Kiley McDaniel's favorite Day 1 draft picks, biggest surprises and best available Day 2 prospects
Briefly

The 2025 MLB draft's first round featured surprises, notably the Washington Nationals selecting Eli Willits first overall and the Angels choosing Tyler Bremner second. Notable picks included Kade Anderson for the Mariners and Seth Hernandez for the Pirates, both teams securing their top targets. The Athletics were praised for selecting Jamie Arnold, who fell unexpectedly to 11th, and Devin Taylor from the second round showed significant potential. The Twins took a calculated risk by choosing two hit-first infielders, reflecting a strategy focused on offensive strength.
The Mariners and Pirates effectively acquired their top draft targets, Kade Anderson and Seth Hernandez, indicating solid pre-draft evaluations and planning.
The Athletics capitalized on value by selecting Jamie Arnold, the top prospect, at the 11th pick and Devin Taylor, a strong contender, in the second round.
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