MLB Draft League weekly preview: June 16-22

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The 2025 MLB Draft Combine takes center stage this week as 13 players with Draft League ties, and 300+ total players, descend upon Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz., for the three-day event starting Tuesday, June 17. Aside from MLB Draft coverage, teams and players within the league have begun to separate themselves as there’s now less than one month remaining in the first half of the season.

West Virginia and Mahoning Valley are both riding four-game win streaks, while Williamsport has reeled off three in a row. Below, we highlight everything you need to know ahead of Week 3 in the 2025 MLB Draft League season.

Standings

(Team, W/L, PCT, GB, STRK)

West Virginia, 6-2, .750, -, W4, 0-0

Williamsport, 6-3, .667, 0.5, W3, 0-0

Mahoning Valley, 5-3, .625, 1.0, W4, 0-0

State College, 3-4, .429, 2.5, L1, 1-0

Trenton, 4-7, .364, 3.5, L3, 0-0

Frederick, 3-8, .273, 4.5, L3, 0-1

Who’s Hot

Last Week: June 9-15

Hitter of the Week: C Daniel Stewart, Mahoning Valley - 4 G, 12-for-16, .750/.750/.813 (1.563 OPS), 2B, 7 RBI, 3 R

Pitcher of the Week: RHP Sam Cozart, West Virginia - GS, 6 IP, 9 K, 2 ER, 6 H, BB

1B Landen Johnson, State College - 3 G, 4-for-9, .444/.615/.667 (1.282 OPS), 2 2B, 2 RBI, R, 3 BB

RHP Brady Fuller, Mahoning Valley - 2 G, 4 IP, 5 K, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB

C Matthew Graveline, Williamsport - 4 G, 5-for-14, .357/.526/.714 (1.240 OPS), 2 3B, 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R, 5 BB, 7 Def. CS

RHP Jude Abbadessa, Trenton - GS, 5 IP, 6 K, H, R, 0 ER, 2 BB, HBP

Latest News

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Prospect Report: Highlighting top positional prospects through the first two weeks, it’s a strong group of catchers that highlights this week’s Prospect Report. David Seifert analyzes seven prospects who have improved their MLB Draft stock early on in the MLB Draft League season. More>>

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Alumni Report: The MLB Draft League’s alumni list continues to grow with another two free agent signings over the past week. Twelve former players posted an OPS above 1.000 over the past seven days, as well as 11 former arms working 5+ innings with one or less runs allowed. More>>

Home Games & Promotions

Frederick: None

Mahoning Valley: FRI (7:05 p.m. Post Game Fireworks), SAT (7:05 p.m. Autism Awareness Night / Peanuts 75th Anniversary Jerseys), SUN (2:05 p.m. Every Sunday Matters) vs. Frederick.

State College: TUES (6:35 p.m. Walking Taco Tuesday), WED (6:35 p.m. Glizzy & Wine Wednesday), THUR (6:35 p.m. Thirsty Thursday) vs. Mahoning Valley. FRI (6:35 p.m. Army, Navy, Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Celebration) SAT (6:35 p.m. Fireworks), SUN (6:35 p.m. Ike’s Kids Club Free Game) vs. Trenton.

Trenton: TUES (7 p.m. Girl Scout Night) WED (7 p.m. Autism Awareness Night) THUR (7 p.m. Postgame Fireworks) vs. West Virginia.

West Virginia: FRI (7 p.m. Friday Night Fireworks) SAT (7 p.m. Lou Gehrig Night) SUN (6 p.m. Superhero Day) vs. Williamsport.

Williamsport: TUES (6:35 p.m. Championship Photo Giveaway) WED (6:35 p.m. Phillie Phanatic Appearance) THUR (6:35 p.m. Championship Pin Giveaway) vs. Frederick.

MLB Combine

The MLB Draft Combine gets started Tuesday, June 17, with the list of 300+ players released over the weekend. The event will run from June 17-9 at Chase Field and 11 players from the 2025 season, as well as two former players, will be in Phoenix for the pre-draft workout.

  • Bruin Agbayani (FRE ‘25)
  • Micah Bucknam (TRN ‘22)
  • Alton Davis II (FRE ‘25)
  • Nick Frusco (TRN ‘25)
  • Will Hynes (CAN/DL All-Star Series)
  • Grant Jay (FRE ‘22)
  • Tervell Johnson (FRE ‘23/24 + CAN/DL All-Star Series)
  • Sam Parker (FRE ‘25)
  • Tim Piasentin (CAN/DL All-Star Series)
  • Carsten Sabathia III (TRN ‘25)
  • Miguel Sime Jr. (TRN ‘25)
  • Cardell Thibodeaux (MV ‘25)
  • Justice de Jong (CAN/DL All-Star Series)

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Media Guide

For a one-stop shop on the history of the MLB Draft League, what it offers, leaderboard and more, check out the first edition of the league’s media guide.

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