The 2016 First-Year Player Draft was a banner year for Division II baseball, with 92 players drafted across baseball in 40 rounds of picks. With our last bit of acknowledging the 2016 Division II baseball players, we take a look at what each of those 92 draft picks went ahead and did in their first professional seasons between the draft and the end of the year. Below is a look at how every one of those players did, including a couple all-star performances and quick moves up the ladder.
The general hierarchy of minor league baseball is as follows:
- Rookie-League AZL and GCL (usually high school draft picks or lower round picks, and almost everyone spends time here regardless)
- Named-Rookie Leagues (Appalachian and Pioneer Leagues, not all teams have these affiliates)
- Short-Season A (Usually where a lot of high-mid round picks end their first years if they develop)
- Low-A (First full-season level, some of the draft picks in the top 3-5 rounds may start here if they are exceptional talents)
- High-A (Just about the ceiling for the highest draft picks by the end of their first year, if they are lucky and dominate quickly)
- Double-A
- Triple-A
As you'll see below, we only had one (!) player reach the High-A level among Division II draftees, a handful of guys reach Low-A, and everyone else spent their first seasons between the Rookie Leagues and Short-Season A.
After you look through these stats, at the very bottom is a list of what I believe were the top five 2016 Division II draft pick professional performances.
Round 4
The general hierarchy of minor league baseball is as follows:
- Rookie-League AZL and GCL (usually high school draft picks or lower round picks, and almost everyone spends time here regardless)
- Named-Rookie Leagues (Appalachian and Pioneer Leagues, not all teams have these affiliates)
- Short-Season A (Usually where a lot of high-mid round picks end their first years if they develop)
- Low-A (First full-season level, some of the draft picks in the top 3-5 rounds may start here if they are exceptional talents)
- High-A (Just about the ceiling for the highest draft picks by the end of their first year, if they are lucky and dominate quickly)
- Double-A
- Triple-A
As you'll see below, we only had one (!) player reach the High-A level among Division II draftees, a handful of guys reach Low-A, and everyone else spent their first seasons between the Rookie Leagues and Short-Season A.
After you look through these stats, at the very bottom is a list of what I believe were the top five 2016 Division II draft pick professional performances.
Round 4
134. Tyson Miller (California Baptist) - Chicago Cubs - RHP - JR
Rookie-League AZL Cubs: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 2 G, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, .111 BAA
Short-Season Eugene: 1-1, 3.97 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 6 G, 4 GS, 22.2 IP, 26 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 4 BB, 14 K, .289 BAA
Rookie-League AZL Cubs: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 2 G, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, .111 BAA
Short-Season Eugene: 1-1, 3.97 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 6 G, 4 GS, 22.2 IP, 26 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 4 BB, 14 K, .289 BAA
Round 6
177. Brandon Miller (Millersville) - Seattle Mariners - RHP - JR
Short-Season Everett: 4-2, 2.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 14 G, 13 GS, 56.1 IP, 47 H, 18 R, 17 ER, 7 BB, 51 K, .226 BAA (Mid-Season All-Star, 8/28 Pitcher of the Week)
Short-Season Everett: 4-2, 2.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 14 G, 13 GS, 56.1 IP, 47 H, 18 R, 17 ER, 7 BB, 51 K, .226 BAA (Mid-Season All-Star, 8/28 Pitcher of the Week)
Round 7
207. Matthew Festa (East Stroudsburg) - Seattle Mariners - RHP - SR
