The Guardians drafted Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette with their first choice Sunday night. He’s a 6-foot-6, 240-pound outfielder with power and athleticism to make scouts salivate. Earlier this year, his name surfaced in chatter about the No. 1 pick.

The Guardians selected Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette with their first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. LaViolette, a power-hitting left-handed hitter, was ranked as the No. 20 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. The Guardians used overall pick No. 27 to add him to their minor league system.

The Cleveland Guardians made a big-time selection on Sunday night. Taking Texas A&M OF Jace LaViolette with the No. 27 overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft might turn out to be one of the biggest steals of the night.