Miami Marlins 2025 MLB Mock Draft 2.0

The Marlins will make eight selections within the first seven rounds—seventh, 43rd, 48th, 78th, 108th, 139th, 168th, and 198th overall. Their overall bonus pool is the largest in franchise history at $15,187,400. Based on the composition of the 2025 draft class and past draft trends, @Hector Rodriguez and I have simulated what the Marlins may do under the leadership of president of baseball operations Peter Bendix and amateur scouting director Frankie Piliere. 

Hector and I alternated picks for this exercise (#7, #46, #108, and #168 selected by him; #43, #78, #139, and #198 selected by me).

First Round (7th overall)—Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton HS (OK)

Slot value: 7,149,900

With the seventh pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select shortstop Eli Willits. The Marlins select one of the most well-rounded high school prospects in the 2025 MLB Draft class. He's also one of the youngest prospects in this draft class.

Eli Willits is the 6'1", 180-pound middle infielder out of Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. On MLB Pipeline, Willits is the fifth-ranked prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft. He's also the third-ranked draft prospect on Baseball America. 

Willits is a switch-hitter, but he's more polished from the left side. He has excellent bat-to-ball skills with an advanced approach. He's a line-drive hitter who rarely chases out the zone. Willits doesn't possess much power yet, but will hit for more pop once he fills in his frame.

Defensively, Willits projects as an above-average defensive shortstop with solid arm strength. He's also a good athlete and can play center field at the next level. Willits is an above-average runner and swipes some bases. He is signed to play college baseball for the University of Oklahoma. 

Competitive Balance Round A (43rd overall)—Charles Davalan, OF/2B, Arkansas 

Slot value: $2,276,700

With the 43rd pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select outfielder/second baseman Charles Davalan. The Marlins have prioritized the bat-first player archetype since Peter Bendix took over and Davalan is one of the most polished college hitters in this year's draft class.

Charles Davalan is a short, yet stocky player for the Razorbacks, coming in at 5'9", 190 pounds. A native of Canada, Davalan began his college career at FGCU last season before transferring to Arkansas. Ranked 55th overall among draft prospects by MLB Pipeline, his name has had some serious helium as Arkansas continues its College World Series run. 

Davalan gets his value from top-tier bat-to-ball skills and an elite approach at the plate. In 2025, he is slashing .352/.440/.572 with 14 home runs and more walks than strikeouts. The lefty has posted in-zone contact rates above 90% and contact rates above 85% against fastballs. 

Davalan has shown the ability to hit all pitches in different parts of the zone while staying patient and refusing to chase. The power numbers may never be great, but he has flashed solid exit velocities and projects to have decent power in the pros. 

With the glove, Davalan plays a solid corner outfield and second base. He has a good arm and adds value on the basepaths with sneaky athleticism.

Second Round (46th overall)—Landon Harmon, RHP, East Union HS (MS)

Slot value: $2,128,800

With the 46th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select right-handed pitcher Landon Harmon. The Marlins select one of the top prep arms in this draft class with their second-round pick. He's also the first pitcher the Marlins have taken in this mock draft.

Landon Harmon is a 6'5", 190-pound right-handed pitcher out of East Union High School in New Albany, Mississippi. On Perfect Game, Harmon is the 26th-ranked prospect and the second-ranked right-handed pitcher in the Class of 2025. He's also the 47th-ranked draft prospect on MLB Pipeline. 

Harmon possesses a three-pitch mix including his fastball, slider, and changeup. The fastball is his best pitch, sitting 93-96 mph and topping out at 99 mph with good carry and armside run. Harmon's slider is his best secondary pitch. It typically sits in the low 80s and moves like a sweeper, but he can also manipulate it into a mid-80s cutter. He doesn't have much feel for his changeup yet and needs to develop it in the minors.

Harmon has a smooth, repeatable delivery with plus arm speed and pounds the zone. He is signed to play college baseball for Mississippi State University. 

Third Round (78th overall)—Griffin Hugus, RHP, Miami 

Slot value: $1,043,700

With the 78th overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select right-handed pitcher Griffin Hugus. The Marlins select a local product currently attending the University of Miami. 

Griffin Hugus is a 6'2", 195-pound right-handed pitcher. The former Cincinnati Bearcat transferred to Miami and has seemingly figured out his control problems, adding to his pitch mix and becoming a starter for the first time in his college career. Currently ranked 164th overall on MLB Pipeline, Hugus has garnered interest from teams coming off of his impressive 2025 campaign for the Hurricanes. 

Before this season, Hugus never could command the strike zone, but he put up a 4.16 ERA, 9.2 K/9, and 3.4 BB/9 for his new school. While these base stats may not be eye-popping, it's the underlying pitch data that intrigues teams.