Short-Season Everett: 6-2, 3.73 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 14 G, 8 GS, 60.1 IP, 60 H, 29 R, 25 ER, 14 BB, 58 K, .259 BAA
Short-Season Everett: 6-2, 3.73 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 14 G, 8 GS, 60.1 IP, 60 H, 29 R, 25 ER, 14 BB, 58 K, .259 BAA
221. Luke Raley (Lake Erie) - Los Angeles Dodgers - CF - JR
Rookie-League AZL Dodgers: .625 AVG, .684 OBP, .875 SLG, 5 G, 10/16, 4 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 K
Rookie-League Ogden: .417 AVG, .440 OBP, .792 SLG, 5 G, 10/24, 6 R, 2 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Low-A Great Lakes: .245 AVG, .319 OBP, .370 SLG, 56 G, 49/200, 24 R, 11 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 15 BB, 47 K, 4/8 SB
Rookie-League AZL Dodgers: .625 AVG, .684 OBP, .875 SLG, 5 G, 10/16, 4 R, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 K
Rookie-League Ogden: .417 AVG, .440 OBP, .792 SLG, 5 G, 10/24, 6 R, 2 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Low-A Great Lakes: .245 AVG, .319 OBP, .370 SLG, 56 G, 49/200, 24 R, 11 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 15 BB, 47 K, 4/8 SB
Round 8
250. Placido Torres (Tusculum) - New York Mets - LHP - SR
Rookie-League Kingsport: 2-2, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 13 G, 18.2 IP, 22 H, 12 R, 7 ER, 6 BB, 26 K, .286 BAA
Rookie-League Kingsport: 2-2, 3.38 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 13 G, 18.2 IP, 22 H, 12 R, 7 ER, 6 BB, 26 K, .286 BAA
Round 9
270. Peter Bayer (Cal Poly Pomona) - Tampa Bay Rays - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Princeton: 2-1, 0.83 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 10 G, 7 GS, 32.2 IP, 18 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 45 K, .158 BAA
Rookie-League Princeton: 2-1, 0.83 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 10 G, 7 GS, 32.2 IP, 18 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 45 K, .158 BAA
Round 10
287. Julian Garcia (Metro State) - Philadelphia Phillies - RHP - SO
Short-Season Williamsport: 0-3, 3.60 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 12 G, 4 GS, 30.0 IP, 27 H, 14 R, 12 ER, 22 BB, 40 K, .233 BAA
Short-Season Williamsport: 0-3, 3.60 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 12 G, 4 GS, 30.0 IP, 27 H, 14 R, 12 ER, 22 BB, 40 K, .233 BAA
295. Sam Machonis (Florida Southern) - Detroit Tigers - RF - SR
Short-Season Connecticut: .204 AVG, .304 OBP, .263 SLG, 41 G, 28/137, 19 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 17 RBI, 14 BB, 40 K, 1/1 SB
Short-Season Connecticut: .204 AVG, .304 OBP, .263 SLG, 41 G, 28/137, 19 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 17 RBI, 14 BB, 40 K, 1/1 SB
Round 11
327. Michael Koval (Cal Poly Pomona) - Seattle Mariners - RHP - JR
Short-Season Everett: 3-2, 2.29 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 24 G, 35.1 IP, 37 H, 13 R, 9 ER, 10 BB, 25 K, .255 BAA
Short-Season Everett: 3-2, 2.29 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 24 G, 35.1 IP, 37 H, 13 R, 9 ER, 10 BB, 25 K, .255 BAA
Round 12
349. Brandon S. White (Lander) - Atlanta Braves - RHP - JR
Rookie-League Danville: 2-2, 2.30 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 15 G, 7/7 SV, 15.2 IP, 11 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 24 K, .204 BAA
Rookie-League Danville: 2-2, 2.30 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 15 G, 7/7 SV, 15.2 IP, 11 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 5 BB, 24 K, .204 BAA
357. Tim Viehoff (Southern New Hampshire) - Seattle Mariners - LHP - SR
Short-Season Everett: 0-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 12 G, 6 GS, 39.0 IP, 17 H, 13 R, 12 ER, 23 BB, 55 K, .133 BAA
Short-Season Everett: 0-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 12 G, 6 GS, 39.0 IP, 17 H, 13 R, 12 ER, 23 BB, 55 K, .133 BAA
Round 13
380. Taylor Snyder (Colorado State-Pueblo) - Colorado Rockies - SS - JR
