LOS ANGELES - Day two of the 2025 MLB Draft is underway, with the Los Angeles Dodgers laying out their future for years to come.
ROUND FOUR- Aidan West (SS)
The Dodgers selected shortstop Aidan West out of Long Reach High School in Maryland in the fourth round of the draft with the 123rd pick overall. West is an offensive-minded player with plenty of tools to boot. While still young, West's natural growth leads to him develop and keep developing average in game power. West has some struggles with swings and misses on secondary pitches, but he has strong potential for offensive upside should he alter his hitting approach going forward. A strong runner, West can transfer between shortstop and third base with enough arm strength to rise to the occasion at the hot corner if needed.
ROUND FIVE- Davion Hickson (RHP)
The Dodgers went with another pitcher in round five, selecting right-handed pitcher Davion Hickson out of Rice University with the 165th overall pick. Hickson boasts strong stuff in his pitching arsenal, with a mid-90s fastball and a strong slider and changeup off-speed selection. While Hickson's stuff can work in both a starter and bullpen role, his secondary pitches can convert into lethal swing-and-miss weapons if more focus is put into short-inning bursts in a reliever role.
ROUND SIX- Mason Ligenza (OF)
Outfielder Mason Ligenza out of Tamaqua Area High School in Pennsylvania was the next player to hear his name called for the Dodgers in the sixth round of the draft. The six-foot-six left-hander has strong power potential hitting from the left side, though continued strength development can push that power even further. His physical upside extends into his running with above-average speed and and plus arm strength. Ligenza's swing-and-miss metrics against high-profile arms leaves some space for concern, but with development his hit tool can grow from a question mark to a massive gain.
ROUND SEVEN- Mason Estrada (RHP)
Mason Estrada is a green player with perhaps a long way to go, but his raw power can take him far. The MIT sophomore burst onto the national scene with a fastball that touches 98 MPH in his first college season. On top of the power fastball, Estrada has a mid-80s sweeper in his repertoire that can generate above-average swing-and-misses. Estrada will need more experience to refine his pitches and control, but the aerospace engineering major can develop tremendous upside as his development progresses. While the Dodgers' seventh round pick, Estrada will still have to be swayed away from his 2026 commitment to the University of Tennessee to join the major league organization.
ROUND EIGHT- Jack O'Connor (RHP)
The Dodgers continue to add physicality to their pitcher draft class with the selection of Jack O'Connor out of the University of Virginia. The six-foot-five, 225 lb pitcher has a wide variety to choose from, led by a low 90s fastball that he can mix in with his off-speed. O'Connor has been bogged down with injuries, notably a lat strain, that has limited him over the last two springs, with him appearing in just over 10 innings in the 2024-25 season, but with more time and reps on the mound he can refine his stuff to produce on the mound from either a starting position, or if injuries prove to be a problem in the future, tactical applications in relief.
ROUND NINE- Conner O'Neal (C)
The Dodgers took their first catcher of the draft in the ninth round, selecting Conner O'Neal out of Southeastern Louisiana with the 285th overall pick. With a strong bat and sharp defensive instincts, O'Neal presents a high amount of value on both sides of the plate for Los Angeles. O'Neal led his college squad in home runs and RBIs in 2025 while sitting top five on the team in hits, runs, slugging and total bases. O'Neal also possess a strong eye, leading Southeastern Louisiana in walks with 52, over 10 more walks than than the next leader on the list. Defensively, O'Connor has a nearly perfect fielding percentage behind the plate while leading his team in put outs with 300. O'Neal has some defensive struggles with errors and his arm has been tested by baserunners, but with more development O'Neal has the potential to become another figure in a prestigious line of Dodger-developed catchers.
ROUND 10- Jacob Frost (LHP)
The senior from Kansas State provides a precise edge to the Dodgers' growing draft class of pitchers. Frost doesn't have any one standout pitch in his tool-bag, lowering his profile compared to other pitchers in the draft, but his command over what he does possess can lead him to success. In the 2025 college season Frost led the Jayhawks in strikeouts with 75 while holding opposing batters to just .238 against him.
