2008 Draft Prospects
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Since many have been critical of the list I found, I have been working on one of my own.
20 Top College Prospects
1. Justin Smoak, 1b, South Carolina
2. Aaron Crow, rhp, Missouri
3. Pedro Alvarez, 3b, Vanderbilt
4. Brian Matusz, lhp, San Deigo
5. Yonder Alonso, Miami
6. Brett Hunter, rhp Pepperdine
7. Shooter Hunt, rhp, Tulane
8. Jemile Weeks, 2b, Miami
9. Ryan Perry, rhp, Arizona
10. Buster Posey, c, Florida St.
11. Christian Friedrich, lhp, Eastern Kentucky
12. Brandon Crawford, ss, UCLA
13. Luke Burnett, rhp, Louisiana St.
14. Jacob Thompson, rhp Virginia
15. Cody Satterwhite, rhp, Mississippi
16. Tyson Ross, rhp, California
17. Gordon Beckham, ss, Georgia
18. Tanner Scheppers, rhp, Fresno St.
19. Dennis Raben, of, Miami
20. Chris Carpenter, rhp, Kent St.
Best Athlete: Jemile Weeks, Miami
Best Hitter: Yonder Alonso, Miami
Best Power Hitter: Justin Smoak, South Carolina
Best Speed: Jemile Weeks, Miami
Best Defense: Blake Tekotte, Miami
Hardest Thrower: Aaron Crow, Missouri
Most Poise: Aaron Crow, Missouri
Pitcher in the MLB in '09: Aaron Crow, Missouri
Hitter in MLB in '09: Justin Smoak, South Carolina
Top 10 High School Prospects
1. Tim Beckham, ss
2. Eric Hosmer, 1b
3. Tim Melville, rhp
4. Gerrit Cole, rhp
5. Jordon Cooper, rhp
6. Aaron Hicks, of
7. Harold Martinez, 3b
8. Issac Galloway, of
9. Kyle Skipworth, c
10. Sonny Gray, rhp
11. Alex Meyer, rhp
12. Daniel Webb, rhp
13. Kyle Lobstein, lhp
14. Brett DeVall, lhp
15. Robbie Grossman, of
16. Zack Cox, 3b
17. Jarrett Martin, lhp
18. Michael Palazzone, rhp
19. Robbie Ross, lhp
20. Adrian Nieto, c
Best Athlete: Tim Beckham, ss
Best Hitter: Tim Beckham, ss
Best Power Hitter: Eric Hosmer, 1b
Best Speed: Randall Thorpe, of
Best Defense: Kyle Skipworth, c
Hardest Thrower: Gerrit Cole, rhp
Most Poise: Sonny Gray, rhp
In the MLB in '09: Tim Beckham, ss
| NO. | PLAYER | POS. | SCHOOL |
| 1 | Tim Beckham | SS | Griffin (Ga.) H.S. |
| 2 | Buster Posey | C | Florida State |
| 3 | Justin Smoak | 1B | South Carolina |
| 4 | Pedro Alvarez | 3B | Vanderbilt |
| 5 | Eric Hosmer | 1B | American Heritage H.S. (Plantation, Fla.) |
| 6 | Aaron Crow | RHP | Missouri |
| 7 | Gordon Beckham | SS | Georgia |
| 8 | Brian Matusz | RHP | San Diego |
| 9 | Tanner Scheppers | RHP | Fresno State |
| 10 | Gerrit Cole | RHP | Lutheran H.S. (Orange, Calif.) |
| 11 | Kyle Skipworth | C | Patriot H.S. (Riverside, Calif.) |
| 12 | Brett Wallace | 3B | Arizona State |
| 13 | Christian Friedrich | LHP | Eastern Kentucky |
| 14 | Aaron Hicks | RF/RHP | Wilson H.S. (Long Beach, Calif.) |
| 15 | Tim Melville | RHP | Holt H.S. (Wentzville, Mo.) |
| 16 | Ethan Martin | RHP/3B | Stephens County H.S. (Toccoa, Ga.) |
| 17 | Josh Fields | RHP | Georgia |
| 18 | Yonder Alonso | 1B | Miami |
| 19 | Shooter Hunt | RHP | Tulane |
| 20 | Jason Cooper | 1B | California |
| 21 | Casey Kelly | SS/RHP | Sarasota (Fla.) H.S. |
| 22 | Jason Castro | C | Stanford |
| 23 | Conor Gillaspie | 3B | Wichita State |
| 24 | Andrew Cashner | RHP | Texas Christian |
| 25 | Lance Lynn | RHP | Mississippi |
| 26 | Dennis Raben | RF | Miami |
| 27 | Reese Havens | SS | South Carolina |
| 28 | Jake Odorizzi | RHP | Highland (Ill.) H.S. |
| 29 | Petey Paramore | C | Arizona State |
| 30 | Jemile Weeks | 2B | Miami |
| 31 | Robbie Ross | LHP | Lexington (Ky.) Christian Academy |
| 32 | Aaron Weatherford | RHP | Mississippi State |
| 33 | Brad Holt | RHP | UNC Wilmington |
