In an unprecedented movement, The Miami Marlins exclusively selected university players in each of their elections on day 2 of the MLB 2025 Draftmaking clear his new philosophy of development and talent search with greater competitive preparation.
The day, which covered from the Round 4 to 20reflected a strategy focused on enhance picheo and defensive versatilityselecting 14 pitchers (7 rights and 4 lefties)as well as Several box and garden players with offensive and defensive projection.
Outstanding selections of the Draft MLB 2025 of the Marlins: Drew Faurot (SS, Florida State) – Ronda 4 (108 ° Global)
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Prospect No. 158 of MLB Pipeline
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Ambidiestro, with power and solid contact.
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“There are many reasons to think that I could improve in our system,” said Frankie Piliere, director of waves.
Chris Arroyo (1b, Virginia) – Ronda 5 (139 ° Global)
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Prospect No. 193
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Powerful batter with experience as a two -way player.
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National Champion at Stoneman Douglas HS, Jake Clemente’s same school.
Joey Volini (LZ, Florida State) – Ronda 6 (168 °)
Jake Clemente (LD, Florida) – Ronda 7 (198 °)
Clear strategy in the Marlins: Pitcheo with projection and control
The Marlins bet on profiles that can develop within the system, with arms that stand out for their command, deception or speed. An example is Jadon Williamson (11th Ronda)who led his conference effectively 2.47 and was identified by the team despite not being at a high profile university.
They also stand out:
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Chase Renner (13th): He returned strong in injury.
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Carson Laws (14th): A large number of strikeouts, but with control to improve.
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Xavier Cardenas III (17th): Gross projection, despite a complicated 2025 (it was 9.24).
Table and versatility positions
In addition to pitchers, the Marlins focused on Campocortos, second base and players with the capacity to adapt to multiple positions:
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Emilio Barreras (SS, R8): Three times all-wac, with elite contact rate.
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Jake McCutcheon (2b, R10): solid contact and versatile profile to also play in the gardens.
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Josh Hogue (3b, R15): Offensive power and consistency in NC State.
Receptors and gardeners
Wilson Weber (C, R12) It was another strong name. Semifinalist of the Buster Posey Award, registered outstanding offensive numbers (.326 AVG, 12 HR, 58 RBI).
The gardeners chosen on day 1 (along with these reinforcements of day 2) complement a round draft for the Marlins, with balanced approach.
Summary of positions chosen by the Marlins on day 2:
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Right launches: 7
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Left -handed pitchers: 4
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Campocortos: 3
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Gardeners: 3
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Receiver: 1
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First base: 1
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Second base: 1
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Third base: 1
Key statement
“We wanted to ensure the bats as soon as possible and we believe that we can develop the pitchers very well, especially those with powerful lines,” said Frankie Piliere.
