Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Marlins Land Five-Tool Shortstop Aiva Arquette With No. 7 Overall Pick

The pick reflects Miami’s new best-player-available strategy focused on proven collegiate prospects.

Image
Image
Miami Marlins President of Baseball Operations, Peter Bendix, speaks during an end-of-season news conference, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Overview

  • Arquette joins the Marlins after a standout junior campaign at Oregon State, where he hit .359/.461/.654 with 19 home runs in 65 games.
  • Standing 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, he pairs 110 mph exit velocities with a 50-grade in all five tools and strong defensive actions up the middle.
  • MLB Pipeline ranks Arquette as its No. 6 overall prospect and the top collegiate position player in the 2025 class.
  • His experience at both shortstop and second base, combined with his arm strength, offers Miami flexibility to develop him at multiple infield spots.
  • Miami’s front office moved away from high-school selections last year to focus on college talent capable of advancing quickly to the majors.