| 34 | Josh Lindblom | RHP | Purdue |
| 35 | Bryan Price | RHP | Rice |
| 36 | James Darnell | 3B | South Carolina |
| 37 | Ezekiel Spruill | RHP | Kell H.S. (Marietta, Ga.) |
| 38 | Daniel Webb | RHP | Heath H.S. (Paducah, Ky.) |
| 39 | Adrian Nieto | C | American Heritage H.S. (Plantation, Fla.) |
| 40 | Kyle Lobstein | LHP | Coconino H.S. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) |
| 41 | Michael Montgomery | LHP | Hart H.S. (Valencia, Calif.) |
| 42 | Cody Satterwhite | RHP | Mississippi |
| 43 | Niko Vasquez | SS | Durango H.S. (Las Vegas, Nev.) |
| 44 | Ryan Perry | RHP | Arizona |
| 45 | Alex Meyer | RHP | Greensburg (Ind.) H.S. |
| 46 | Vance Worley | RHP | Long Beach State |
| 47 | Destin Hood | OF | St. Paul's Episcopal School (Mobile, Ala.) |
| 48 | Wade Miley | LHP | Southeast Louisiana |
| 49 | Roger Kieschnick | OF | Texas Tech |
| 50 | Zach Collier | OF | Chino Hills (Calif.) H.S. |
| 51 | Brett DeVall | LHP | Niceville (Fla.) H.S. |
| 52 | Ike Davis | 1B | Arizona State |
| 53 | Aaron Shafer | RHP | Wichita State |
| 54 | Logan Forsyth | 3B | Arkansas |
| 55 | Isaac Galloway | OF | Los Osos H.S. (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) |
| 56 | Kyle Weiland | RHP | Notre Dame |
| 57 | Tim Murphy | LHP | UCLA |
| 58 | Brett Lawrie | C/2B | Langley (B.C.) H.S. |
| 59 | Nick Maronde | LHP | Lexington (Ky.) Catholic H.S. |
| 60 | Taylor Hightower | C | Cartersville (Ga.) H.S. |
47 comments:
Alvarez is a 3B, while Matusz is a LHP.
You left off Ryan Perry at U of A. The guy throws 97 with a power CB. Surely a top 10 prospect.
How could you leave off Jonathan Herendeen of Jackson CC. Definetely a top 20 pick
Over 500 JUCO players were selected in last years draft and you're tellin me that there isn't a single JUCO player worth your list...check out the Arizona JUCO's, guarantee you there would be some players there that would change your list...how about that South Mountain JC pitching staff, 3of their starters signed D1 early...Central Ariz. JC has a first baseman signed prominently early too...cmon, you can't leave out the entire JUCO system when really, they are a HUGE portion of the draft picks
Michael Petrivelli out of Southwestern College in San Diego is a sleeper pick...keep an eye out for that bulldog
you failed to talk about 2 HUGE prospects. Brad Hand and Joe Loftus both out of Minnesota. Loftus has a full ride to Vanderbilt. He's a 3B and a pitcher with a 95 mph fastball and nasty slider. Hand is a LHP and 1B. He's going on scholarship to ASU to pitch. He hit 94 and for a lefty thats prime
To keep an eye out for the best college baseball prospects in the nation, go to collegebaseballprospects.blogspot.com. Here you can keep track of some of the best ncaa players in the country and potential top picks for the 2008 draft.
I agree about the JUCO system. They have some of the BEST players and there isn't one of them on your list. There are some amazing players at Sacramento City College in Sacramento, CA. They always have at least one or two of their players drafted every year. I think you've missed a big part of the baseball community of players by leaving the JUCO system out.
Greeley West High School 2008
What about Canada ?
Last year 8 drafted on day 1 and 3 in the first round.
Brett Lawrie could be the highest ever drafted Canadian positional player. Trained with Russ Martin in the off season.
Remember, MLB teams have easy access for P1 visas. Expect at least 1, maybe 2 Canadians in the top 100.
