Recruiting Watch: Ethan Holliday Headlines Deep 2025 High School Class
Oklahoma State commit Ethan Holliday remains the consensus number-one prospect in the 2025 class as the MLB Draft approaches.
The 2025 high school class is being hailed as one of the deepest in recent memory, led by Stillwater’s Ethan Holliday. The left-handed hitting shortstop has lived up to his pedigree, showing elite barrel control and professional-grade power throughout the summer showcase circuit. Scouts from all 30 MLB teams have been frequent fixtures at his games, with many projecting him as a top-five overall pick in the upcoming draft.
Joining Holliday at the top of the rankings are pitchers like Seth Hernandez and two-way standout Billy Carlson. Hernandez has seen his stock rise after consistently hitting 100 mph with his fastball, a rare feat for a high school senior. Meanwhile, Carlson’s versatility as a top-tier defensive shortstop and a mid-90s pitcher has made him one of the most intriguing names for teams looking for high-upside athletic talent.
Recruiting experts note that the 'transfer portal' era of college baseball has made high school commitments more volatile, but the top end of the 2025 class seems remarkably stable. Many of these players have already participated in multiple Perfect Game and USA Baseball events, giving scouts a massive data set to analyze. As the spring season approaches, the focus will shift to how these prospects perform under the intense scrutiny of pre-draft evaluations.