Jackson Holliday

With the 2025 draft lottery settled, here are some way-too-early names to keep an eye on for next year

The ping pong balls came through for the Nationals as they secure the top selection in next year's MLB Draft after having just 10 percent odds of landing the first overall pick. Oklahoma prep shortstop Ethan Holliday -- son of former Rockies star Matt Holliday and brother of Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday -- and Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette are among the top candidates for the first-overall selection next year. All non-playoff teams are entered into the draft lottery for the top six picks with both the Athletics and White Sox -- who landed the 11th and 10th picks, respectively -- ineligbile for revenue sharing reasons. Here's how the rest of the draft order shook out: (1) Nationals, (2) Angels, (3) Mariners, (4) Rockies, (5) Cardinals, (6) Pirates, (7) Marlins, (8) Blue Jays, (9) Reds, (10) White Sox, (11) Athletics, (12) Rangers, (13) Giants, (14) Rays, (15) Red Sox, (16) Twins, (17) Cubs, (18) Diamondbacks.