Billy Carlson, an 18-year-old shortstop from Corona High School in California, was selected 10th overall by the White Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft. He is recognized as the best defensive shortstop in the draft class, with a strong personality and impressive stats, including a .365 batting average and .517 on-base percentage. Carlson was offered a spot at the University of Tennessee but is expected to start his professional career. His strong defensive skills and development potential have garnered positive feedback from analysts. Carlson is a key prospect in a talented draft class from southern California.
"Considered the best defensive shortstop in the entire class, people love him. He's got a big personality."
"Defensively, watching him, cannon arm. Checks off all the boxes, flawless, makes the plays."
"The 2025 Draft class is deep in southern California and Corona High School has been a regular stop all spring, with three potential early-round picks on the team that won USA Baseball's National High School Invitational last year."
"I think the bat's got some more work to do. It's gonna be a little bit later coming than the defense, which, sometimes it's the other way around."
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