Mariners Draft LSU's Anderson, Add Notable Picks

The Seattle Mariners selected LSU left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson with the third overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, a move praised as a coup after he was projected to go No. 1. Anderson led LSU to a College World Series title, earning Most Outstanding Player honors and finishing the season with a 12-1 record, 3.18 ERA, and an NCAA-best 180 strikeouts. He was lauded for his four-pitch arsenal and high ceiling, drawing comparisons to former LSU ace Paul Skenes. Seattle signed Anderson to a below-slot $8.8 million bonus, allowing the team to reallocate draft savings. CBS graded the Mariners’ pick an 'A' and called Anderson a potential quick riser to the majors. The draft also saw Don Bosco Prep's Nick Becker picked by Seattle at No. 57 and Alabama outfielder Kade Snell selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round.