Tennessee's Liam Doyle (12) throws the ball during a NCAA Baseball Tournament Knoxville Regional game between Tennessee and Miami Ohio on May 30, 2025. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Liam Doyle Projected Top-Five Pick in 2025 MLB Draft

Originally posted on Tennessee Volunteers on SI
By Josh Greer | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 11:36 AM ET

Left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle continues to solidify his status as one of the premier arms in college baseball, earning a top-five projection in the 2025 MLB Mock Draft. Doyle is slotted at No. 4 overall to the Colorado Rockies, making him the highest-ranked pitcher on the board not named Kade Anderson.

The 6-foot-2 southpaw has emerged as a dominant force on the mound, combining strikeout stuff with advanced pitch sequencing and a bulldog mentality. Doyle's rising draft stock comes as no surprise to scouts and analysts who have tracked his development through collegiate ball and into summer league dominance.

Doyle’s arsenal includes a mid-to-high 90s fastball with late life, a sharp breaking ball, and a refined changeup that keeps hitters off balance. His command, mound presence, and ability to control tempo make him an ideal fit for a franchise like Colorado, where success for pitchers often hinges on poise and precision in a hitter-friendly environment.

The Rockies, historically in search of consistent pitching, would benefit from a talent like Doyle who brings both polish and upside. If selected fourth overall, Doyle would become one of the highest-drafted pitchers in program history and a centerpiece of Colorado’s future rotation plans.

As the 2025 draft approaches, Doyle’s stock is expected to remain high. With the ability to anchor a staff and make an early impact at the next level, Liam Doyle is a name MLB fans and front offices alike should know heading into next summer.