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.

After a storied three-year career at Texas A&M, outfielder Jace LaViolette is getting his shot in the professional ranks. The former Katy Tompkins star was selected No. 27 overall by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft Sunday. The pick comes with a slot value of $3,382,600.