Fantasy Baseball FYPD Rankings: 2025 Top 50

FYPD rankings are some of my favorite things to do. Evaluating the new crop of draftees based on how they project as future major leaguers is a blast.

The top 10 reports will be free for all to read. I hope these reports will be more than just rankings on a page, and that you will understand these players in a deeper way and know the kind of players you are getting on your dynasty team or even your favorite pro team.

At the moment the list is 50 players deep with 30 reports. By Monday, I will have the list out to 75 and 50 reports and build out from there. The list will wind up being over 300 players deep as I expand it out with reports over the next few months.

Last years big hits were Tyson Lewis, Luke Dickerson, JD Dix, Brandon Clarke, Nate George, among others. I will do my best to bring you the best reports and most accurate ranks on the web.

FYPD Rankings for the 2025 MLB Draft Class

1. Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (OK), 6’1”/175

Willits feels like one of the safer prospects in the 2025 draft, boasting a well-rounded skill set. One of the younger players in the draft, Willits was originally part of the 2026 class before reclassifying and will be 17 years and 6 months on draft day. Willits has a simple operation in the box, using a small stride and a slight barrel tip before dropping his bat in the slot. He has quick hands and good power potential if he fills out the frame. 

The hit tool is arguably plus and one of the best in the draft class. His contact rates on the prep showcase circuit as a 16-year-old were insanely impressive, and he hit all pitch types well. We are looking at a near 90 percent contact rate, with in-zone contact rates even higher. Willits shows the ability to get to the pull side on good fastballs. His swing is geared towards line drives, and Willits has demonstrated the ability to use the whole field effectively. 

Presently a plus runner, Willits shows good aggression and efficiency on the base paths. He steals with ease and has shown the ability to take an extra base. Possibly a second baseman long-term, Willits will likely stay up the middle and be a solid, well-rounded contributor. The question is, can he tap into power as he matures and develops?

2. Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU, 6’2”/179

A draft-eligible sophomore, Anderson was good in his 38 innings during his freshman season, but took a massive leap this year. Tossing an impressive 119 innings, Anderson posted a 3.18 ERA and struck out 180 batters while walking just 35. Most of the damage against Anderson came on home runs, allowing 16. Still, that is just a rate of 1.2 homers per nine, but it could be something to watch. 

While Anderson may not have a singular best standout pitch, he has a deep arsenal of above-average or plus offerings. The fastball sits around 93 mph, but he spins it exceptionally well, creating 19 inches of IVB from a six-foot release height. The arm-side run is around eight inches, but at times he appears to cut the pitch a little.

Anderson throws two strong breaking balls with a mid-80s slider that has depth and 6-8 inches of sweeping action. He locates it well and plays off of it with a two-plane curveball that sits in the upper-70s. The curveball gets negative 15 inches of IVB and over ten inches of sweeping action.

Anderson’s changeup might have been his best offering and generated a near 50 percent whiff rate this season. It has carry, but a late arm-side fade of 12-15 inches. He showed the ability to get both chase and in-zone whiffs on the offering. 

While Anderson feels like a sum of the parts arm with a deep arsenal and command, the combo of pitches and projectability does it for me. He could add velocity, and if he does, he raises the ceiling significantly.

3. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona HS (CA), 6’4”/195

Hernandez is the prototypical SP build for a prep arm. While it is an incredibly risky demographic in drafts, Hernandez checks a lot of boxes you look for, starting with an incredibly athletic 6’4”/195 frame. Not only a great pitcher, but Hernandez was a pivotal part of Corona’s lineup with his bat. He is an above-average runner and athlete, which only helps the fluidity on the mound.

Starting with the fastball, Hernandez throws from a lower 5’9” release height and creates heavy extension that can get close to seven feet. The velocity sits in the mid-90s routinely but touches triple-digits with 16-18 inches of IVB. The changeup plays exceptionally well off the pitch, sitting in the low-80s with late dive and fade. It routinely gets 15 inches of fade, but the late dive generates a ton of whiffs.

