MLB Draft 2025 Live Team-by-Team Day 1 Grades and Analysis

First Round (No. 20 Overall): Andrew Fischer, 3B, Tennessee

MLB Comp: Adrián González

After stops at Duke (.999 OPS, 11 HR, 33 RBI) and Ole Miss (1.039 OPS, 20 HR, 57 RBI) to begin his college career, Fischer turned in his best season to date hitting in the middle of the Volunteers lineup. The 6’1″, 205-pound slugger batted .341/.497/.760 with 16 doubles, 25 home runs and 65 RBI in 65 games, and with far more walks (63) than strikeouts (42), his overall polish should help him move quickly through the minors. He saw time at third base this spring, but his future is across the diamond at first base.

His value spikes if he can stick at third base, and the Brewers have made trying to find a long-term answer at the hot corner an annual tradition. I’m not sold on that happening, though, which puts a lot of pressure on his bat.

Compensation Pick (No. 32 Overall): Brady Ebel, SS, Corona HS (CA)

Ebel shared the left side of the infield at Corona High School with fellow top draft prospect Billy Carlson, and while he does not have any one standout tool, he does everything well and is one of the more polished bats in this year’s prep class. He has a smooth left-handed swing and an advanced approach in the batter’s box, and there could be more power to come as he grows into his 6’3″, 195-pound frame and finds more loft in his swing. He has a strong track record against high-level pitching.

Another potential future third baseman for the Brewers, and one with a chance to be among the more productive prep bats in this class. Nice pick to pair with the Fischer selection.

Second Round (No. 59 Overall):

Balance Round B (No. 68 Overall):

Third Round (No. 94 Overall):