With the 16th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Minnesota Twins selected shortstop Marek Houston out of Wake Forest.
Ranked the No. 15 prospect in this year's draft class by MLB Pipeline, Houston is considered one of the best defensive shortstop prospects in the class. Lauded for his speed and arm strength, he has the tools to play anywhere on the diamond as a utility man if he doesn't earn an everyday shortstop role at the pro level.
In 180 games with the Demon Deacons, the right-handed hitting Houston batted .302, including .