Name: JoJo Parker
Position: SS / RHP
School: Purvis High School
ESPN Top 250: 7
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’1”, 190 lbs
College Commitment: Mississippi State
Projected Round: Top 10 overall
JoJo Parker enters the 2025 MLB Draft as one of the most dynamic high school players in the country and arguably the top prep talent to come out of Mississippi in over a decade. A true two-way star at Purvis High School, Parker has dazzled scouts with his high-contact bat, slick infield glove, and projectable arm on the mound. While he could pitch at the next level, most believe his upside at shortstop is too tantalizing to pass up.
He’s ranked No. 9 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 250 prospects list and is widely considered a lock for a top 10 pick.
Parker has cemented himself as the top Mississippi prospect in the 2025 class. Teams drafting in the top 10—including the Oakland A’s, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Detroit Tigers—have shown consistent interest. His signability may come into play depending on where he’s selected, but most believe he’s ready to forgo college and begin his pro journey.
Name: JB Middleton
Position: RHP
School: Southern Miss
ESPN Top 250: 42
Throws/Bats: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’2”, 205 lbs
Draft Projection: Rounds 2–3
A proven ace in the Southern Miss rotation, JB Middleton has elevated himself into one of the most dependable and polished college arms in the 2025 MLB Draft class. After a strong junior campaign in 2024, Middleton exploded in 2025 with elite command, a sharp three-pitch mix, and a bulldog mentality on the mound. His dominance in the Sun Belt Conference and standout performance at the MLB Draft Combine have made him one of the most talked-about Day 1 pitching prospects.
Middleton anchored the Golden Eagles’ staff during a historic run and was nearly unhittable during the final month of the season, frequently working into the 7th and 8th innings with efficiency.
Middleton’s polished college resume, command-first approach, and strong secondary stuff make him a legitimate Day 1 target. He’s been linked to several pitching-needy organizations in the 30–75 range, including the Braves, Guardians, and Rays. If teams value polish over upside, he could sneak into the late first round.
Name: Jake Cook
Position: OF / Former RHP
School: Southern Miss
ESPN 250: 62
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’0”, 190 lbs
Hometown: Madison, MS
Draft Projection: Rounds 3-5
One of the most intriguing two-way athletes in the 2025 MLB Draft, Jake Cook made a name for himself by reinventing his role at Southern Miss. Originally recruited as a pitcher, Cook transitioned into a full-time outfielder during his college career—and the move has paid off. With standout athleticism, an improving bat, and a strong arm from his pitching days, Cook profiles as a late-blooming upside pick with strong mid-round appeal.
He turned heads at the 2025 MLB Draft Combine, ranking near the top in the 30-yard dash and outfield velocity metrics.
Cook doesn’t project as a big power threat, but he barrels up the baseball with consistency and uses all fields. His game is built around contact, speed, and energy—perfect for a team that values versatility and athletic ceiling. Cook’s explosive burst makes him a serious defensive asset and potential top-of-the-order weapon. His range in center field, paired with his closing speed and former pitching arm strength, gives him a chance to develop into a premium defender.
His baseball instincts are well regarded, especially as someone who played both sides of the ball. Coaches at Southern Miss have praised his rapid development as an outfielder, and his glove may already be ahead of his bat.
Jake Cook’s unique background, elite speed, and outfield versatility make him an attractive option in the Rounds 6–10 range. Some scouts believe with more at-bats and pro coaching, Cook could develop into a legit leadoff threat or bench spark plug in a contending lineup.
Name: Landon Harmon
Position: RHP / INF
School: East Union High School (Blue Springs, MS)
ESPN Top 250: 76
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’3”, 200 lbs
College Commitment: Ole Miss
Draft Projection: Rounds 3-5
A two-way phenom at East Union, Landon Harmon has been one of the most dominant high school athletes in Mississippi over the past two seasons. Though he put up big numbers at the plate, Harmon’s upside on the mound is what’s turning heads in MLB scouting rooms. With a projectable frame, clean mechanics, and a fastball that continues to tick upward, Harmon is a legitimate draft-and-develop candidate.
