Corona High School Makes History With Three Top-50 MLB Draft Picks

The 2025 MLB Draft featured a strong presence of high school talent, notably from Corona High School in California, which made history by having three players selected among the top 50 picks. Right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez was picked sixth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates, infielder Billy Carlson went tenth to the Chicago White Sox, and shortstop Brady Ebel was selected 32nd by the Milwaukee Brewers. These selections marked the first time a public high school had two teammates go in the top 10, with Corona's players receiving high praise for their pitching and defensive skills. The top overall pick was 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits from Oklahoma, chosen by the Washington Nationals, who became the youngest ever to be drafted first overall. Other notable picks included Dylan Mathiesen, a pitcher from Montour selected in the 13th round by the Pirates, and Jake Casey, an outfielder from Upper St. Clair chosen in the 15th round by the Toronto Blue Jays. The draft also saw the Los Angeles Angels select LSU pitcher Chase Shores in the second round, known for his hard-throwing fastball following Tommy John surgery.