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Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported that senior director of scouting operations Marc Gustafson gave insight into the selection, and pointed to Holliday's raw physical traits like power that can only stand to massively develop for the 18-year-old.

The 2025 MLB Draft is here, with the first round held Sunday as part of this year’s All-Star festivities in Atlanta. The Washington Nationals had the first overall pick, a decision made all the more fascinating in the wake of the recent firings of general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez.

Oklahoma high school baseball was front and center during the MLB Draft on Sunday, with two of the top four picks coming from the Sooner State.

The St. Louis Cardinals likely won't get a chance at Ethan Holliday in the MLB Draft, but that could be a blessing, and Matt Holliday knows it.