US Edition2025 MLB Draft: Cleveland Guardians Select Texas A&M Outfielder Jace LaViolette at 27th Overall
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 14 – Despite a wrist injury and a down season, LaViolette’s 68 career home runs and plate discipline made him a valuable first-round pick for Cleveland, said analysts.
- The Cleveland Guardians used their first-round selection, number 27, in the 2025 MLB Draft to choose Jace LaViolette, an outfielder from Texas A&M.
- LaViolette's selection followed a strong college career marked by power hitting, SEC honors, and a notable 2024 College World Series run.
- He set Texas A&M freshman home run records, finished his sophomore year with 29 home runs and a.305 average, and overcame a broken hand surgery during the 2025 season.
- LaViolette ended the year with 63 RBIs, 18 stolen bases, a.287 batting average, a 25 percent strikeout rate, and was recognized as a 2025 pre-season All-American.
- His power potential and durability suggest significant upside, although contact issues remain a concern as he transitions to professional baseball.
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The Morning JournalGuardians select Jace LaViolette of Texas A-M with first-round pick
The 2025 MLB Draft saw a major run in the first round of an odd year on pitching and premium positions (shortstops and up the middle talent), and the Cleveland Guardians took a big swing on a player with big tools, Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette. After a big 2024 in the SEC and a huge College World Series run (29 homers, .305/.449/.726 OPS). But after a down 2025 season (18 homers, .258/.427/.576), and a wrist injury in late May (that he p…
Jace LaViolette drafted No. 27 overall by the Cleveland Guardians
ATLANTA, Georgia (FOX 44) -- Texas A&M's home run king in a professional baseball player after being selected with the No. 27 overall pick to the Cleveland Guardians. LaViolette bashed a program record 68 home runs at Texas A&M and will hope to bring that type of power to the professional level. There are multiple positions LaViolette could slot into. He played centerfield this year and also has a nice glove at first base. A&M struggled last sea…
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