2 Mariners 2025 draft picks are already making strong first impressions in minors

Seattle Mariners Draftee Signings | Seattle Mariners/GettyImages The headline move made by the Seattle Mariners in this year's draft was undoubtedly selecting Kade Anderson with the third overall pick. That he was still available at that slot was a surprise to many, with him arguably the best overall prospect in this year's draft class and definitely the top pitcher available.

However, there were plenty of other reasons to be impressed by the Mariners' draft class for 2025, with Bleacher Report grading it as the best of all 30 Major League organizations. And alluding to the M's ability to find and develop talent during the Jerry Dipoto era in Seattle, a couple of this year's draft picks are…