Miami Marlins 2025 MLB Mock Draft 3.0

The Miami Marlins are just days away from a crucial MLB Draft, armed with the largest bonus pool in franchise history ($15,187,400).

After collaborating on two previous Marlins mock drafts, @Hector Rodriguez and I went through the exercise separately this time, both simulating the first seven rounds for the Marlins (eight total picks). Let us know whose picks you like more.

Hector Rodriguez's mock draft 

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

Slot value: $7,149,900

FOF draft profile

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 this draft class. Willits is a switch-hitting middle fielder with excellent hitting tools and five-tool potential as he continues to fill out his frame. If he’s available, Willits should be the pick for the Marlins.

Competitive Balance Round A (43rd overall)—Tate Southisene, SS/OF, Basic HS (NV)

Slot value: $2,276,700

With the 43rd pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select shortstop/outfielder Tate Southisene. The Marlins select another well-rounded prep prospect here. He’s a very smart ballplayer who drives the ball to all fields with authority and doesn't chase many pitches out of the zone. The Nevada native is also a good athlete who can play shortstop and center field at the next level.

Second Round (46th overall)—Zach Root, LHP, Arkansas

Slot value: $2,128,800

With the 46th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select left-handed pitcher Zach Root. The Marlins select their first college prospect, grabbing one of the best southpaws in the SEC. The East Carolina transfer posted a 9-6 record with a 3.62 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 3.94 FIP, and 11.4 K/9 in 99 innings pitched last season. Root’s fastball sits 91-94 mph and tops out at 97 mph with some sink. However, his curveball and changeup are his best pitches and generate whiffs.

Third Round (78th overall)—Daniel Dickinson, 2B, LSU

Slot value: $1,043,700

With the 78th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select second baseman Daniel Dickinson. The Utah Valley transfer was one of LSU’s best hitters on their national championship-winning team. Dickinson slashed .315/.458/.525 with 75 hits, twelve home runs, 40 walks, a 136 wRC+, and a .984 OPS in his first season at LSU. Dickinson has great plate discipline and posted a 13.8 K% and 13.1 BB% for the Tigers.

Fourth Round (108th overall)—Marcos Paz, RHP, Hebron HS (TX)

Slot value: $708,300

With the 108th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select right-handed pitcher Marcos Paz. The Texas native missed all of his senior season due to Tommy John surgery, but pitched very well at the MLB Draft Combine. Paz has a three-pitch mix, including a low-90s sinking fastball. His best pitch is his slider, which topped out at a 2,952 rpm spin rate at the Combine. Paz also has an advanced feel for his changeup and projects as a middle-of-the-rotation type arm.

Fifth Round (139th overall)—Bobby Boser, 3B, Florida

Slot value: $523,900

With the 139th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select third baseman Bobby Boser. The Marlins need to save some signing bonus money after selecting three prep prospects with their first five picks. Boser had a great final season at the University of Florida. He slashed .336/.437/.613 with 80 hits, twelve doubles, 18 home runs, 67 RBIs, and a 1.050 OPS last season. Boser projects best as a third baseman/second baseman, but also started at shortstop towards the end of the season.

Sixth Round (168th overall)—Zane Taylor, RHP, UNC Wilmington

Slot value: $397,000

With the 168th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select right-handed pitcher Zane Taylor. The Marlins grab another senior who would take an underslot deal. Taylor had a tremendous senior season for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, posting an 11-2 record with a 1.98 ERA, a .181 opponent batting average, 1.0 BB/9, and 9.9 K/9 in 2025. Taylor has a low-to-mid 90s fastball and locates it well. He also has a good feel for his three secondary pitches (changeup, slider, curveball) that can generate whiffs and weak contact.

Seventh Round (198th overall)—Trevor Cohen, OF, Rutgers

Slot value: $309,400 

With the 198th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select outfielder Trevor Cohen. The Marlins grab one of the best bat-to-ball hitters in college baseball. Cohen is a .338 hitter and had an 8% strikeout rate in his three seasons at Rutgers. Cohen slashed .387/.460/.523 with 91 hits, 24 doubles, two home runs, 36 RBIs, 30 walks, a 134 wRC+, and .983 OPS. Cohen projects as a left fielder at the next level.

