The Cleveland Guardians mostly received glowing reviews for their decision in the first round of the MLB Draft, selecting Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette w

The Guardians drafted Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette with their first choice Sunday night. He’s a 6-foot-6, 240-pound outfielder with power and athleticism to make scouts salivate. Earlier this year, his name surfaced in chatter about the No. 1 pick.

After a storied three-year career at Texas A&M, outfielder Jace LaViolette is getting his shot in the professional ranks. The former Katy Tompkins star was selected No. 27 overall by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft Sunday. The pick comes with a slot value of $3,382,600.