2025 MLB Draft Recap

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the 2025 MLB Draft from an SEC perspective by discussing which teams are bringing freshman superstars to campus, which teams got hit hard and other storylines from the week's event. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:37 Big Picture Takeaways from the Draft 05:14 Impact of NIL and Scholarships on Draft Decisions 11:19 Conference Draft Recap 14:43 Tennessee's Draft Impact 21:36 Mississippi State's Draft Impact 26:17 LSU's Recruitment Challenges and Successes 31:10 Kentucky's Steady Progress 33:26 Alabama's Draft Outcomes 34:37 Auburn's Draft Surprises 36:50 Missouri's Recruitment Hopes 39:57 Texas and the Impact of Returning Players 43:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans Highway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.