Today's draft preview features a lot more high-level talent than you may expect out of a couple mid-major conferences. There are some real first round offensive toolsets like James Quinn-Irons and Cam Maldonado and pro-ready arms such as Zane Taylor and Michael Salina. The draft is only two weeks away at this point and the boards are heating up. Here are a few more names to remember as we inch closer to the big day.
James Quinn-Irons quickly became one of the fastest risers of the 2025 draft very early on in the year. The junior outfielder was eligible a year ago as a sophomore, but his lack of consistency held him back enough to keep him at George Mason for a third year, and it has seemingly very much paid off. You’d be hard-pressed to find a mid-major bat in the class that has more raw power than Quinn-Irons. His 6’5”, 230 pound frame really gets into baseballs, especially to the pull side and he’s reached exit velos this year north of 115 mph. He’s shown an improved bat to ball ability this year thanks to a more compact swing and barrel control. While there may always be some whiff concerns, especially against breakers, the power upside is loud enough to keep him in lineups for a long time.
Quinn-Irons slashed .415/.520/.736 (1.246 OPS) in 2025 with 16 homers, 85 RBI and 36 SB’s en route to an Atlantic 10 Conference player of the year award. And not to mention, his strikeout-to-walk ratio improved by over 1.5 this year compared to 2024. Defensively, he has experience playing all three outfield spots and could play any of the three at the next level. He played primarily in center for George Mason this year and while he has the athleticism to stick there, he may end up moving to a corner, specifically right, where his arm would play the best. He’s a plus runner and is very dangerous on the basepaths. His production didn’t go unnoticed this year as he was a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award and was invited to the MLB Draft Combine, where he further proved his physical skills and tools in front of evaluators from every organization. He has huge upside as a power hitting outfielder and is very much a name to pay attention to in the early stages of day two in the 2025 draft.
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Director of Amateur Scouting, proud to lead and share the team's work. | Check out Path to the Show on Bally Sports Live and College Baseball Now everywhere! | Grateful for family, the Vols, and everyone who reads Prospects Live. | For His Glory.
Director of Dynasty Content - Canadian born and raised, moved to Arkansas with my wife and two sons Ezra and Ari. Followed and played baseball my whole life; played dynasty for 25+ years.
A Giants fan living in San Diego, been playing fantasy baseball since 2005 and dynasty since 2021. Started the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast in June 2023 and joined Prospects Live in March of 2024.
Dynasty player of 10+ years. Helping you find the building blocks of your championship rosters as a co-host on the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast since mid-season 2023, joined Prospects Live at the start of 2024.
Director of Dynasty Content - Canadian born and raised, moved to Arkansas with my wife and two sons Ezra and Ari. Followed and played baseball my whole life; played dynasty for 25+ years.
Director of Amateur Scouting, proud to lead and share the team's work. | Check out Path to the Show on Bally Sports Live and College Baseball Now everywhere! | Grateful for family, the Vols, and everyone who reads Prospects Live. | For His Glory.
Director of Dynasty Content - Canadian born and raised, moved to Arkansas with my wife and two sons Ezra and Ari. Followed and played baseball my whole life; played dynasty for 25+ years.
