Second round (45th overall): RHP JB Middleton, Southern Mississippi

Middleton had a breakout junior season, posting a 2.32 ERA and 0.85 WHIP over 105 1/3 innings. He worked out of the bullpen as a freshman and sophomore but evolved into a starter with a 93-95 mph fastball. He also throws a slider and uses a changeup vs. left-handers. At 6-feet, 178 pounds, he’s not big, so scouts wonder if he can carry the load as a big-league starter.

Second round Competitive Balance Round B (74th): OF Max Belyeu, Texas

A powerful left-handed hitting right fielder with a strong throwing arm. Belyeu fell down the board a bit this season after losing playing time because of a fractured thumb, but he still slashed .303/.410/.576 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs. He finished his Longhorns career with a .318/.414/.616 slash line and 27 homers.

Third round (77th): 3B Ethan Hedges, USC

Played high school baseball at Southern California powerhouse Mater Dei, where current Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon played. Hedges played some first base before becoming a third baseman and also served as the Trojans’ closer as a junior. His fastball’s been clocked at 93 mph. A line-drive hitter, he slashed .343/.459/.602 line with 12 homers in 2025.