The 2025 MLB Draft commenced on Sunday night with the Washington Nationals selecting Eli Willits, a shortstop from Oklahoma, as the top overall pick. The draft saw 20 rounds with over 600 picks.

Much focus is rightly on the first round, yet it represents less than 5% of the entire event, leaving many later selections overlooked.

Here are some key non-first-round picks from various teams:

• Arizona Diamondbacks: RHP Brian Curley (Pick No. 92): Curley, a right-hander from Georgia, showed impressive strikeout capabilities during his college tenure.
• Boston Red Sox: RHP Marcus Phillips (No. 33): A physically imposing right-hander with a unique pitching style, Phillips impressed with his fastball velocity at Tennessee.
• Detroit Tigers: LHP Ben Jacobs (No. 98): A smaller Southpaw based out of UCLA, Jacobs has potential but must improve his control.
• Atlanta Braves: LHP Briggs McKenzie (No. 127): A prep lefty from North Carolina with the ability to deliver mid-90s speed, McKenzie shows promise but needs development.

For more detailed analysis on each selection, fans are encouraged to keep an eye on their teams as these players progress.