The St. Louis Cardinals have made a significant impression with their selections on the first day of the 2025 MLB Draft, starting with left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle at No. 5. Following this, the team picked up three more promising talents, including 18-year-old Ryan Mitchell, a middle infielder from Germantown, Tennessee, known for his excellent batting discipline. Although he might transition from shortstop due to organizational depth, his potential at the plate makes him an exciting prospect. Next, they added Tanner Franklin, a hard-throwing right-handed reliever, who boasts a fastball reaching 102 mph. He comes with a closing potential, despite having struggled with command inconsistencies in college. Rounding out their first-day picks was Jack Gurevitch, a first baseman from the University of San Diego, whose left-handed power is still developing but showcases significant upside.