While his offensive numbers are impressive, most scouts believe his long-term value lies in his right arm. That said, Harmon is athletic enough to contribute as a two-way player in college at Ole Miss if he doesn’t go pro right away. Harmon’s small-town background and work ethic have earned him praise from coaches, opponents, and scouts alike. He has the “bulldog” mentality that evaluators love in Southern pitchers.
While Harmon is committed to Ole Miss, several teams are viewing him as a potential Day 2 value pick. If he shows well in pre-draft workouts or showcases a velocity jump in late spring bullpens, he could rise into the Rounds 3-5 range. His projectable arm, clean delivery, and makeup check all the boxes for an organization looking for long-term pitching depth.
Teams with strong development systems—like the Guardians, Brewers, or Rays—are ideal fits.
Name: Jacob Parker
Position: SS / RHP
School: Purvis High School (Purvis, MS)
ESPN Top 250: 99
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’0”, 185 lbs
College Commitment: Mississippi State
Draft Projection: Rounds 3–6
Twin Brother: JoJo Parker (Top-10 projected pick)
While his twin brother JoJo is getting most of the national headlines, Jacob Parker is a star in his own right—and one of the most complete two-way players in the Southeast. A smooth-fielding shortstop with pop in his bat and a competitive edge on the mound, Jacob is seen by many scouts as a high-upside prospect with starter-level potential at the next level. He’s a key piece in Purvis’s powerhouse lineup and helped lead the Tornadoes to another deep playoff run in 2025.
He’s currently ranked inside the Top 100 of most draft boards and continues to climb after a strong showing at the MLB Draft Combine. Jacob brings a mature approach to the plate with the ability to hit to all fields and turn on velocity. He’s not just a contact hitter—his frame has added strength over the past year, and his home run total jumped significantly this season. His speed and smart baserunning make him a top-of-the-order threat. His infield play is slick and confident, with plenty of arm to stay at shortstop. His footwork and internal clock are advanced for a high schooler, and he could also slide to second base or center field if needed.
While he’ll likely be drafted as a position player, Jacob’s performance on the mound adds to his value. He struck out nearly 100 batters as a senior, flashing mound presence and competitive fire that rivals many full-time pitchers. While his twin brother JoJo Parker may hear his name called early in the first round, Jacob Parker could also sneak into the Day 1 conversation if a team sees enough projection. Most likely, he’ll go early on Day 2 (Rounds 3–6). His polish, bloodlines, and athleticism make him a safe bet to be one of the most well-rounded prep position players in the Southeast.
Name: Talon Healy
Position: LHP
School: Lewisburg High School (Olive Branch, MS)
ESPN Top 250: 107
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’1”, 195 lbs
College Commitment: Mississippi State
Draft Projection: Rounds 3-10
Coming out of powerhouse Lewisburg High School, Healy routinely faced some of the toughest lineups in Mississippi and never backed down. His fastball continues to climb in velocity, and his clean delivery, athleticism, and SEC commitment make him a legitimate two-way path threat—either sign professionally or anchor the Mississippi State rotation in the future.
Talon Healy is rising quickly up draft boards and has cemented himself as one of Mississippi’s premier high school arms. Scouts love his projection, strike-throwing ability, and toughness on the mound. If signability lines up, he’s a strong candidate to go between Rounds 3-5.
The medicals will be incredibly important as we near the draft too as he had Tommy John before he even started high school and tore his UCL again his junior year, this time opting to have an internal brace surgery to repair it. On top of the elbow issues, he is a cancer survivor, battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma while recovering from TJ. His backstory makes him easy to root for, but the reality is there are also a lot of concerns about his long term outlook, making him a prospect with quite possibly the widest range of possible outcomes in the July draft.
Name: Griffin Enis
Position: RHP
School: Corinth High School (Corinth, MS)
ESPN Top 250: 125
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’1, 190
College Commitment: Virginia
Draft Projection: Rounds 5-8
Griffin Enis is a 2025 outfielder and utility prospect from Corinth High School (MS), standing 6’1” and 190 pounds with a strong, athletic frame and lean muscle definition. He turned heads at showcases by running an elite 6.42 60-yard dash, underscoring his high-end explosiveness and athleticism.
