MLB Draft Combine 2025: Meet the 10 Rising Stars Who Shocked Scouts in Phoenix This Week
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Young swung and missed far more often this spring than scouts would prefer for a top-level high school hitter, but he also hit 14 home runs in 29 games. For all the questions regarding his hit tool and whether he’ll stick at shortstop or even in the infield, Young’s rare physical traits and big-league bloodlines are likely well worth the gamble for a team at some point on the first day of the draft (Rounds 1-3), just probably not in the first 20-30 picks.
7. RHP Mason Estrada, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yes, you read that correctly: A pitcher from MIT took the mound at the combine and showed off why he could be one of the unlikelier draft picks we’ve seen in quite some time. A native of Covington, Louisiana, Estrada primarily played shortstop in high school but made big strides on the mound during his senior season. Without many Division I offers, a connection to the MIT athletic department through a family friend led to a commitment to play baseball at the world-renowned academic institution, which has a strong Division III program. Estrada’s velocity immediately stood out in Cambridge, but he suffered an elbow injury just before his freshman season in 2024 and needed Tommy John surgery.
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