What a big weekend in College Baseball as the draft class of 2025 starts to jockey for position atop the MLB Draft early rankings. In this article, we will be diving into the draft-eligible standouts from week four in College Baseball. There were some big standouts this week as we checked back in with a name we talked about after week two, and of course, we will continue to break down new names standing out. Getting an idea of these key performers will help come time for the MLB Draft in July and later, during off-season first-year player drafts. Let’s dive into the draft-eligible college baseball standouts from week four.
Standout Hitters for the 2025 MLB Draft
Marek Houston, SS Jr. Wake Forest
(18 GP, .406/.511/.797, 7 HR, 28 R, 34 RBI, 9 SB)
Watching Marek Houston play for Wake Forest in 2024 was fun as the infielder showed off excellent defensive prowess while being effective with the bat, and so far this season might propel Houston to go early in the first round. Houston stands 6’3” and 185 pounds with potential plus bat-to-ball skills and has started to see the below-average power grades trend towards average long-term. In 54 games played with Wake Forest in 2024, Houston slashed .326/.434/.516 with eight home runs, 57 runs scored, 39 RBIs, and four stolen bases.
10 RBI! 😱 are you kidding me! Marek Houston continues to show why he is quickly moving up draft boards. In 15 GP he is slashing .431/.527/.845 with 6 HR 23 R, 32 RBI, 9 SB. Dominant…@Fantrax @WakeBaseball https://t.co/9fSmT8tYNp
— Richard Haake (@Mustbethehawk) March 8, 2025
After the season was through, Houston headed to the Cape Cod League where he went slashed .306/.465/.329 with 17 runs scored, eight RBIs, and seven stolen bases in 27 games played with wood bats. Thus far the success of the CCBL has bled into the College Baseball season. Across 18 games played Houston is slashing .406/.511/.797 with seven home runs, 28 runs scored, 34 RBIs, and nine stolen bases in as many attempts. On 3/7/2025 vs. Notre Dame Houston tied a school record with a 10 RBI game on just three hits, one of which was a home run. Similar to last season’s first-round pick Seaver King, Houston is quickly pushing himself into the conversation of a top-10 pick in July.
Mason Neville, OF Jr. Oregon
(16 GP, .343/.439/.881, 10 HR, 26 R, 20 RBI, 4 SB)
Pushing for College Baseball’s leader in home runs thus far, Mason Neville has made major strides this season and is emerging as a batter to watch closely. Standing 6’3” and 197 pounds batting from the left side, Neville looks like he is built for power with room to add still more muscle to his frame. Neville started his college career at Arkansas as a Freshman but didn’t do much in the 19-game sample size slashing just .11/.250/.148 in 33 plate appearances. The transfer to Oregon brought more playing time and better results as he slashed .269/.369.664 with 16 home runs, 36 runs scored, 43 RBIs, and eight stolen bases in 56 games played.
💣💥Oregon OF Mason Neville has got easy power from the left side of the plate and is currently tied for 🥈 in HR. Across 16 GP he is slashing .343/.439/.881 with 10 HR, 26 R, 20 RBI, and 4 SB. Making a 💪 case for a first round selection in July.@Fantrax @masonneville_ https://t.co/e7KnRkf1Ls
— Richard Haake (@Mustbethehawk) March 12, 2025
This season, Neville has looked like a more complete ball player. Across 16 games played he is slashing .343/.439/.881 with 10 home runs, 26 runs scored, 20 RBIs, and four stolen bases in five attempts. Currently tied for second in the NCAA for the home run lead, Neville should continue to position himself into early first round conversations as spring rolls on.
Andrew Fischer, 1B/3B/OF Jr. Tennessee
(17 GP, .311/.534/.844, 7 HR, 23 R, 19 RBI, 1 SB)
Big-time power is what Andrew Fischer brings to the table and so far he has brought every bit of it to the Tennessee Vols in 2025. Standing 6’1” and 210 pounds batting from the left side of the plate, Andrew Fischer started his collegiate career out at Duke University where he set the Freshman home run record at 11 starting what would be his profile as a potential plus power bat. Despite scout grades of below-average bat-to-ball skills, Fischer followed up his Freshman year by transferring to Mississippi, where he slashed .285/.397/.643 with 20 home runs across 55 games played.
