With their second-round pick, the Cubs chose Kane Kepley, a left-handed outfielder from North Carolina. At 5-foot-8, Kepley walked on at Liberty in 2023 and then transferred to North Carolina for the 2025 season. In between, he had an All-Star summer in the Cape Cod League in 2024.

The Chicago Cubs opted for experience and upside in the 2025 MLB Draft, adding over a dozen college players to their pipeline from the draft.

The 2025 MLB Draft has wrapped up, and after 20 rounds of selections, Chicago Cubs fans are already hoping one of their newest picks turns into the next big star. But who has the most potential? Here's a closer look at the Cubs' 2025 draft class, featuring insights from ESPN insiders.