This is a fun exercise that doesn’t really mean a whole lot, but I’ve done it the last handful of years and I enjoy it.
So, here are all the selections for 25 and 31 in the last 20 drafts (since 1999):
No. 25
2018: 2B Matt McClain, Diamondbacks*
2017: LHP Seth Romero, Nationals
2016: LHP Eric Lauer, Padres
2015: OF D.J. Stewart, Orioles
2014: 3B Matt Chapman, Athletics
2013: SS Christian Arroyo, Giants
2012: 3B Richie Shaffer, Rays
2011: RHP Joe Ross, Padres
2010: 3B Zack Cox, Cardinals
2009: OF Mike Trout, Angels
2008: LHP Christian Friedrich, Rockies
2007: LHP Aaron Poreda, White Sox
2006: C Hank Conger, Angels
2005: RHP Matt Garza, Twins
2004: RHP Kyle Waldrop, Twins
2003: RHP Brad Sullivan, Athletics
2002: RHP Matt Cain, Giants
2001: SS Bobby Crosby, Athletics
2000: C Scott Heard, Rangers
1999: RHP Mike MacDougal, Royals
*- Did not sign
Some big names on this list, including some Trout guy back in ’09.