Kayson Cunningham Drafted 18th Overall by Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have selected shortstop Kayson Cunningham from Lady Bird Johnson High School in Texas with the 18th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cunningham is widely considered an elite hitter and is even credited as one of the top pure hitters in the 2025 prep class on MLB.com. Cunningham won USA Baseball Player of the Year honors in 2024 and was also named Gatorade State Player of the Year this past season. The 19-year-old infielder is known for showing an elite eye at the dish as he rarely swings and misses. He also possesses high power upside that should continue to develop as he progresses through the Arizona system. While he entered the draft as a shortstop, many scouts project him to shift to the keystone later in his career. He will join a young Arizona hitting system that features several budding stars in the lower levels, includingRead More News