Where is Liam Doyle going in MLB draft? Latest mock projections for Tennessee LHP

Liam Doyle transferred to Tennessee in hopes of transcending his game to the next level after three seasons at Coastal Carolina and Ole Miss, and improve his MLB draft stock in the process.That is just what happened for the 6-foot-2 southpaw, as he became one of the top starting pitchers in the country this season who struck out 42.6% of batters he faced and finished tied for 11th in wins among Division I starters at 11.For that success and production, Doyle has positioned himself to be the highest drafted Tennessee player since Nick Senzel went No.

2 overall to the Cincinnati Reds in 2016, and become the highest drafted pitcher in the Tony Vitello era since Garrett Crochet went No.

11 overall to the Chicago White Sox in 2020.Here's a look at Doyle's latest MLB draft projections: REQUIRED READING: Tennessee baseball record-setting 2025 MLB Draft possible with Liam Doyle, Gavin Kilen and many more optionsLiam Doyle MLB draft projections Doyle is considered a top first-round draft pick going into Day 1 of the MLB draft on July 13 by draft experts.

He is ranked as the No.

2 prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft class by The Athletic's Keith Law.

Here's a closer look at where experts have Doyle going in the first round, including their evaluations of him:USA TODAY: No.

5 overall to the St.

Louis CardinalsHere's what USA TODAY's Gabe Lacques wrote about Doyle going to the Cardinals:"In this scenario, the Cardinals have their choice of remaining elite college lefties and opt for Doyles greater swing-and-miss upside over Florida States Jamie Arnold, though they may prove us wrong come draft night."MLB Pipeline: No.

2 overall to the Los Angeles AngelsHere's what MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis wrote about Doyle going to the Angels:"The Angels love to expedite their first-rounders to the Majors and could do so with any of the top college southpaws (Anderson, Doyle, Arnold), all of whom are in their sights."The Athletic: No.

2 overall to the AngelsHere's what Law wrote about Doyle going to the Angels:"Everyone expects them to take Liam Doyle or Kade Anderson here, although our own Melissa Lockard has heard they at least have done their due diligence on Seth Hernandez as well.

Id be very surprised if this wasnt a pitcher."Liam Doyle stats Here's a year-by-year breakdown of Doyle's collegiate stats:2023 (Coastal Carolina): 3-1 record with 4.15 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings of work while allowing 43 hits, 28 runs (26 earned runs) and 20 walks2024 (Ole Miss): 2-4 record with a 6.35 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings of work while allowing 42 hits, 35 runs (32 earned runs) and 18 walks2025 (Tennessee): 10-4 record and one save with a 3.20 ERA, 164 strikeouts and a save in 95 2/3 innings of work while allowing 63 hits, 37 runs (34 earned runs) and 32 walksThis article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Where is Liam Doyle going in MLB draft? Latest MLB draft landing spots.

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