Didn't see one up yet, but it's probably time to get this thread started. The 2025 MLB Draft will take place July 13 & 14 during the All-Star break in Atlanta. The Astros' first pick will be #21 overall. They will not have a second-round pick because they had to forfeit it after signing Christian Walker. Therefore, their second pick will be in the third round (95th overall). They were supposed to get a compensation pick after the Red Sox signed Alex Bregman... but they lost it after signing Walker. The Astros will have a bonus pool of $7,181,500, which is the fourth-smallest in this draft (the Padres, Mets, and Yankees have smaller pools). Here are the slot values for the first 9 picks: Round 1, Pick 21: $4,122,500 Round 3, Pick 95: $803,900 Round 4, Pick 126: $594,500 Round 5, Pick 156: $443,100 Round 6, Pick 186: $341,600 Round 7, Pick 216: $267,700 Round 8, Pick 246: $219,800 Round 9, Pick 276: $199,500 Round 10, Pick 306: $188,900 The first company Mock Draft went up yesterday and Jim Callis has the Astros picking Auburn OF/C Ike Irish. He's been playing more RF since breaking his scapula in March. Baseball America's second mock has them taking Coastal Carolina C Caden Bodine. The first mock had them taking Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle. They also did a staff draft and the in the latest one, whoever was picking for the Astros had them taking Illinois high school LHP Jack Bauer, whose fastball has been clocked as high as 102 mph. I have no clue about these kids.
Read a little about this draft and watched a few videos. This draft is very deep in HS infielders. I’m hopeful Houston can snag two really high upside SS in this draft. It seems serendipitous that the strength of the draft aligns with the weakness in Houston’s system. Guys I would like in rd one: SS Kayson Cunningham P Jack Bauer SS Nick Becker (under slot) IF Ryan Mitchell (under slot) SS Jordan Yost (under slot) Guys I’d like in rd 3: SS Dax Kilby SS Coy James IF Ethan Moore C/OF Taitn Gray IF Aiden West OF Brock Ketelson