Defensively, Enis plays with confidence and fluidity in the outfield. He shows a quick first step, clean glove work, and long, efficient arm action. His throws consistently carry to the bag on one hop with advanced arm strength and accuracy. He moves with ease and projects as a high-level defensive asset in the outfield.
At the plate, Enis hits right-handed with a wide base and high hand set. He generates quick-twitch bat speed with a compact, inside path, and shows advanced strength through the zone. His approach favors the middle of the field, and he consistently barrels up pitches with authority. The bat-to-ball skills and raw power potential are evident, with the ability to drive the ball deep when he gets extended.
With standout tools across the board—speed, arm, glove, and power—Griffin Enis has the physical makeup of a high-ceiling prospect and the versatility to contribute at multiple positions at the next level.
Name: Mason Morris
Position: RHP
School: Ole Miss (Tupelo, MS)
ESPN Top 250: 130
Height/Weight: 6’1, 190
Draft Projection: Rounds 5-8
Mason Morris first caught scouts’ attention in high school as a two-way standout with a powerful arm and bat, but his senior campaign in 2022 was cut short due to a freak outfield collision that left him with a punctured liver. After battling bouts of wildness during his first two seasons at Ole Miss, Morris turned a corner in 2025, finding more consistency on the mound and emerging as a trusted bullpen weapon for the Rebels. While he’s been used almost exclusively in relief, his frame and arsenal suggest potential as a starter at the professional level.
Morris’ most dominant offering is a low-90s cutter with late, sharp dive that generates ugly swings and soft contact—few hitters can square it up or even lay off. He pairs it with a hard upper-80s slider that mimics the cutter’s shape and is often more reliable in the strike zone. A mechanical adjustment—raising his arm slot—paid dividends this spring, helping him add significant velocity to his fastball, which now sits 95–97 mph and has reportedly touched 99.
However, despite the velocity jump, his fastball plays with more vertical plane than natural life, and it doesn’t miss as many bats in the zone as one might expect. Improving its shape will be key at the next level. Additionally, to make a serious run at a starting role in pro ball, he’ll need to develop a serviceable changeup and continue refining his control, which has improved but remains inconsistent.
Name: Luke Hill
Position: INF
School: Ole Miss (Baton Rouge, LA)
ESPN Top 250: 138
Height/Weight: 6’1, 200
Draft Projection: Rounds 5-8
After a promising freshman campaign at Arizona State, he transferred to Ole Miss but struggled to adjust to Southeastern Conference pitching in 2024. However, he’s bounced back in 2025, raising his draft stock by sticking to a disciplined approach at the plate while flashing improved gap power. A high-floor prospect, he also brings value with his defensive versatility.
Offensively, Hill has a mature feel for the strike zone and consistently puts the ball in play from the right side. He’s shown better ability this spring to turn on pitches and lift the ball, though his offensive game remains geared more toward gap-to-gap contact than home run power. He projects as a player who can reach base at a steady clip with modest pop—likely topping out around 10–15 homers annually. While his speed out of the box is below average, he’s a solid runner once underway and makes smart reads on the basepaths.
Defensively, Hill began his college career at shortstop but has transitioned to third and second base in 2025. He offers average arm strength and range, and his instincts make him a steady presence in the field. Long-term, his skill set profiles best at second base, where his bat and glove could make him a reliable everyday contributor.
