2025 MLB Draft: 5 Eligible Prospects Who Should be Ranked Higher

1. Andrew Fischer – 1B/OF, Tennessee Volunteers

Ranked just 29th by consensus, Andrew Fischer may be the most polished college bat in this draft. After transferring from Ole Miss, Fischer showed consistent growth with the Volunteers, pairing plus bat speed with outstanding plate discipline. His 2025 line — .341/.497/.760 with 25 home runs and an elite 21.6% walk rate — speaks for itself. His 113 mph max EV and 90th percentile advanced metrics prove he can mash pro pitching. Lackluster speed and defense aside, Fischer’s all-around bat makes him a sneaky first-round steal.

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4. Michael Lombardi – RHP, Tulane Green Wave

Michael Lombardi (81st) checks every box for a breakout. The Tulane righty boosted his velo this spring, now touching 97 with a fastball that rides and runs at the top of the zone. His downer curve spins near 2,900 rpm and pairs well with a fading changeup. Lombardi’s 12.5% walk rate indicates that his command still needs refinement, but a 2.68 FIP and a massive 43.5% K% prove his pure stuff is effective. Focusing fully on pitching could unlock a significant leap in professional baseball.

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3. Chase Shores – RHP, LSU Tigers

Chase Shores is a towering 6’8 righty with one of the nastiest arsenals in the class — and he’s sitting at 78th by consensus. Shores pounds the zone with a 97 mph fastball that can touch 100, a sharp slider spinning up to 3,300 rpm, and a lively changeup with huge arm-side run. His strike-throwing needs polish (10.9% BB%), but that’s fixable with pro coaching. If Shores finds more command, his size, stuff, and deception make him a potential big-league workhorse.

2. Korbyn Dickerson – OF, Indiana Hoosiers

At 72nd by consensus, Korbyn Dickerson might be the best value in the top 100. The Indiana outfielder shows real impact tools: a 117 mph max EV, elite 109.8 mph EV90, and solid speed and defense in center. His swing does carry some risk against offspeed pitches (.158 xwOBA vs changeups), but the upside is enormous if he refines his approach. Dickerson posted a .314/.381/.632 slash with 19 HR and 36 XBH. If he lands with a development-focused org, he could far outperform his current rank.

1. Andrew Fischer – 1B/OF, Tennessee Volunteers

Ranked just 29th by consensus, Andrew Fischer may be the most polished college bat in this draft. After transferring from Ole Miss, Fischer showed consistent growth with the Volunteers, pairing plus bat speed with outstanding plate discipline. His 2025 line — .341/.497/.760 with 25 home runs and an elite 21.6% walk rate — speaks for itself. His 113 mph max EV and 90th percentile advanced metrics prove he can mash pro pitching. Lackluster speed and defense aside, Fischer’s all-around bat makes him a sneaky first-round steal.

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