2025 MLB Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Key Highlights

As Opening Day approaches, the excitement for the 2025 MLB season is palpable. The ESPN fantasy baseball team has conducted its final mock draft of the season, providing a comprehensive look at how the top players stack up in a head-to-head points league format.

Draft Overview

The mock draft, held on March 10, 2025, included a panel of fantasy baseball experts and MLB writers. The draft followed ESPN's standard head-to-head points league scoring and roster settings, with each team fielding 16 starters and three bench spots.

Round-by-Round Analysis

Round 1:

1. Shohei Ohtani (DH/SP) -- Best
2. Juan Soto (OF) -- Karabell
3. Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) -- Carty
4. Aaron Judge (OF) -- Kaiser
5. Jose Ramirez (3B) -- Zola

Round 2:

11. Zack Wheeler (SP) -- Cockcroft
12. Gunnar Henderson (SS) -- Becquey
13. Logan Gilbert (SP) -- Chandan
14. Francisco Lindor (SS) -- Mass
15. Yordan Alvarez (OF) -- Schoenfield

Round 3:

21. Corbin Burnes (SP) -- Best
22. Rafael Devers (3B) -- Karabell
23. Garrett Crochet (SP) -- Carty
24. Anthony Santander (OF) -- Kaiser
25. William Contreras (C) -- Zola

Team Rosters

Team Best:

• C1: Mitch Garver [Pick: 14.10]
• 1B1: Freddie Freeman [Pick: 2.10]
• 3B1: Nolan Arenado [Pick: 8.10]
• 2B1: Ozzie Albies [Pick: 7.1]
• SS1: Elly De La Cruz [Pick: 4.10]
• OF1: Steven Kwan [Pick: 5.1]
• DH1: Shohei Ohtani (SP) [Pick: 1.1]

Team Karabell:

• C1: Austin Wells [Pick: 19.2]
• 1B1: Carlos Santana [Pick: 14.9]
• 3B1: Rafael Devers [Pick: 3.2]
• 2B1: Marcus Semien [Pick: 4.9]
• SS1: Corey Seager [Pick: 5.2]
• OF1: Juan Soto [Pick: 1.2]

Conclusion

This mock draft provides a valuable resource for fantasy baseball enthusiasts preparing for their own drafts. With detailed round-by-round picks and team rosters, it offers a snapshot of the potential strategies and player valuations heading into the 2025 MLB season.