UCLA's Draft‑Ready Stars
UCLA entered the NCAA tournament as the nation’s top‑ranked team, but its campaign ended in disappointment. Still, the Bruins will see five of their standout players head to the MLB Draft, a testament to the program’s depth this season.
Leading the group is Roch Cholowsky, who sits at the apex of draft boards as the top overall prospect. The junior posted a .320 batting average, amassed 74 hits and launched 21 home runs, and earned his second straight Big Ten Player of the Year award. Analysts project the Chicago White Sox will select him with the first overall pick.
Right‑hander Logan Reddemann, a first‑round talent ranked 28th among prospects, posted a 2.87 ERA and went 8‑0 in ten starts before an arm injury forced him to miss the final month of the season. His upside remains high despite the setback.
Mulivai Levu burst onto the scene as a breakout star, ranking 79th in the prospect list. He hit .340 with a .664 slugging percentage and belted 18 home runs, numbers that have pushed him into early‑round conversations.
Will Gasparino, currently 85th on the rankings, brings a .314 average, a .659 slugging percentage and 20 homers to the mix. A strong showing at the upcoming combine could lift him into the late second round.
Rounding out the group, Roman Martin sits at No. 124. He was second on the team in batting average (.333) and hits (79) and will look to translate that consistency into professional opportunities.
The influx of Bruins talent underscores the program’s pipeline to the majors, and the upcoming draft will be a litmus test for how those prospects adapt to the professional game.