Entering last season’s MLB draft, the Dirty Terps had three or four guys (between veterans and incoming freshmen) with an optimistic chance at being selected. Unfortunately, none experienced that dream-making moment. 

This year, Maryland has a similar number of potential draftees, but the likelihood one gets selected is much higher — that one in particular being left-handed pitcher Kyle McCoy.

In addition to McCoy, power-hitting senior Alex Calarco may get some draft looks, and a couple of Maryland’s incoming freshmen could get the call as well.

With that in mind, let’s profile the Terps who could get selected in the 2025 MLB Draft over the next couple of days.

Kyle McCoy (R-So. LHP)

As Maryland’s ace in 2025, McCoy was a beacon of consistency during an underwhelming campaign for the team. 

The lefty didn’t miss a start all season, finishing with a 3.32 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 84 innings. McCoy’s 1.33 WHIP and six wins were also team-best marks this year. 

McCoy’s 2025 numbers, albeit good, weren’t elite. But his physical tangibles certainly elevate his draft stock. 

McCoy’s 6-foot-6 frame and three-quarters arm slot pose a tough matchup for left-handed hitters. 

His pitch arsenal features a low-90s fastball and mid-80s changeup, but McCoy induces a high whiff rate with a dual-shape slider (one iteration has heavy sweeping break while the other plays as more of a slurve).

While McCoy displays enticing stuff and physical potential, injury history may cause some teams to view him with more caution.

The lefty was sidelined for the entirety of 2024 as he recovered from Tommy John surgery, though in today’s game, the operation has practically become a rite of passage for most professional pitchers. McCoy’s ability to stay healthy throughout the 2025 season likely quieted some concerns as well. 

Given his resume and profile, McCoy ultimately projects as a strong day-two pick. The standout veteran was the only Terp to receive an invite to this year’s MLB draft combine, and he’s currently the 197th-ranked prospect in this year’s draft, according to MLB.com.

Alex Calarco (Sr. C/DH)

Calrco’s draft stock was minimal around this time last year. 

He hit just .213 in 41 games during his 2024 junior season, a campaign that featured four home runs and 13 total extra-base hits. Calarco eclipsed that extra-base hit tally less than a month into the 2025 season.

A breakout year offensively saw the switch-hitting catcher mash 19 home runs while knocking in 61 runs. He also posted a 1.044 OPS.

Calarco’s power surge wasn’t overly surprising. At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Calarco has always possessed natural power. A stance adjustment (on both sides of the plate) in the offseason saw him get deeper in his lower half, allowing him to generate more power from the ground up.  

The adjustment and subsequent payoff moderately overshadowed Calarco’s plate discipline development as well. Calarco K’d in about 30% of his 2024 plate appearances and paired that with just an 11% walk rate. The senior’s strikeout rate was down to around 21% this past season, while drawing free passes at a higher clip (17%). 

Even though Calarco displayed remarkable growth between his junior and senior seasons, his numbers tailed off to an extent as the season went on. Some of this was likely due to the physical toll of catching an abnormally high number of games — with fellow veteran catcher Devin Russell sidelined the entire season.  

Calarco provides serviceable defense behind the plate, but unlike his offense, it isn’t the premier part of his game. 

Age and defense may work against Calarco in the eyes of professional scouts, but the bat and raw power potential could prompt a major league team to take a chance on him.

Ty Kaunas (Incoming Fr. MIF)

Kaunas doesn’t profile as the typical draft-potential prep shortstop.

At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, the Brunswick High School (in Frederick County) product is undersized in the eyes of most scouts, but Kaunas’ most valuable tool is mostly independent of his stature.  

Kaunas is an uber-elite defender, with arm strength that would likely keep him at shortstop in the college ranks and beyond. 

The in-state shortstop showed some power potential while playing high school ball this spring, making his draft stock that much more enticing.

Getting drafted would certainly be a dream for Kaunas, but losing him to the professional ranks would be a frustrating blow for the Terps. 

Chris Hacopian — likely a first-round pick in next year’s MLB draft — manned shortstop for the Terps this past season, but recently transferred to Texas A&M. Hacopian’s departure means Kaunas has a legitimate chance of starting at short next spring if he makes it to campus.

Bud Coombs (Incoming Fr. OF)

Coombs comes from a long line of highly touted DeMatha Catholic High School athletes. 

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound outfielder is the state’s No. 4-ranked high school baseball player in the class of 2025, according to Prep Baseball Report. The dual-sport Coombs is also a three-star running back recruit who will play football at UMD (if he goes undrafted or chooses not to sign).

Coombs, unsurprisingly, brings range and arm strength to the outfield, with four assists this past season. As his football position would imply, he also provides speed on the basepaths, with 20 stolen bases in 26 games. 

Those defensive and base-running strengths complement an elite offensive skill set, too.

Coombs posted a .405 batting average and 1.135 OPS during a senior season in which he led the Stags in most counting offensive stats as well. He tallied 34 hits, 29 runs, 23 RBIs, and six home runs.

Like Kaunas, Coombs will also make a strong case for starting as a true freshman come the spring season. Luckily for the Dirty Terps, Coombs’ role on the football team is added motivation for the DeMatha alumni to come to Maryland, even if he does get drafted this weekend.