The first Alabama player selected in the 2025 MLB Draft was starting pitcher Riley Quick. The right-hander only had one full season as a collegiate starter, making it count with an 8-3 record and 3.92 ERA. He was chosen by the Minnesota Twins with the 36th overall pick.

A redshirt sophomore, Quick was Alabama 's top pitcher in 2025, enjoying a breakout campaign in which he owned a 3.92 ERA across 14 starts. Quick also owned a combined 3.72 ERA across his 31 career appearances at Alabama.

With the 36th selection in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Sunday, the Minnesota Twins selected Alabama pitcher Riley Quick. On Monday, the Twins got another Crimson Tide pitcher,