US EditionAngels Weigh Top College Arms, Prep Stars with No. 2 Pick in MLB Draft
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 11 – The Angels aim to reshape their future with the second overall pick and a bold draft strategy targeting top prospects, team officials said.
- The Los Angeles Angels hold the second overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft scheduled for Sunday and must decide between top college pitchers and prep stars.
- This choice follows the draft class being described as built on quality depth rather than top-end talent, with draft expert consensus placing LSU pitcher Kade Anderson as a leading candidate.
- Anderson, a 6-foot-2 left-hander from LSU with a 3.18 ERA, 180 strikeouts in 119 innings, and a polished four-pitch mix including a slider, impressed scouts with his consistent command despite a prior Tommy John surgery.
- LSU coach Jay Johnson said of Anderson, "It's not close," while scouts noted he might be the safest pick and compared his delivery to established major leaguers, underscoring his MLB readiness.
- The Angels' decision will impact their future pitching depth amid a broader draft environment where multiple top college arms and high school talents remain available, with bonus pool considerations influencing the final selection.
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Angels weigh top college arms_ prep stars with No. 2 pick in MLB Draft
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Angels weigh top college arms, prep stars with No. 2 pick in MLB draft
ANAHEIM — Baseball America describes this year’s amateur draft class as one “built on quality depth more than top-end talent,” but if the Angels want to use the second overall pick on another college player they can fast-track to the big leagues – like they’ve done with their last three first-round picks – they’ll have plenty of attractive options. At least three of the top four college pitchers – LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, Tennessee left-ha…
LA Daily News
Angels weigh top college arms, prep stars with No. 2 pick in MLB Draft
ANAHEIM — Baseball America describes this year’s amateur draft class as one “built on quality depth more than top-end talent,” but if the Angels want to use the second overall pick on another college player they can fast-track to the big leagues – like they’ve done with their last three first-round picks – they’ll have plenty of attractive options. At least three of the top four college pitchers – Louisiana State left-hander Kade Anderson, Tenne…
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