As the college baseball season approaches its conclusion, the anticipation for the MLB draft begins to intensify. Although the actual draft will not take place until mid-July, several top prospects are gearing up for critical showcases during their upcoming conference tournaments. Successful performances in these events could significantly impact their positions on draft boards as teams evaluate talent in real-time.

Among the notable prospects, expert mock drafts provide a snapshot of potential selections. A recent mini-mock draft from analyst McDaniel highlights the first 14 picks, revealing a strong emphasis on high school talent, with four of the first seven selections coming from prep players. Leading the pack is Ethan Holliday, a third baseman from Stillwater High School in Oklahoma, who is the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday and brother of Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday. However, McDaniel notes that this draft order remains uncertain.

Following Holliday is Jamie Arnold, a left-handed pitcher from Florida State, and Seth Hernandez, a right-handed pitcher from Corona High School in California. They are succeeded by college lefties Liam Doyle from Tennessee and Kade Anderson from LSU, along with shortstops Billy Carlson from Hernandez's high school and Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma. The draft then features collegiate players Aiva Arquette, a shortstop from Oregon State, and Jace LaViolette, a centerfielder from Texas A&M, before concluding with Kyson Witherspoon from Oklahoma and another prep shortstop, JoJo Parker from Purvis High School in Mississippi.