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Complete breakdown of Texas Rangers selections from 2025 MLB Draft

Here is a full list of the Texas Rangers 2025 draft picks.
ByStephen Perez|
Jun 18, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; TCU Horned Frogs pitcher Ben Abeldt (46) celebrates after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Jun 18, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; TCU Horned Frogs pitcher Ben Abeldt (46) celebrates after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Another Major League Baseball Draft is in the books with the conclusion of the 20 rounds and the Texas Rangers walked away with 20 potential new faces of the organization.

All in all the Rangers selected 13 pitchers, four infielders, two outfielders and a catcher with one of their draft picks being labeled as an intriguing selections during day two of the draft.

Here's a complete breakdown of all of the Rangers' selections this year, predictions, rankings and everything in between.

Breakdown of the Rangers first 10 2025 MLB Draft picks

Round 1, Pick 12: Gavin Fien, SS, Great Oaks HS (California)

Fien was the Rangers' first high school first-round pick since Cole Winn (2018) and has the potential to fit into various roles on the diamond (3B, 1B, SS, OF). He is currently slotted at an approxmate pick value around $5.75 million.

Round 2, Pick 52: AJ Russell, RHP, Tennessee

Labeled as a high-risk, high-reward reliever, Russell underwent internal brace surgery in 2024 and returned to the mound for the Vols this spring. He pitched only 70 innings in his collegiate career but has one of the best graded fastballs in the draft.

Round 3, Pick 84: Josh Owens, TWP, Providence Academy (Tennessee)

A high school two-way player, the 18-year-old projects much more as a position player than a pitcher but with proper development it could pay off for Texas. From a small town in Tennessee, Owens compares to Evan Carter, another high school draftee of the Rangers five years ago.

Round 4, Pick 115: Mason McConnaughey, RHP, Nebraska

The first of a handful of Tommy John arms selection by the Rangers this season, McConnaughey is currently hopeful to start throwing again in September. As a Husker, the righty went 9-3 with a 3.45 ERA and 91 strikeouts 17 games during his 2024 sophomore season.

Round 5, Pick 146: Ben Abeldt, LHP, TCU

Ranked as MLB's 205th overall draft prospect, the left-hander is a three-pitch southpaw with a fastball that peaks at 96 mph. He shined in his first two seasons with TCU with a 2.81 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 99 1/3 innings but underwent Tommy John Surgery in February.

Round 6, Pick 175: Jack Wheeler, 3B, Morris HS (Illinois)

The 20th ranked third baseman nationwide by Perfect Game, Wheeler is committed to the University of Illinois. Named the 2023 Interstate Eight Player of the Year where he hit .382 with four homers and 40 RBIs.

Round 7, Pick 205: Paxton Kling, OF, Penn State

A six-foot-two, 210-pound outfielder, Kling grades out as a below-average prospect but his above-average speed, arm and fielding projects him to be a great, defensive first centerfielder with high-contact potential.

Round 8, Pick 235: Evan Siary, RHP, Mississippi State

The Bulldog was a key piece to Mississippi State's rotation this spring. In 54 1/3 innings of work, the junior held hitters to a .200 average with 72 strikeouts and just 15 walks. His eight shutout, 15 strikeout inning performance against Ole Miss on May 9 is perhaps the biggest of his career.

Round 9, Pick 265: Owen Proksch, LHP, Duke

In 19 games, the Duke Blue Devil threw 65 1/3 innings with 91 strikeouts and a .224 opponent batting average. He finished the season with a career-high 33% strikeout rate and limited his walk rate to just 9.1%. His fastball touches 94 mph with his slider making a lethal addition to his bag of tricks.

Round 10, Pick 295: J.D. McReynolds, RHP, Central Missouri

The right-hander is the one Division II draftee by the Rangers and it was a great career for the six-foot-four Missouri native. In 121 1/3 innings of work in his four seasons he went 21-2 with with a 1.41 ERA, 200 strikeouts, 19 walks, a .151 opponent average and only four homers surrendered.

Rangers' 2025 MLB Draft picks, round 11-20

  • Round 11, Pick 325: Jacob Johnson, RHP, Pearl River CC (Mississippi)
  • Round 12, Pick 355: Jake Barbee, RHP, Jay M. Robinson HS (North Carolina)
  • Round 13, Pick 385: Aiden Robertson, RHP, Walters State
  • Round 14, Pick 415: Landon Manzi, RHP, Killingly HS (Connecticut)
  • Round 15, Pick 445: Luke Hanson, SS, Virginia
  • Round 16, Pick 475: Jaxon Grossman, RHP, Salt Lake
  • Round 17, Pick 505: Noah Franklin, C, TNXL Academy (Florida)
  • Round 18, Pick 535: Julius Sanchez, RHP, Illinois
  • Round 19, Pick 565: Cory Geinzer, RHP, College of Central Florida
  • Round 20, Pick 595: Jay McQueen, OF, Brandon HS (Mississippi)
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