Sean McCormack's mock draft

First Round (7th overall)—Billy Carlson, SS, Corona HS (CA)

Slot value: $7,149,900

FOF draft profile

With the seventh pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select shortstop Billy Carlson. The Marlins grab the best prep shortstop defender in the draft and one of the highest-regarded prospects overall. Carlson is silky smooth at short with a great arm. He combines this with great athleticism and an advanced approach and contact rates for his age. Scouts believe as Carlson matures with age, he will fill out physically and tap into game power. 

Competitive Balance Round A (43rd overall)—Dean Curley, INF, Tennessee 

Slot value: $2,276,700

With the 43rd pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select infielder Dean Curley. The Marlins select one of the highest-upside college infield prospects in the draft. In 2025, Curley posted a .966 OPS in SEC play, pairing that with elite swing decisions—chasing only 16.6% of the time—and a 80% contact rate. Curley posted a max exit velocity of 112 mph in 2025 and looks to hit for power going forward, having a total of 14 home runs this season. In the field, Curley played a nearly even mix of SS, 2B, and 3B, although many project him at the hot corner in the pros. 

Second Round (46th overall)—Angel Laya, OF, Eastlake HS (CA)

Slot value: $2,128,800

With the 46th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select prep high schooler Angel Laya. The Marlins select one of the highest-rated high school outfielders in the draft. At the plate, Laya displays an advanced approach and makes great contact, posting a 92% contact rate in games where Trackman data was collected, and he has flashed plus EVs. In the field, Laya has a plus-plus arm and looks to be able to stick in center field. 

Third Round (78th overall)—Joseph Dzierwa, LHP, Michigan State 

Slot value: $1,043,700

With the 78th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select Michigan State lefty Joseph Dzierwa. With this pick, the Marlins select one of the best Big Ten pitchers in the draft. Dzierwa is a large man, standing at 6'8". Atypical for pitchers with his height, he shows great command and lacks top-notch velo, though there is reason to believe he could eventually train to throw harder in the pros. Dzierwa's changeup is among the better ones in the class.

Fourth Round (108th overall)—Jake Cook, OF, Southern Mississippi 

Slot value: $708,300

With the 108th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select Southern Mississippi outfielder Jake Cook. One of the fastest runners in this year's class, Cook projects to have elite speed and top-notch outfield defense in center field. Cook posted a .350/.436/.468 slash line this season and walked 31 times compared to 19 strikeouts. He does not have standout power, but his pure athleticism has teams showing interest in the Mississippi native. 

Fifth Round (139th overall)—Mason Morris, RHP, Ole Miss 

Slot value: $523,900

With the 139th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select Ole Miss right-handed pitcher Mason Morris. The SEC product has spent his college career in the bullpen, but projects to be able to move into the rotation in the pros. Morris has a fastball that touches 99 mph with 18 inches of vert, and a power slurve that got 43% whiff in 2025. He also uses a cutter that sits 92. Morris brings a powerful stride and electric arm to the Marlins farm system.

Sixth Round (168th overall)—Will Hynes, RHP, Lorne Park HS (ON) 

Slot value: $397,000

With the 168th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select Will Hynes, a right-handed pitcher from Ontario, Canada. Hynes is following in the footsteps of fellow Ontarians who were recently drafted, such as Jonah Tong (Mets) and Josiah Romeo (Athletics). Hynes brings a advanced feel for pitching, a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and a sweeper which has gotten scouts' attention. He is one of the younger players in the draft class, having just turned 18 on Monday. With a strong commitment to Wake Forest, the Marlins would most likely overslot this pick using savings from prior selections. 

Seventh Round (198th overall)—Jacob Morrison, RHP, Coastal Carolina

Slot value: $309,400 

With the 198th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select Jacob Morrison, a right-handed pitcher from Coastal Carolina University. The 6'8" righty has one of the better fastballs in the class and great feel to spin the baseball. Morrison is a north-south pitching archetype, which pairs perfectly with his over-the-top release point. He has a four-seam fastball, 12-6 curve, cutter and a fringy changeup in his arsenal. Morrison pitched 107 innings in 2025, posting a 2.42 ERA with 8.7 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9. This is one of the more proven starters in the draft.