7/14/25 : 2025 MLB Draft - 20th Round Pick

SS  Landon Schaefer - 18 yrs old - Fayetteville HS (Arkansas)

“Few players showed more improvement on the showcase circuit from 2023 to 2024 than Schaefer, and he keeps getting better. He capped his offseason with a strong performance at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship, helping him to continue to climb Draft boards. Despite being hampered by a hamstring injury this spring, he still could fit into the top three rounds. Schaefer has refined his right-handed swing while continuing to add bat speed and muscle to his lean 6-foot-3 frame. As he continues to mature physically and develop as a hitter, he could grow into 25-homer power that plays to all fields. He has a good eye at the plate but tends to get out in front of breaking pitches, so he'll need to make adjustments. A good athlete for his size, Schaefer possesses average speed and fine instincts on the bases. The Arkansas recruit has good actions and solid arm strength at shortstop, where he's a sound if not flashy defender. He'll probably slow a bit as he continues to gain strength, so most evaluators project that he'll wind up at third base.” - MLB