Virginia Tech On SI's Kaden Reinhard takes a look at NIL deals and how they shaped the MLB Draft for all colleges and for the Hokies in particular.

The Rockies got the top prospect in the draft, while the Dbacks continued to draft small and the Dodgers made the most of a late first pick.

The MLB All-Star festivities are underway in Atlanta this weekend – featuring up-and-comers, as well as the game’s cemented stars. The 2025 MLB Draft, which begins Sunday, will also mark the beginning of the pro ball journey for some.

ATLANTA — The first three rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft took place Sunday in Atlanta. Although there were no draftees in attendance — a disappointing, if intriguing, circumstance to monitor for the event moving forward — this year’s draft still provided plenty of excitement and surprising moments that will help shape the league for years to come.

In 59 MLB Draft classes, a high school right-hander has never gone 1-1. Seth Hernandez is a top talent but is unlikely to be the first.

Parker was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 19th round with the 573rd overall pick Monday in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Parker’s twin, JoJo, was tapped Sunday with the eighth overall pick by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Arizona State outfielder Brandon Compton was picked in the second round of the 2025 MLB Draft, going 46th overall to the Miami Marlins.

The highest draft pick to come out of Venice High is right-handed pitcher Orion Kerkering, who was selected in the fifth round, 152nd overall, by Philadelphia out of the University of South Florida. Kerkering is a high-leverage reliever in the Phillies bullpen.

The Tigers select shortstop Jordan Yost with the 24th pick of the 2025 Draft. Detroit Tigers; MLB Draft; MLB Network; Jordan Yost