Angels Select Tyler Bremner Second in MLB Draft

The Los Angeles Angels selected UC Santa Barbara right-hander Tyler Bremner with the second overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, a move considered surprising as most analysts projected him to be chosen later. Bremner, who broke UC Santa Barbara’s career strikeout record, posted a 3.49 ERA with 111 strikeouts in 77.1 innings during his junior season. He is noted for his powerful fastball and elite changeup, though his slider requires further development. Angels' scouting director Tim McIlvaine expressed strong confidence in Bremner’s upside and resilience following the recent passing of his mother. The selection may reflect the Angels’ strategy of choosing under-slot college players to gain flexibility in later draft rounds. Bremner's Canadian roots could lead him to represent Canada in the World Baseball Classic, and he may quickly advance through the minor leagues if he adapts well to professional play.