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Yankees take gutsy leap by selecting son of former MVP in 2025 MLB Draft

While New York Yankees fans scratched their heads after the team made its first selection in the 2025 MLB Draft, there wasn't such confusion when their turn came around again in the third round with the 103rd pick.

The selection of Dax Kilby was followed by Kaeden Kent, and both were taken arguably a lot sooner than they should have been. But Kent at least has some name recognition, being the son of former MVP and five-time All-Star Jeff Kent.

Kilby was regarded as the 62nd overall prospect in the pre-draft rankings, and he was taken at No.