💣💥Tennessee 3B/1B/OF Andrew Fischer has been on fire for the Vols! Across 17 GP he is slashing .311/.534/.844 with 7 HR, 23 R, 19 RBI, and 1 SB. Potential plus power with positional flexibility has him climbing ranks! 📈@Fantrax @sirfischer3 https://t.co/yHGlV9w5m6
— Richard Haake (@Mustbethehawk) March 12, 2025
This season everything seems to be improving as Fischer has played in 17 games thus far slashing .311/.534/.844 with seven home runs, 23 runs scored, 19 RBIs, and one stolen base for the defending national champion Vols. Defensively Fischer could be bound for a corner outfield spot thanks to an above-average arm, but more than likely would be a solid first base option once drafted.
Standout Pitchers
Zach Root, LHP Jr. Arkansas
(4 GS, 21.1 IP, 36 K, 2.11 ERA, 2.5 BB/9, 15.2 K/9)
Dominating in his first season with the Arkansas Razorbacks, Zach Root was a solid lefty at East Carolina University, but this is just fun to watch. Standing 6’2” and 210 pounds, throwing from the left side, Root has an effortless release and a solid five-pitch mix. The fastball sits in the low 90s and tops out at 95 mph, while the curveball comes in at 78 and drops off the table similar to Cole Ragans with the Royals. Coming inside to lefties is an 88 mph cutter with solid movement and can back the velocity down adding break mirroring a slider around 85 mph. The change-up is no slouch coming in at 83 mph with excellent tumble late, and he trusts the pitch throwing it 22% of the time off the four seam 47%.
📝📈Arkansas LHP Zach Root has been impressive with his five pitch mix. In 4 GS he has 36k’s in 21.1 IP good for a 15.2 K/9, 2.5 BB/9 and a 2.11 ERA. FB-95, CU-88, SL-85, CB-78, CH-83. The curve looks like a true plus offering.@Fantrax @ZachRoot07 @RazorbackBSB https://t.co/ZqoT52ifNB
— Richard Haake (@Mustbethehawk) March 12, 2025
Root cruised through tough starts against Washington State and TCU striking out a combined 18 batters over 10 innings pitched allowing just two hits, three walks, and two earned runs. Week three was problematic against UNC Charlotte as he allowed three runs, in five hits across 5.1 innings pitched, striking out a total of eight with 97 pitches thrown. This week we saw a massive bounce back as Root cruised against Portland tying a season-high in strikeouts with 10 across six innings while allowing three hits, one walk and no earned runs in a 10-0 victory.
This profile and production make Zach Root one of the top left-handers to watch this season with a complete pitch mix that could transition quickly to professional ball.
Anthony Eyanson, RHP Jr. LSU
(4 GS, 24 IP, 35 K, 3.00 ERA, 1.9 BB/9, 13.1 K/9)
The recent transfer of Anthony Eyanson to LSU is paying off so far for his draft stock. Standing at 6’2” and 195 pounds, Eyanson played the first two seasons of his collegiate career at UC San Diego, averaging over a nine K/9 with a walks per nine under 2.5. The fastball averages 95 mph and has topped out at 97 early in starts, but the difference maker is a 12-6 curveball that comes in at 78 mph with excellent movement. Eyanson has a slider that comes in at 84 mph with solid horizontal and vertical action that is most similar to a slurve in shape.
📝📈LSU RHP Anthony Eyanson in his first season with LSU has been 🔥 in 4 GS he has 35 K’s across 24 IP with a 13.1 K/9, 1.9 BB/9 & a 3.00 ERA. FB-95, 12-6 CB-78 mph, SL-84. 15 strikeouts against North Alabama allowing just 2 H, 2BB & 2 ER over 7 IP.@AnthonyEyanson @Fantrax https://t.co/OknisSAimN
— Richard Haake (@Mustbethehawk) March 12, 2025
After a dominant first two outings this season against Purdue and Omaha, Eyanson hit a snag in week three against Nebraska. Across six innings he struck out seven, while allowing seven hits, one walk, and five earned runs, ultimately earning the win in an 11-6 win. This week, however, Eyanson bounced back strong against North Alabama, striking out 15 over seven innings pitched, allowing just two hits, two walks, and two earned runs, earning the win in a 6-2 finish.
Throughout his collegiate career, Eyanson has done a solid job limiting the walks, this season has been no exception as he currently has a solid 1.9 BB/9 while striking out a strong 13.1 K/9 across 24 innings pitched. Look for his draft stock to continue to climb as the season wears on.
