LSU Pitcher Chase Shores Drafted 47th Overall by Angels

Several college pitchers have been selected in the 2025 MLB Draft, highlighting a mix of talent and comeback stories. Brian Walters, a redshirt junior from the University of Miami, was picked by the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth round after a strong season as a reliever, marking the second UM player drafted this year. Miguel Sime Jr., notable for his fastball velocity record at 100.9 mph, was selected in the fourth round by the Washington Nationals, becoming the first MLB Draft League player drafted. Chase Shores, an LSU redshirt sophomore and high-leverage reliever who led LSU to the 2025 national championship, was drafted 47th overall by the Los Angeles Angels with a potential $2.08 million signing bonus; Shores overcame Tommy John surgery and transitioned successfully from starter to closer. Shores’ draft position is historically significant for his high school, Legacy High School, and he was the only pitcher to throw over 100 mph in the College World Series. These selections underscore the impact of college pitchers in the MLB draft and the promising futures ahead for these athletes.