The Guardians drafted Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette with their first choice Sunday night. He’s a 6-foot-6, 240-pound outfielder with power and athleticism to make scouts salivate. Earlier this year, his name surfaced in chatter about the No. 1 pick.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/guardians as Cleveland Guardians Draft Pick Compared To Future Hall of Famer. The Cleveland Guardians were busy during the MLB Draft, selecting position players with plenty of upside, especially on offense.

Cleveland's top pick in the 2025 MLB Draft is a college slugger who proved he is tough as nails during the SEC tournament.