The Rangers’ latest selection marks the first time they have used their first-round pick on a high school talent in six years.

The Texas Rangers selected high school shortstop Gavin Fien with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, marking the team's first first-round selection of a high school player since 2018.

Gavin Kilen was the second Tennessee player to hear his name called during the 2025 MLB Draft. The Vol infielder was selected 13th overall by the San Francisco Giants. He is the second-highest position player drafted during the Tony Vitello era;