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Cubs Draft Speedster Kane Kepley at 56th Pick

7/14/2025

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Cubs Select Kepley

The Chicago Cubs have made a bold move in the 2025 MLB Draft, selecting 5'8" outfielder Kane Kepley from the University of North Carolina with the 56th pick. A standout with a .291 batting average, .451 on-base percentage, and an impressive 45 stolen bases, Kepley’s speed and defensive prowess position him as a thrilling prospect for the team’s future.

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Mariners Draft Stevenson

The Seattle Mariners made a splash in the 2025 MLB Draft by choosing Luke Stevenson, a standout catcher from the University of North Carolina. Standing tall at 6'1" and weighing 200 pounds, Stevenson dazzled as a first-team All-ACC player, smashing 19 home runs and leading the conference with 59 walks. His impressive defense shone through with a .996 fielding percentage and a remarkable 35% success rate in thwarting base stealers.

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Cubs Select Kepley

The Chicago Cubs have made a bold move in the 2025 MLB Draft, selecting 5'8" outfielder Kane Kepley from the University of North Carolina with the 56th pick. A standout with a .291 batting average, .451 on-base percentage, and an impressive 45 stolen bases, Kepley’s speed and defensive prowess position him as a thrilling prospect for the team’s future.

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