671 with 15 home runs and earned First-Team All-SEC and First-Team All-American honors.