Nov 17, 2025 View Online
Kayson Cunningham, Patrick Forbes
The Diamondbacks selected high school shortstop Kayson Cunningham out of Texas with the 18th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike. The D-backs selected right-handed pitcher Patrick Forbes with their second pick, 29th overall, out of Louisville.

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Round #1
RHP Kayson Cunningham Lady Bird Johnson HS (TX)
D-backs select Cunningham No. 18 »
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Round 1C
RHP Patrick Forbes Louisville (KY)
D-backs draft RHP Patrick Forbes No. 29 »
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