Three Players the Miami Marlins should Target with the #7 Pick in the 2025 MLB Draft

The Miami Marlins unfortunately emerged as the biggest loser of MLB's most recent Draft Lottery. Miami, who was tied with Colorado for the best odds to land the #1 pick (22.45%), tragically fell to #7 in the draft order. Marlins fans were understandably frustrated.

However, hope is not lost! MLB's draft process is less certain than other major sports. The NBA, for instance, generally produces a clear top pick, many of whom go on to have All-Star careers. Even the NFL has a more refined draft process. Not every top pick works out. But many do.

MLB's draft is completely different. The combination of college upper-classmen and younger high school players makes baseball's evaluation system much more random. Maybe the NL East rival Washington Nationals hit the lottery with their first overall pick. But Miami has a good chance to draft a valuable player at pick #7.

Who could the Marlins target in the 2025 MLB Draft?

Option #1) SS Kayson Cunningham, Johnson HS (TX)

Cunningham has a phenomenal hit tool, despite his 5'9" frame. His five-tool profile has already drawn comparisons to New York Mets top prospect Jett Williams.

The Texas high schooler has solid power, with the upside to hit between 20-30 homers per season. He has very good speed, with the potential to be a major threat on the basepaths. He has a strong arm. A good glove and excellent defensive range. He truly checks all the boxes.

Miami does not have an obvious candidate to fill their long- need at shortstop. While he is only 19 years old, the rebuilding Marlins have plenty of time to wait. This would be a phenomenal investment.

Option #2) RHP Seth Hernandez, Corona HS (CA)

Hernandez is an amazing talent. The recent National High School Invitational MVP is the top prep arm in this year's class.

He boasts a fastball with the velocity to reach triple-digits on the radar gun, combined with a plus changeup, nasty sinking curveball, and proficient slider. The 6'4" righty has also drawn praise for his command and cerebral approach to pitching.

Adding a player with Hernandez's raw skills into Miami's proven pitching development program would be immense! He should be a top option on Peter Bendix's draft board.

Option #3) OF Cam Cannarella, Clemson

Speaking of Marlins' dept chart needs... Despite their slew of young outfielders, Jesus Sanchez, Griffin Conine, Kyle Stowers, etc, the club also lacks a natural center fielder. The 21-year-old Cannarella clearly checks this box.

The Clemson star's quickness, glove-work, speed, and range make him an obvious candidate to become an MLB centerfielder. While his arm graded below average, Cannarella has the ability to cover a huge amount of ground in the outfield.

His modest power profile has a clear cap (like 10-to-15 homers at the major league level). But he also has the speed to make an impact on the base paths. If he adjusts well to MLB's curve, he could become a version of Cubs' CF Pete Crow-Armstrong (with slightly less high a ceiling).