Dodgers select prep SS Aidan West, Rice RHP Davion Hickman, prep OF Mason Ligenza in Rounds 4-6 of 2025 MLB Draft

Day two of the MLB Draft is underway with the Dodgers set to make 17 selections throughout the day.

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The Dodgers picked up their first prep player of the draft in the fourth round, taking Maryland shortstop Aidan West 135th overall. A quick left-handed hitter, West is a North Carolina State commit. L.A. will likely have to go above-slot to sign him away from college.

🔥 This was loud#Pack9 commit Aidan West (@LRHS_BASE) connects for his 2nd 💣 of the game, this one to RCF

First pitch swinging again and got all of this one. No-doubter

Impressive 1st look this spring@PrepBaseballMD @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/GDuE7VGiZs

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 14, 2025

Standing 6-foot-2, the 18-year-old is fairly polished for his age but is likely a better fit at second or third base long-term. He’s got a good bat path and solid strength that gives a steady projection to his bat. He should hit for a decent bit of power, both in gaps and over the fence, but will need to control some swing and miss that dragged his numbers down to end his time on the prep circuit. West has above-average foot speed.

Rankings:

FanGraphs: N/A
MLB Pipeline: 123
Perfect Game: 132

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In the fifth round, the Dodgers went back to a college selection, taking right-hander Davion Hickson 165th overall. Hickson was Rice’s closer in 2024 before becoming their ace this spring, earning All-AAC second team selection. He entered the transfer portal this summer and is committed to Mississippi State.

Number 20 on the board @DavionHickson, who is currently committed to @HailStateBB, is headed to the Dodgers in round 5. Again, >99% they sign, but as he's committed, we won't take him off the Board until he signs.pic.twitter.com/aDwBwzOYdJ

— 64Analytics (@64Analytics) July 14, 2025

Hickson’s arsenal includes a four-seam fastball, a slider and a changeup. He threw the fastball and slider the most this spring, producing a 28% strikeout rate across 73 innings. His fastball sits 93 while topping at 97 mph with 17 inches of induced vertical break. Hickson has a low -4.7 degree vertical approach angle and 6.1 feet of extension that help the heater play up. He follows the Dodgers track record as a good athlete with solid fastball metrics.

Hickson’s slider sits 83 mph with -1 inches IVB and eight inches of sweep. He threw it 39% of the time, producing a 39% whiff rate while also landing it in the zone most often out of his arsenal at 68%. His changeup was the distant third pitch as he only threw it 8% of the time, but it performed well against lefties with 16 inches of arm-side run. While the strikeout stuff is evident, Hickson will need to throw more strikes as his 11% walk rate was in the 40th percentile of college baseball this spring.

Rankings:

FanGraphs: N/A
MLB Pipeline: N/A
Perfect Game: 211

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In the sixth round, the Dodgers took Pennsylvania prep outfielder Mason Ligenza with the 195th overall pick. He is immediately intriguing because of his raw power projection, which could eventually get him to 25 homers per season. He also has above-average to plus speed paired with a good arm and glove in the outfield, giving him a shot to have a very interesting profile if he develops well.

2025 OF Mason Ligenza was one of the most intriguing players of the weekend.

Lean, XL 6-foot-6, 205-pound frame with outlandish tools showing.

Max Bat Speed: 83.4
Avg. EV: 95.2 (Max 106.6, 2nd in event)
60: 6.43 💨 (1.52 10yd split)@Pitt_BASE commit@PrepBaseballPA… pic.twitter.com/CIoSjUyKJE

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 4, 2025

Ligenza stands at a lofty 6-foot-5 but weighs only 197 lbs as an 18-year-old. That gives plenty of room for his frame to fill out so he can launch baseballs with ease. He has some hit tool concerns that could get in the way. Ultimately, Ligenza is everything you want in a mid-rounds prep pick given his sky-high ceiling and potential for four above-average grades. He has an in-state college commitment to Pittsburgh.

Rankings:

FanGraphs: 58
MLB Pipeline: 217
Perfect Game: 214

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The Dodgers went all college on Day 1, so these two prep selections should have a solid chance to be signed. Hickson will also need to be signed away from his transfer commitment.