As the college baseball season approaches its conclusion, attention turns to the upcoming Major League Baseball (MLB) draft season. Although the actual talent acquisition event is scheduled for mid-July, a significant portion of the top prospects is poised to showcase their skills during the imminent conference tournaments. Success during these pivotal matches can substantially improve their standings on various draft boards, making this an exciting time for scouts and teams alike.

Recent expert mock drafts provide insight into the current landscape of top prospects. A prominent analysis by McDaniel includes a refreshed top-150 prospect ranking along with a mini-mock draft projecting the first 14 selections. The initial picks show a heavy representation of high school talent, with four of the first seven spots filled by high school players. McDaniel highlights Ethan Holliday, a third baseman from Stillwater High School in Oklahoma, as the top pick. Holliday, the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday and brother of Baltimore Orioles' infielder Jackson Holliday, is noted for his potential, although McDaniel emphasizes that the draft order remains fluid.

Following Holliday is Jamie Arnold, a left-handed pitcher from Florida State University, and Seth Hernandez, a right-handed pitcher from Corona High School in California. The subsequent selections include collegiate pitchers Liam Doyle from the University of Tennessee and Kade Anderson from Louisiana State University, along with high school shortstops Billy Carlson and Eli Willits. Rounding out the mini-mock, Oregon State's Aiva Arquette and Texas A&M's Jace LaViolette are selected, followed by Oklahoma's right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon and prep shortstop JoJo Parker from Purvis High in Mississippi. Additionally, Mayo's mock draft extends to 27 players, featuring a mix of college pitchers and high school players, particularly those in the middle infield. While differences between McDaniel's and Mayo's drafts are minimal, the order of the first eleven picks shows slight variations. Mayo also suggests the Colorado Rockies may consider selecting a college pitcher with their fourth pick, pointing out that Arquette, who has posted impressive stats, could also be a strong contender for the Rockies in the shortstop position.