Miami closer Brian Walters was the 251st overall pick in the eighth round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Walters is the second Miami player taken in 2025. Starting pitcher Griffin Hugus was selected 91st overall in the third round by the Seattle Mariners.
Walters will join his brother Andrew as a professional baseball player. Andrew Walters is also a Miami alum and currently pitches for the Cleveland Guardians. Walters slots in at $215,100. Walters began the season as a starter but became an elite closer when moved to the bullpen.
Walters finished the season 5-2 with 11 saves, a 4.