Angels Face Backlash for No.2 MLB Draft Pick Tyler Bremner

The 2025 MLB Draft featured surprising decisions, particularly by the Los Angeles Angels, who selected pitcher Tyler Bremner from UC Santa Barbara with the No. 2 overall pick, a choice that stunned analysts and fans alike. Bremner was projected to be picked much later and was passed over in favor of LSU's Kade Anderson, who was taken third by the Seattle Mariners, and Ethan Holliday, selected fourth by the Colorado Rockies. Despite Bremner's lower ranking on many draft boards, the Angels' front office sees potential for him to rise quickly through their system, following their recent success with college pitchers advancing rapidly to the majors. Bremner's performance at UCSB, including a strong fastball averaging over 95 mph and a high in-zone whiff rate, supports the Angels' confidence in his abilities. This draft also saw the Washington Nationals pick 17-year-old Eli Willits as the youngest No. 1 overall pick, further highlighting the unexpected nature of the 2025 draft. The decisions by both the Nationals and Angels have set intriguing storylines for the future, with Bremner and Anderson’s careers likely to be closely compared as they progress.