From a breaking ball perspective, Hernandez works a slider in the low-to-mid 80s with closer to a gyro shape. The curveball is a two-plane breaker with high spin rates in the upper-70s. It gets negative 8-12 inches of IVB and around 6-8 inches of sweeping action. 

While the arsenal is quite impressive for a right-handed prep-arm, Hernandez commands his pitches well. The control lands above-average and with the traits of the arsenal, you have the makings of one of the best prep arms drafted in years.

4. Gavin Fien, SS/3B, Great Oak HS (CA), 6’3”/200

Fien checks all the boxes you want in a prep player: tall, projectable(but already strong), good actions on defense, and a big arm. A Texas Longhorn commit, Fien has outlier power for his age thanks to advanced bat speed. Having broad shoulders, Fien barrel tips during load and uses a leg kick, but uses his strong upper half and hands to explode through the zone with a natural upper-cut swing. 

A line drive-oriented hitter, Fien also gets the ball in the air often and is capable of putting up big exit velocities. Fien has topped out at 111 mph with wood and consistently posts exit velocities north of 100 mph, which is impressive for his age. 

On the showcase circuit, Fien showed a patient approach, but jumped on pitches in the zone. It has a low chase and zone-miss rate, but questions remain regarding his ability to handle good spin. That should only improve with age. 

From a speed standpoint, Fien is an average runner who could tick down with time if he continues to fill out his frame. It may not matter much, as Fien should be a premier power hitter with good athleticism and be loose in the box and on the field. A natural third baseman, Fien has a huge arm, and while he may get some run at shortstop, the hot corner will likely be his home.

5. Jojo Parker, SS, Purvis HS (MS), 6’1”/205

Parker has a strong, well-filled-out frame for a prep bat. Starting slightly open and narrow, Parker uses a leg kick for timing and winds up being slightly closed at impact. Parker creates a ton of torque and bat speed from a strong lower half. Creating natural loft, Parker gets the ball in the air often and creates natural loft in his swing. 

The exit velocity data stands out in a big way for Parker, who put up some of the best exit velocity data in PBR’s Super 60 event. While you may not look at Parker and think he has much speed, he has a quick first step and ran an impressive 6.67-second 60-yard dash.

The hit tool is also rather strong. Not only does Parker create ideal launch angles, but he also makes a ton of contact. While he can be a bit passive at times, Parker does not expand the zone and has run great chase rates against good competition. The biggest thing to clean up or be tested against is good breaking balls. If Parker shows the ability to hit them upon his debut, his prospect stock soars.

While he will likely play third base long term, Parker’s bat should play. The power and feel to hit are there and should only improve with time.

6. Jamie Arnold, LHP, FSU, 6’1”/192

Arnold is one of the more unique pitchers in the draft class that we have seen in some time. The lefty broke out during his sophomore season at Florida State and followed it with a nearly identical season in 2025, posting a 2.98 ERA both years. Missing a couple of starts due to injury, Arnold pitched just 84.2 innings, but struck out 119 batters and walked 27.

Throwing from a low 4’7” release height, Arnold creates extension up to seven feet and gives hitters a unique look. Arnold led with his sweeper, which sat in the mid-80s with 10-15 inches of sweep and good depth. Given the look he gives from the release, it gives hitters fits.

Arnold’s fastball ticked up a bit, sitting 93 mph, and it comes with 12 inches of IVB, which is solid given the low release height. It comes in with a good arm-side run as well and an impressive -3.7 VAA. He also mixes in a two-seam fastball with more sink and nearly 20 inches of arm-side run.

The changeup plays well off the pitch, having a kick-change grip with a ton of depth and seven inches of fade. Arnold does not have a great feel to locate it, but it generated a ton of chase and whiffs, whether in or out of the zone.

Arnold could go a couple of ways in pro ball. The uniqueness in the profile could work, and we might see a solid mid-rotation starter. There is also a possibility that Arnold could be a Cooper Hjerpe type profile.

7. Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee, 6’2”/220

Doyle attended three schools in three seasons, but ended up at Tennessee this year and absolutely dominated. Having arguably the best fastball in the draft class, Doyle struck out 164 batters in 95.2 innings of work while walking just 32. For the mathematicians, that is a 34.3 percent strikeout minus walk rate. 