Hugus throws an electric fastball coming in around 95 mph. The fastball has nice carry which allows it to play well at the top parts of the strike zone, getting whiffs. He added a bullet slider to replace his sweeping slider and it has performed better off of his fastball. His old sweeper has become more of a curveball with steep depth to it. 

Hugus' combination of quick arm speed, big-time fastball, and pitch arsenal and production improvements has him rising up draft boards. Adding another offspeed pitch will be a key part of his development in the minors. 

Fourth Round (108th overall)—Nolan Schubart, OF, Oklahoma State 

Slot value: $708,300

With the 108th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select outfielder Nolan Schubart. The 6'5", 225-pound outfielder is one of the top power hitters in college baseball. He has had three very productive seasons for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. 

In his freshman season, Schubart made an immediate impact for the Cowboys. He played in 61 games and started in 59. Schubart slashed .338/.451/.667 with 73, hits, 20 doubles, 17 home runs, 74 RBIs, and a 1.117 OPS. He was named a Freshman All-American as well as a Third Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball and NCBWA. 

In his sophomore season, Schubart slashed .370/.513/.838 with 64 hits, ten doubles, 23 home runs, 68 RBIs, and 1.351 OPS. He was named a Second Team All-American by the NCBWA and Baseball America. 

Schubart continued to be one of the top power hitters in the nation in 2025. In 55 games, Schubart slashed .300/.436/.630 with 60 hits, nine doubles, 19 home runs, 57 RBIs, 48 walks, and a 1.066 OPS.

Besides his tremendous power, Schubart doesn't have many tools and could move to first base at the next level.

Fifth Round (139th overall)—Griffin Enis, OF, Corinth HS (MS)

Slot value: $523,900

With the 139th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select outfielder Griffin Enis from Corinth High School in Mississippi. In a strong high school class for the state of Mississippi, Enis may be getting overlooked. 

Enis is a powerful, tooled-out outfielder who will stick at center field. He has an extremely violent swing from the right side, with an advanced swing path for his age. He's an aggressive hitter who uses his large 6'1", 190-pound frame to turn on pitches. He hit 13 home runs as a senior. He faced fellow Mississippian Landon Harmon this season and took him deep.

A 70-grade runner, Enis has the potential to be a true five-tool player at the next level. The Marlins would most likely have to go over-slot to sign Enis in the fifth round and take him from his commitment to Duke.

Sixth Round (168th overall)—Bobby Boser, 3B, Florida

Slot value: $397,000

With the 106th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select third baseman Bobby Boser. The Marlins select one of the most productive seniors available with the expectation of signing him under slot value. 

In his first three seasons, Boser played in 127 games and 106 starts for the USF Bulls. Boser was considered a top prospect in the 2024 draft cycle, but went undrafted after missing half of the 2024 season with an injury. Boser entered the transfer portal and signed with the Florida Gators.

In his senior season, Boser was one of the best hitters in Florida's lineup. Boser slashed .336/.437/.613 with 80 hits, 12 doubles, 18 home runs, 67 RBIs, sixteen hit-by-pitches, 28 walks, and a 1.050 OPS.

Boser has average to above-average hit and power tools, but his defensive versatility makes him an intriguing prospect. He projects as a third baseman or second baseman at the next level. He also played some shortstop when Florida lost their starting shortstop, Colby Shelton, to a season-ending hand injury. 

Seventh Round (198th overall)—Dylan Brown, LHP, Old Dominion

Slot value: $309,400

With the 198th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select left-handed-pitcher Dylan Brown from Old Dominion. The 6'5", 230-pound lefty dominated this season in 15 starts. 

Dylan Brown throws from a low three-quarters arm slot and cuts across the rubber, creating difficult angles for opposing hitters. His 6'5" frame and funky delivery adds deception and allows for his arsenal of pitches to tick up.  For a large pitcher, he can command the strike zone very well. This season, Brown posted a 4.06 ERA in 82 innings with a 11.2 K/9, 2.9 BB/9, and 1.24 WHIP.

The calling card for Brown—besides the size and unique delivery—is a great slider that generates a lot of chase and whiff. It sits 86 mph with bullet drop to it.

What's holding Brown back is a sub-par fastball with poor shape, velo, and extension. That being said, because of his delivery and arm slot, the changeup does play well off of the fastball. Gaining velo at the next level would change his outlook. 

I believe Brown should adopt a sinker to generate soft contact and embrace his funky stuff. 

Summarizing Rounds 1-7

Our selections of Eli Willits, Charles Davalan, Landon Harmon, Griffin Hugus, Nolan Schubart, Griffin Enis, Bobby Boser, and Dylan Brown add a blend of prep hitting, prep pitching, college hitting, and college pitching to the Marlins farm system.