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GUARDIANS' 2025 MLB DRAFT: A RADICAL SHIFT IN STRATEGY? Cleveland's front office shook up things from their past MLB Draft strategies in 2025. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect the Guardians' surprising selections, including Luke Hill, Anthony Martinez, and Riley Nelson. The guys analyze how these picks could reshape Cleveland's farm system and impact their prospect rankings. Is this the weakest draft class for the Guardians in over a decade? Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of each pick's strengths, weaknesses, and potential fit within the organization. Discover why Cleveland's focus on college hitters in a historically weak draft class has raised eyebrows across the league. 0:00 Intro: Recap of 2025 MLB Draft5:23 Luke Hill pick analysis and defensive potential10:01 Analyzing Guardians' draft approach and strategy15:02 Concerns about Guardians' draft picks and approach25:19 Prospect rankings and where draft picks fit30:04 Comparing 2025 draft class to past drafts Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider