The Atlantic Coast and Southeastern Conferences are expected to continue their dominance in college baseball in 2025. These conferences accounted for all eight College World Series berths and produced 11 of the first 15 picks in this year’s draft.
According to our top college prospects list, the SEC and ACC have a combined total of 12 players out of the top 20. The rankings include standout outfielders Jace LaViolette from Texas A&M and Cam Cannarella from Clemson, as well as top performers like left-hander Jamie Arnold from Florida State, catcher Luke Stevenson from North Carolina, and shortstop Wehiwa Aloy from Arkansas.
Scouts describe this year’s college class as average, with more emphasis on hitting than pitching. It lacks the same level of talent seen in previous drafts, such as Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford, Travis Bazzana, Paul Skenes, Chase Burns or Hagen Smith.
At the top of our list is Jace LaViolette from Texas A&M. Standing at an impressive 6-foot-6 and weighing 230 pounds, LaViolette is known for his power-hitting abilities. He has solid speed and arm strength but needs to work on reducing his strikeout rates.
Clemson’s Cam Cannarella ranks second on our list. Despite playing with a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder last season that required surgery, Cannarella showcased his skills as one of the best hitters and center-field defenders in college baseball.
UC Santa Barbara’s Tyler Bremner comes in at number three. Known for his exceptional changeup pitch that works against both lefties and righties, Bremner could be the first college pitcher drafted since Dillon Tate in 2015.
Florida State’s Jamie Arnold ranks fourth due to his ability to miss bats with a fastball that reaches up to 97 mph along with a sweeping slider pitch.
Indiana’s Devin Taylor rounds out our top five prospects with his impressive offensive performance last season. Taylor has shown potential both in terms of average hitting ability and power.
These are just some of the talented players expected to make an impact on college baseball next year. With their skills honed through years of hard work and dedication, these athletes have positioned themselves as potential stars at both collegiate level play.
