The Cleveland Guardians mostly received glowing reviews for their decision in the first round of the MLB Draft, selecting Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette w

Texas A&M extends first‑round run as home run king Jace LaViolette joins Guardians at pick 27; Lamkin, Kent, Patton, Wilson, Henseler and Prager also drafted.

Rounds One through Three of the Major League Baseball Draft took place on Sunday in Cumberland, Georgia. Most draft analysts predicted that shortstop/third baseman Ethan Holliday would be the top pick,

The Cleveland Guardians needed more offensive-minded outfielders in their farm system, and addressed that need, selecting Jace LaViolette with their first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.

There is much to like about the Aggie outfielder, Jace LaViolette; he has elite power, good speed and athleticism, and he is likely to draw walks throughout his career. In fact, he was even slated to be a top 5 pick until his rather underwhelming junior season.