Poll : 2025 MLB Draft #5 Pick

[Strummer Jones]

I went with Arnold. But I'd be just as happy with Hernandez.

Either way, we ain't picking any higher than 10 next year regardless of how good/bad we do. Let's shoot for the moon.

[Monsieur De Treville]

I went with Holiday. I'm probably crazy, but I think there will be a run on pitchers and a surprise pick. Holiday drops to #5 and the slugger becomes our future star third sacker or left fielder.

I can dream, can I not?

[Basil Shabazz]

I went with Holiday. I'm probably crazy, but I think there will be a run on pitchers and a surprise pick. Holiday drops to #5 and the slugger becomes our future star third sacker or left fielder.

I can dream, can I not?

Jace LaViolette is the slugger that may be available at #5. True 30+ HR power and plays a good OF. Also could be a quick riser through the system.

[Monsieur De Treville]

I went with Holiday. I'm probably crazy, but I think there will be a run on pitchers and a surprise pick. Holiday drops to #5 and the slugger becomes our future star third sacker or left fielder.

I can dream, can I not?

Jace LaViolette is the slugger that may be available at #5. True 30+ HR power and plays a good OF. Also could be a quick riser through the system.

No doubt. Boom or Bust! Is he the next Bryce Harper or the next Dylan Carlson? If I knew the answer, I'd tell you. If he's a guy like Harper, we need to take him. But after Carlson, Gorman, and Walker, I'm a bit scared.

[ClassicO]

I went with Holiday. I'm probably crazy, but I think there will be a run on pitchers and a surprise pick. Holiday drops to #5 and the slugger becomes our future star third sacker or left fielder.

I can dream, can I not?

Jace LaViolette is the slugger that may be available at #5. True 30+ HR power and plays a good OF. Also could be a quick riser through the system.

No doubt. Boom or Bust! Is he the next Bryce Harper or the next Dylan Carlson? If I knew the answer, I'd tell you. If he's a guy like Harper, we need to take him. But after Carlson, Gorman, and Walker, I'm a bit scared.

I'm also scared of Jace LaViolette, but didn't folks have the same concern about the other big-dawg, Jac Caglianone, last year when he dropped to 6th? Cags was probably higher-rated, but similar-sized guys with great college production. Cags looks pretty MLB-ready to me in a short time. LaViolette isn't having as great a season as his first two, but he plays a good CF for a 6'6" 230 lb guy -- and steals bases.

[Cranny]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

[craviduce]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

[Cranny]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else origninally?

Arquette is the only vote I have cast. One time.

[craviduce]

nearly 140 votes. Well done, Cards Talk!!!!. Thanks to all you active chatters, and a special tip of the cap to all you Lurkers. You guys/gals have made this fun!!!

updated results as of 6:05pm EDT/5:05pm CDT....Top 6 vote getters.

https://smartpolls.co.uk/p/RTE4U/results

1
Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State
45 Votes - 32%

2
Ethan Holliday, SS/3B, Stillwater HS
33 Votes - 24%

3
Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona HS
23 Votes - 17%

4
Jace LaViolette, CF, Texas A&M
10 Votes - 7%

5
Eli Willits, SS, Ft. Cobb-Broxton HS
8 Votes - 6%

6
Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee
8 Votes - 6%

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Poll remains open until Thursday 12noon, CDT

[Cranny]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

I limited my vote to someone I thought might be available at #5.

[craviduce]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

I limited my vote to someone I thought might be available at #5.

don't worry about it, Cranny. You're missing my point. And at no time was I accusing you of anything nefarious. So let's just let it go.

I thought you might've made a mistake. Because Arquette had zero votes when you said you picked him. I was hoping you didn't select the wrong person....that's all

[Monsieur De Treville]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

I limited my vote to someone I thought might be available at #5.

They all "might" be available at number 5. Who knows.

[Cranny]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

I limited my vote to someone I thought might be available at #5.

They all "might" be available at number 5. Who knows.