Using his fastball 65 percent of the time, Doyle generated an impressive 40 percent whiff rate on the pitch, with it sitting around 96 mph. Doyle creates 19 inches of IVB from a 5’9” release height and also gets 12 inches of horizontal movement. 

Doyle’s splitter is a dominant offering, sitting at 86 mph with over ten inches of arm-side movement and late depth. It paired with the fastball to give him two offerings with a 40 percent whiff rate. While he experimented with a cutter-type shape at 87 mph, it was inconsistent. The slider sat in the low-80s with around 10 inches of sweep and good depth.

The biggest concern with Doyle is the reliever risk. He has a high-effort delivery and falls off pretty hard to the third base side. If it clicks, a high-end outcome could be Garrett Crochet, but there is also a probability he could wind up being a reliever.

8. Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State, 6’5”/220

Arquette was drafted in the 18th round out of high school, but opted to head to Washington. After showing a solid hit tool in his first season, the power really came out in 2024, leading Arquette to transfer to Oregon State. This season, across 310 plate appearances, Arquette blasted 19 home runs and slashed .354/.461/.654. 

Doing immense damage on fastballs led to solid contact rates, with an overall mark north of 79 percent. The approach is sound, and Arquette chased just 23 percent of pitches out of the zone. While he rarely chases, swinging and missing on breaking balls is still a question. Arquette had a contact rate of 65 percent against those pitch types this season.

The power breakout is real, backed by a 108 mph 90th percentile exit velocity and a 60 percent hard-hit rate. Arquette has ideal angles as well, leading to plenty of extra base power. A strong frame with a good chance of sticking at shortstop bodes well for Arquette and his future in pro ball. If the hit tool is average, he could be in for a great career.

9. Ike Irish, C/OF, Auburn, 6’2”/210

Irish has some of the best combination of hit and power among the college class of hitters. Showing dominant performance since his freshman season at Auburn, including two impressive Cape Cod League stints, Irish dominated in 2025, slashing .364/.469/.710 with more walks than strikeouts. Irish blasted 19 home runs, stole 11 bases, and had 34 extra-base hits in 55 games.

The underlying data pops for Irish as well, as he posted a 114 max exit velocity with a 108 mph 90th percentile. The launch angles are inconsistent at times, but Irish creates plenty of barrels and extra base hits. He has shown the ability to hit velocity and breaking balls, which check several boxes we like to see.

The approach is strong with Irish, who ran just a 23 percent chase rate and showed good aggression on pitches in the zone. The overall contact rate was north of 80 percent, with an in-zone contact in the mid-80 percent range.

There are questions surrounding Irish’s wood bat data in the Cap,e where he posted a max exit velocity near 105 mph, and while we expect wood bat regression, that is a noticeable drop. If it clicks, Irish combo of skills at the plate will play, whether in the outfield or behind the dish.

10. Billy Carlson, SS, Corona HS (CA), 6’1”/175

If you are looking for the best pure shortstop and glove in the class, Carlson might be it, especially on the prep side of things. Smooth in the field, Carlson has a huge arm, which he has also showcased on the mound with a fastball up to 97 mph. While primarily known for his glove, Carlson is no slouch at the plate.

In the box, Carlson shows a frame that still has projection. Using a simple toe-tap, Carlson stays into his backside and creates good loft in his swing. The numbers on the showcase circuit were quite strong as Carlson made a ton of contact and a sub-10 percent chase rate. The swing can be a bit long at times, but it has not affected him to this point. The numbers against velocity and breaking balls have been solid, and Carlson adjusts well in the box.

One of the questions surrounding the bat is how much power he will get to long term. The athlete is good, though, as Carlson has shown impressive vertical jump and plate testing scores. His 60-yard dash checked in at 6.77 seconds, which is solid.

His age may lead him to fall in the draft, as Carlson will turn 19 just a few weeks after the draft. If he can get the swing in check and get to power still, Carlson becomes more intriguing. Right now, he profiles as a better real-life prospect than a fantasy prospect.

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