Bert Smith 2B and clay whittemore RF from Jacksonville State University are sleepers in 2008 up coming draft. Smith is one of your better college middle infielders in the nation, hands down. stats at PING baseball.
High School's Justin Jeising is the biggest high school star in the nation and will be moving up to the pro's eventually after going to college where he plans to attend Vanderbilt and he can reach up to 102 miles per hour on the radar gun but is a left fielder with a ton of power as he hit 36 homers in a very short season. I can't name his high school sorry
Has anyone been following Carlos Lopez.2008 Shortstop/Catcher from Atlantic Community High in Delray Beach FL.
6'0"195 lb. Built like a linebacker.
Plus arm (90 fastball) (90 across infield) A third through season leads all hitters in big schools in Palm Beach County in Avg. (.641) and RBIs. Wake Forest signee. Great hands, hits for power and avg. Only negative is below avg. speed. Several local coaches say he is the best shortstop in area in years and perhaps the best player in the county.
Um...what about Andrew Liebel for Long Beach State hes a senior this year and he has a record of 2-1; an ERA of 1.72 and already 46 K's and only 4 walks. Leads the team in K's.
T.J House is a LHP from Picayune H.S. in Miss.. He is probably the best lefty in H.S. at present. He will probably go in the 1st round. He should definetely be on this list.
how is smoak better than alvarez, matusz, and crow? he is the 4th best at MOST.
brett hunter should be dropped considering his injury - which is also why alvarez isnt first????? when he should be.
If you like sleepers, a big polished hitter [DeJuan Johnson] in the California NAIA system who goes by DJ - from Univ of Patten. If he finishes the season, close to the way he's been playing to this point, you'll hear him taken top 35 picks, either Diamondbacks or Padres
yes i love sleepers, there are many sleepers who i been keeping an eye on lately. the best sleeper i found out about was Former Eastern Michigan Player Montaous walton who now attends Whitewater back in wisconsin. his 06 campaign was crazy after finishing with 22 stolen bases, 14 RBI and a .323 batting average last season he had 17 stolen bases with a .317 batting average. this season he may be out due to grades from what i been hearing, but if he goes out for the draft this season i can see him being taken in the top 35 or 40...if he returns next season he can possibly be taken higher.
there are alot of sleepers this year's draft like Eastern michigan's Montaous Walton who now attends whitewater in Wisconsin. his most dominate season was in 06 and his 07 debut was not bad at all. he will definitely become a later round pick if he go out this season, he should return for his final season to raise his stock higher.
yeah that name sounds kind of familiar, although i do believe this year and next years draft is gonna be Awesome! from what i been reading Walton is currently working hard to improve grades,which explains why he may not play all of this season maybe at all, but yeah i agree if he decides to go out this year he will be a later pick, but if he decides to wait until next year's draft he could definitely be higher. he has that much talent and potential i think.
how bout john brebia of Wellington highschool in Wellington florida
so far hes 9-1 with a era of 1.23 and 80 something strikeouts and he plays in one of the hardest districts in in the nation
6A palm beach.
Tyler Stovall of Hokes Bluff, Al is one of the best kept secrets in baseball and should draft on June 5
from canada, anyone been following oscar rodriguez. top prospect for catching in the province of bc. poped a 1.81 in the arizona fall classic, along with hitting over .500. early signee with western nevada wildcats. hitting a solid .345 in the bcpbl(top league in canada) along with players such as brett lawrie, carter bell, and michael crouse...keep an eye.
17 yr old Kid who's under the radar is a 6'3" 185lbs LHP from Newsome HS in Florida. Tossed 49 innings had 88K's as a senior. Allowed just 30 hits. Clocked as high as 91 FB, great curve and outstanding change.
Kris Castellanos.
Is there any one following ROBIN BUGALLO first baseman hitting 459 ave
ranked #14 with an slug of 719 on the
NJCAA league?? He is playing for Monroe college.
Another sleeper. Not only can he hit but has a very strong arm and is like a wall behind the dish. Mount Saint Mary College senior Chris Schacca (Franklin Square, N.Y.) was named the Skyline Conference Player of the Year on Monday, becoming only the second position player in school history to win the award. Playing in all thirty-eight games for the team, Schacca led the Blue Knights with a batting average of .459,(19th in the Nation) a slugging percentage of .637, and an on-base percentage of .545. He also led the team in hits, doubles, and total bases and finished second in runs scored, home runs and runs batted in. The senior’s numbers were even better in conference play as he posted a batting average of .528 to go along with a slugging percentage of .774 and an on-base percentage of .609.