I don’t think there’s any way that Holliday will be there. MLB.com has Arquette as the #5 draft prospect. The Athletic has him at #4. I’m surprised he hasn’t gotten more votes on here. Maybe it’s because he’s a SS and Winn has that position sewed up for years to come. My thought is to have him coming through the system as an OF replacement for Walker if things don’t pick up for him. Arquette is supposed to be one of the best college bats, and possibly the best all around college position player in the draft.

[craviduce]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

I limited my vote to someone I thought might be available at #5.

They all "might" be available at number 5. Who knows.

I don’t think there’s any way that Holliday will be there. MLB.com has Arquette as the #5 draft prospect. The Athletic has him at #4. I’m surprised he hasn’t gotten more votes on here. Maybe it’s because he’s a SS and Winn has that position sewed up for years to come. My thought is to have him coming through the system as an OF replacement for Walker if things don’t pick up for him. Arquette is supposed to be one of the best college bats, and possibly the best all around college position player in the draft.

yeah, he's probably the best college hitter...and a tier below the Top 6 college hitters in last years draft. That's why most people aren't excited about him...at #7 last year we got an A tier JJ Wetherholt...a 60/80 grade player. At best Arquette is a 55/80.

the pitching is just that much better this season.

[Cranny]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

I limited my vote to someone I thought might be available at #5.

They all "might" be available at number 5. Who knows.

I don’t think there’s any way that Holliday will be there. MLB.com has Arquette as the #5 draft prospect. The Athletic has him at #4. I’m surprised he hasn’t gotten more votes on here. Maybe it’s because he’s a SS and Winn has that position sewed up for years to come. My thought is to have him coming through the system as an OF replacement for Walker if things don’t pick up for him. Arquette is supposed to be one of the best college bats, and possibly the best all around college position player in the draft.

yeah, he's probably the best college hitter...and a tier below the Top 6 college hitters in last years draft. That's why most people aren't excited about him...at #7 last year we got an A tier JJ Wetherholt...a 60/80 grade player. At best Arquette is a 55/80.

the pitching is just that much better this season.

Understand. Sometimes I make the mistake of drafting for need. Right now we’re sorely lacking for
position players in the system with some pop.
And a good college player can probably arrive sooner than a high school player. I was also probably overly enamored with the thought of JJ hitting from the left side and Arquette hitting from the right side some day.

[craviduce]

My pick is Aiva Arquette. Move him to an OF corner.

Why didn't you vote for Arquette if he's your pick? The only reason I ask is Arquette has Zero Votes.

I like Arquette because of his size, power potential, and overall athleticism. And his right handed bat.
One of the best hitters in the draft. And as said, would move him to an OF corner.

did you finally submit your Vote for Arquette? Or did you vote from someone else originally ?

I limited my vote to someone I thought might be available at #5.

They all "might" be available at number 5. Who knows.

I don’t think there’s any way that Holliday will be there. MLB.com has Arquette as the #5 draft prospect. The Athletic has him at #4. I’m surprised he hasn’t gotten more votes on here. Maybe it’s because he’s a SS and Winn has that position sewed up for years to come. My thought is to have him coming through the system as an OF replacement for Walker if things don’t pick up for him. Arquette is supposed to be one of the best college bats, and possibly the best all around college position player in the draft.

yeah, he's probably the best college hitter...and a tier below the Top 6 college hitters in last years draft. That's why most people aren't excited about him...at #7 last year we got an A tier JJ Wetherholt...a 60/80 grade player. At best Arquette is a 55/80.

the pitching is just that much better this season.

Understand. Sometimes I make the mistake of drafting for need. Right now we’re sorely lacking for
position players in the system with some pop.
And a good college player can probably arrive sooner than a high school player. I was also probably overly enamored with the thought of JJ hitting from the left side and Arquette hitting from the right side some day.

you did fine....there's no clear favorite. Arquette is the best college hitter and he should move a quick pace through the minors.