Name: Nick Monistere
Position: RHP
School: Southern Miss (Brandon, MS)
ESPN Top 250: 212
Height/Weight: 5’11, 181
Draft Projection: Rounds 7-10
Nick Monistere enters the 2025 MLB Draft as one of the most polished and productive hitters in mid-major college baseball. After flashing two-way potential early in his Southern Miss career, he fully committed to hitting and has since blossomed into the offensive centerpiece for the Golden Eagles. His junior season cemented his status as a legitimate draft prospect, leading the Sun Belt in home runs (21), RBIs (72), and ranking among national leaders in slugging and OPS. En route to winning the 2025 Sun Belt Player of the Year
What sets Monistere apart is his blend of discipline and power. He has a natural feel for the strike zone and rarely chases out of it, making him a difficult out and a consistent run producer. His compact, right-handed swing allows him to cover the plate well and drive the ball to all fields, while his emerging power suggests the potential for 15–20 home runs annually at the pro level. He’s also shown the ability to rise to big moments, producing in conference tournaments and high-leverage situations.
Defensively, Monistere brings value as a versatile infielder. He has logged innings at shortstop, third base, left field, and second base, though scouts see him settling long-term at second, where his footwork, instincts, and average arm strength project well. While not a burner, he’s a heady baserunner who can take extra bases and avoid mistakes—traits that reflect his high baseball IQ.
Monistere doesn’t have a single elite tool, but his overall profile is well-rounded with few weaknesses. He fits the mold of a modern utility infielder who can hit for average and power, provide lineup flexibility, and bring a professional approach to the plate. Teams looking for a dependable bat and steady glove—particularly those valuing college production and makeup—could target him anywhere from the 7th to 10th round.
Name: Pico Kohn
Position: LHP
School: Mississippi State (Verbena, AL)
ESPN Top 250: 224
Height/Weight: 6’4, 200
Draft Projection: Rounds 7-10
Pico Kohn enters the 2025 MLB Draft as one of the more intriguing left-handed arms in the college class—a pitcher with size, strike-throwing ability, and steadily rising stock following a strong junior campaign at Mississippi State. A native of Verbena, Alabama, Kohn was a decorated high school pitcher at Chilton County High School, where he earned Gatorade Player of the Year honors and posted video game-like numbers, including 126 strikeouts in 72 innings. He arrived in Starkville with significant buzz, and though he showed flashes during his freshman season in 2022, inconsistency and an eventual Tommy John surgery slowed his early progress.
After missing the entire 2023 season to rehab, Kohn returned in 2024 in a limited role, pitching just under 30 innings but flashing his swing-and-miss stuff in spurts. Fully healthy in 2025, he stepped into a leading role for the Bulldogs’ rotation and made the most of it. Over 80 innings, Kohn racked up 114 strikeouts, good for a 12.8 K/9, and posted a respectable 4.73 ERA in the rugged SEC. His strikeout-to-walk ratio improved considerably, demonstrating his progress in harnessing his command and maintaining consistency deep into outings.
Overall, Kohn profiles as a high-floor, high-strikeout lefty with room to grow into a rotation role. His performance against elite SEC hitters, combined with his control gains and physical projection, have placed him firmly on the radar as a potential 4th–7th round pick. Organizations seeking a polished college southpaw with upside and strong intangibles could find significant value in Kohn as a developmental starter or multi-inning reliever at the next level.
Name: Hunter Elliott
Position: LHP
School: Ole Miss (Tupelo, MS)
ESPN Top 250: 248
Height/Weight: 6’3, 205
Draft Projection: Rounds 8-10
Hunter Elliott emerged from Tupelo High School as a notable left-handed prospect, later arriving at Ole Miss where he immediately made an impact. As a freshman in 2022, he took the mound in 20 games—12 starts—going 5–3 with a 2.70 ERA, 102 strikeouts, and limiting opponents to a .201 batting average over 80 innings Elliott’s postseason dominance helped lead the Rebels to the College World Series title, punctuated by a career-high 10 strikeouts in the Super Regional clincher .
His sophomore season was derailed by Tommy John surgery, limiting him to only two appearances in 2023 Choosing development over pro ball, he declined a 20th-round draft slot from the Dodgers and returned for 2025 . Fully healthy, Elliott compiled a 10–3 record with a 2.94 ERA, 102 strikeouts, and held opponents to a stingy .197 average over 85.2 innings in 16 starts. His K/9 rate sat at 10.7, and he also exhibited impressive fielding prowess, earning Rawlings Gold Glove honors—only the program’s third pitcher to do so..
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