ROUND 11- Dylan Tate (RHP)
Dylan Tate's 2025 season was cut short due to an injury, but he showed promise before then. Prior to his season at Oklahoma, Tate pitched at Jefferson College, where he totaled 63 strikeouts with a 3.90 ERA in 11 appearances. Tate's selection is another in the growing army of draftee pitchers for the Dodgers where he looks to make his mark.
ROUND 12- Lance Lunceford (RHP)
Lance Lunceford delivered for Wake Forest in 2025 with a combination of his sharp fastball that sits in the low 90s and a swing-and-miss changeup. Lunceford doesn't possess a strong breaking ball as of yet, and his undersized build raises questions regarding his total upside, but with attention and development Lunceford could slot in well with a middle-reliever type role.
ROUND 13- Robby Porco (RHP)
Robby Porco's six-foot-eight frame drives forward his pitching power without question. Porco possesses a low 90's fastball that can escalate to the upper 90s, while his sharp upper 80s slider cuts with a tight vertical slant that should play well in a relief role. His in-sync delivery should make him a consistent contributor from the bullpen.
ROUND 14- Davis Chastain (RHP)
Davis Chastain closed out his junior season at the University of Georgia with a 4.97 ERA in 12.2 innings of relief. Chastain racked up 15 strikeouts in those appearances while finishing the season with an 11-2 record, proving that Chastain can step up in high-leverage situations as a reliever and closer.
ROUND 15- Matt Lanzendorfer (LHP)
The Dodgers drafted another closer with strong upside in Matt Lanzendorfer out of the University of Virginia. Lanzendorfer made 22 appearances in 2025, racking up 40 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched. He posted a team-best five saves in 2025, good for ninth in the ACC at large. Lanzendorfer closed out his college career with a strong 14-2 record and 2.61 ERA in a mostly relief and closing role.
ROUND 16- AJ Soldra (OF)
In 54 games with Seton-Hall in 2025 AJ Soldra produced a .330, .426, .514 line, good for a solid .940 OPS. Soldra followed that season with a strong stint in summer ball, where he batted .321 with 18 hits. A scrappy contact hitter with speed on the base paths and a six-foot frame that can still add strength, Soldra has a high ceiling in the outfield as a producer at the plate and in the field.
ROUND 17- Sam Horn (RHP)
Missouri's Sam Horn leads a two-sport life, both as a pitcher and quarterback for Mizzou. Horn will have to choose between joining the Dodgers in pro ball or continuing in college as a quarterback, a looming decision that likely hurt Horn's draft stock. Horn works with a fastball that can reach 98 MPH and brings similar power to his off-speed pitches. His power slider has both bite and sweep to it, but he has been hampered in the past by an elbow injury. His athletic build and raw power could present well for development as a starter long-term, but his ability to stay healthy and the sport he'll still be playing next year are two major questions for both him and the Dodgers.
ROUND 18- Finn Edwards (RHP)
Finn Edwards dazzled in his freshman season with Iowa Western College, going 3-2 with a 3.67 ERA. Edwards has above average strikeout potential, posting a 11.8 K/9 rate. His control raises some questions with a WHIP of 1.33 and eight hit batters in his freshman season, but the young hurler has strong raw talent that can be refined into an accurate and successful hurler.
ROUND 19- Anson Aroz (C)
Anson Aroz profiles as a high-energy catcher with above average speed both on base paths and in the field. A well-rounded athlete, Aroz has the arm strength and mobility necessary to develop further as a defensive-focused catcher. Aroz's offensive capabilities are more in question than his defensive ones, but his raw talent and athleticism put Aroz in a position to fill a need in the Dodgers organization as it arises.
ROUND 20- Shane Brinham (LHP)
Shane Brinham comes out of Handsworth Secondary School in British Columbia looking to make his mark in the big leagues. The 17-year-old left hander was ranked no.1 among left-handed pitchers and 10th overall in British Columbia (per PerfectGameUSA). The six-foot-one hurler will have to choose between joining the Dodgers organization and following through with his commitment to the University of Michigan after having his name called in the final round of the draft.