The St. Louis Cardinals decided to treat fans to an exciting night during Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, finally opting for a crop of high-upside talent rather than the traditional mold of players they have gone after in the past.
The Cardinals had four selections in the top 89 picks last night, the most they've had in the top 100 in years and the first time since the 2022 MLB Draft that they owned their second-round pick, as well as had a Competitive Balance B pick before the third round. This, coupled with drafting fifth overall, their highest position since 1998, positioned the Cardinals to walk away with a haul on Sunday night.