Another sleeper..Mount Saint Mary College senior catcher Chris Schacca (Franklin Square, N.Y.) was named the Skyline Conference Player of the Year on Monday, becoming only the second position player in school history to win the award. Playing in all thirty-eight games for the team, Schacca led the Blue Knights with a batting average of .459, a slugging percentage of .637, and an on-base percentage of .545. He also led the team in hits, doubles, and total bases and finished second in runs scored, home runs and runs batted in. The senior’s numbers were even better in conference play as he posted a batting average of .528 to go along with a slugging percentage of .774 and an on-base percentage of .609.
Another sleeper.. Newburgh, N.Y. - Mount Saint Mary College senior catcher Chris Schacca (Franklin Square, N.Y.) was named the Skyline Conference Player of the Year on Monday, becoming only the second position player in school history to win the award. Playing in all thirty-eight games for the team, Schacca led the Blue Knights with a batting average of .459 (24th in the nation), a slugging percentage of .637, and an on-base percentage of .545. He also led the team in hits, doubles, and total bases and finished second in runs scored, home runs and runs batted in. The senior’s numbers were even better in conference play as he posted a batting average of .528 to go along with a slugging percentage of .774 and an on-base percentage of .609. A very strong arm and is like a wall behind the Dish.
How about Nick Freitas from southern Utah University? Great numbers for a lead off hitter. Will he be picked in the draft? How high?
Don't overlook small JUCO's. Otero in La Junta, Colorado, Mike Roberts one of the best catcher's seen, 6'4" 225 lbs, strong hitter, RBI leader, baseball training in high altitude puts player step ahead in conditioning. Played two years on his way to D1 or D2 or draft.
Michael Mutcheson, 5'11 and a solid 180. 6.5 runner with a gun. First step quickness and a fearless hockey type attitude.
470 foot homerun to dead center in Regionals and an all-star selection at ss.
Baseball America called him the possible sleeper os the draft.
Another sleeper can be found at the NJCAA Div 1 W.S., pitching for Johnson County Community College. 6'3" 230# Freshman LHP Brandon Droge set a school record for season innings pitched (93)to remain one of the 12 lowest ERA in the nation (1.54), and was a region 6 1st team selection.
Keep an eye open for Division II Lenoir-Rhyne 3B Daniel Ford the kid Left/Right great bat. Season batting average .426, with only 9 strikeouts in 248 plate appearances. 10 homeruns shows good power with strong arm.
A sleeper not in this list is JP Ramirez from Canyon High School in Texas the best hitter in the country, without a doubt..
You left off Brett (B.J.) Hermsen of West Delaware. (Manchester, IA) He throws between 93-95 and posted a 1.16 ERA as a junior with a no hitter at the State Tornament. He committed to Oregon State and played in the 2007 Aflac All-American game.
Brett Lawrie (Langley, BC) has 8 Hr's and 22 rbi in 6 games on junior Team Canada's current Dominican trip vs. Rookie teams... heating up at the right time
I think everyone should remember the name Pete Paris of Georgia College. Not going to get drafted high but I gurantee will make an impact within 5 years. Been consistent his whole career and has a great arm for a catcher
Brett Sanders from Etobicoke Canada
This kid should be on the radar for sure. Barely into Puberty he is 6'3 220lbs FIRST BASEMAN THAT CAN CATCH WHEN NEEDED!!!
Member of team Canada!
HITS the ball a TON.
Delawter from UMBC intrigued me when I saw him. Unbelievable power at the plate. About 6'0 tall and 210-215 pounds I'd guess. Reminds me of Jack Cust who plays for Oakland. Kid can definitely hit. And did fair on the pitchers mound this year going 5-1 in conference games. Absolutely running under the radar.....
I may have overlooked him but i dont think i saw Kris Castellanos, he is a 6'-4" 200lb Lefty outta Tampa FL, he has a nasty curve and change up, his fastball is clocked around low 90's he also led the county in strikeouts this year
PARISH (rhp), FROM nj
corey young from seton hall is the truth
To bad the world doesnt know about a young man from a Tennessee JUCO who throws 93-97mph with a 87mph slider and just started pitching when he got to JUCO is freshman year. Not to mention he didnt even play on his high school team. 6-5 210 lbs
Does anyone know if Mater Dei standout SS Tyler Rahmatulla got drafted?and where?
Milwaukee Native Montaous walton is making a Name for himself over in the West Coast At the ABI Academy
few west coast Scouts were Impressed by his time in the 60 (6.47), it appears he did not play this past school year due to grades, but there is no doubt in mind someone will sign him.
very impressive player with strong work ethic, has nice speed with great potential
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