2025 College World Series Highlights MLB Draft Prospects

The 2025 College World Series features elite draft prospects from top programs, with scouts watching closely ahead of the MLB Draft.

The 2025 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, is more than just a college baseball championship. It’s also a showcase of the next wave of MLB talent. This year’s tournament features a mix of powerhouse teams and rising programs, each with standout players drawing serious attention from professional scouts.

SEC Teams Continue to Lead

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has dominated college baseball in recent years. Between 2019 and 2024, five different SEC teams won the title. In 2025, Arkansas and LSU return to Omaha with top-tier rosters. Their players are among the most heavily scouted in the tournament.

Arkansas brings star shortstop Wehiwa Aloy, known for his power and defense.
LSU features ace pitcher Kade Anderson and slugger Jared Jones.

Both teams are expected to make deep runs, and their players could go early in the MLB Draft.

Underdogs Add Excitement

Alongside the SEC giants, other programs are making headlines:

Coastal Carolina, 2016 champions, arrive on a 23-game winning streak.
Murray State makes its first-ever CWS appearance, led by key transfer Will Vierling.

These teams bring fresh energy and surprise potential to the bracket.

Top 10 Players to Watch

Several players in this year’s College World Series are projected to be early draft picks. Here are ten standouts:

Aiva Arquette (Oregon State): A 6'5" shortstop with a .354 average and elite defense.
Wehiwa Aloy (Arkansas): SEC Player of the Year, hitting .348 with 20 home runs.
Kade Anderson (LSU): A left-handed pitcher with a 10-1 record and 163 strikeouts.
Zach Root (Arkansas): Effective late-season performer with strong command.
Jacob Morrison (Coastal Carolina): Undefeated pitcher (11-0) with a 2.15 ERA.
Jared Jones (LSU): Veteran first baseman with 20 home runs and 75 RBIs.
Roch Cholowsky (UCLA): Power hitter with a .367 average and 23 home runs.
Patrick Forbes (Louisville): Breakout postseason pitcher with clutch outings.
Brendan Summerhill (Arizona): Reliable hitter with a .358 average and 1.062 OPS.
Will Vierling (Murray State): Catches and hits for power, anchoring a surprise team.

Draft Stock on the Line

The College World Series offers players a final chance to impress MLB teams before the July draft. Scouts are closely watching how athletes perform under pressure.

Players like Arquette, Aloy, and Anderson are expected to go in the first round. Others, like Root and Morrison, could improve their draft position with strong showings in Omaha.

Programs like Arkansas and LSU are known for developing pro-ready talent, which adds weight to their players’ performances.

Where College Meets Pro Baseball

The College World Series is not just a college event—it’s a launchpad. Many current MLB players made their mark here, including stars like Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson.

This year’s tournament continues that tradition. With elite talent and high-stakes games, it serves as both a championship and a preview of baseball’s future.