Devin Taylor could make history in 2025. The Indiana junior outfielder has a chance to match or surpass Kyle Schwarber as the highest MLB draft pick in the program’s history.
Schwarber was the fourth overall pick in the 2014 draft, a benchmark Taylor could rival. Scouts rave about Taylor’s five-tool potential and consider him a potential top-five pick in July’s draft.
Taylor is a 6-foot-1, 215-pound left-handed hitting outfielder known for his skills at the plate. He uses a simple swing to drive the baseball with authority due to his above-average raw power. He also displays outstanding plate recognition and quality strike zone discipline.
After handling a corner outfield spot in his first two years at Indiana, Taylor will play center field in 2025. He has respectable athleticism and average arm strength.
Learn more about Taylor’s move to center field, development offensively into a well-rounded hitter, his expectations for the 2025 season and his overall experiences at Indiana.
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Dan Zielinski III has covered the MLB draft for 10 years. He has interviewed 580 of the top draft prospects in that period, including four No. 1 overall picks. Multiple publications, including Baseball America, USA Today, MLB.com, The Arizona Republic and The Dallas Morning News, have quoted his work, while he has appeared on radio stations as a “MLB draft expert.” Follow him on Twitter @DanZielinski3.