Rookie-League Grand Junction: .287 AVG, .372 OBP, .520 SLG, 47 G, 49/171, 32 R, 15 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 27 RBI, 19 BB, 50 K, 7/10 SB
Rookie-League Grand Junction: .287 AVG, .372 OBP, .520 SLG, 47 G, 49/171, 32 R, 15 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 27 RBI, 19 BB, 50 K, 7/10 SB
406. Shane Billings (Wingate) - St. Louis Cardinals - CF - JR
Rookie-League Johnson City: .241 AVG, .269 OBP, .272 SLG, 50 G, 46/191, 27 R, 4 2B, 1 3B, 18 RBI, 8 BB, 34 K, 8/14 SB
Rookie-League Johnson City: .241 AVG, .269 OBP, .272 SLG, 50 G, 46/191, 27 R, 4 2B, 1 3B, 18 RBI, 8 BB, 34 K, 8/14 SB
Round 15
437. Alex Wojciechowski (Minnesota-Duluth) - Philadelphia Phillies - 1B - SR
Did Not Play - Doesn't look like he signed due to injury
Did Not Play - Doesn't look like he signed due to injury
440. Justin Valdespina (Southern New Hampshire) - Colorado Rockies - RHP - SO
Rookie-League Grand Junction: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 3 G, 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K, .273 BAA
Rookie-League Grand Junction: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 3 G, 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K, .273 BAA
450. Dalton Moats (Delta State) - Tampa Bay Rays - LHP - JR
Rookie-League Princeton: 3-2, 2.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 17 G, 2/2 SV, 30.0 IP, 34 H, 13 R, 8 ER, 5 BB, 29 K, .286 BAA
Rookie-League Princeton: 3-2, 2.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 17 G, 2/2 SV, 30.0 IP, 34 H, 13 R, 8 ER, 5 BB, 29 K, .286 BAA
451. Nick Jobst (USC Aiken) - Baltimore Orioles - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Orioles: 0-0, 3.54 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 16 G, 2/2 SV, 20.1 IP, 13 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 17 BB, 30 K, .191 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Orioles: 0-0, 3.54 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 16 G, 2/2 SV, 20.1 IP, 13 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 17 BB, 30 K, .191 BAA
453. Tyler Wells (Cal State-San Bernardino) - Minnesota Twins - RHP - JR
Rookie-League Elizabethton: 5-2, 3.23 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 10 G, 10 GS, 1 CG, 1 SHO, 47.1 IP, 40 H, 22 R, 17 ER, 17 BB, 59 K, .223 BAA (8/28 Pitcher of the Week)
Rookie-League Elizabethton: 5-2, 3.23 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 10 G, 10 GS, 1 CG, 1 SHO, 47.1 IP, 40 H, 22 R, 17 ER, 17 BB, 59 K, .223 BAA (8/28 Pitcher of the Week)
457. Alexander De Goti (Barry) - Houston Astros - SS - SR
Short-Season Tri-City: .228 AVG, .320 OBP, .329 SLG, 63 G, 50/219, 36 R, 10 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 25 BB, 54 K, 9/15 SB
Short-Season Tri-City: .228 AVG, .320 OBP, .329 SLG, 63 G, 50/219, 36 R, 10 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 25 BB, 54 K, 9/15 SB
463. Michael Messier (Bellarmine) - Kansas City Royals - LHP - JR
Rookie-League AZL Royals: 0-1, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, 3 G, 0/1 SV, 4.0 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, .350 BAA
Rookie-League AZL Royals: 0-1, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, 3 G, 0/1 SV, 4.0 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, .350 BAA
Round 17
497. Danny Zardon (Nova Southeastern) - Philadelphia Phillies - 3B - JR
Rookie-League GCL Phillies: .260 AVG, .343 OBP, .407 SLG, 36 G, 32/123, 16 R, 13 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 17 RBI, 16 BB, 21 K
Rookie-League GCL Phillies: .260 AVG, .343 OBP, .407 SLG, 36 G, 32/123, 16 R, 13 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 17 RBI, 16 BB, 21 K
499. Devan Watts (Tusculum) - Atlanta Braves - RHP - JR
Rookie-League Danville: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 4 G, 1/1 SV, 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K, .000 BAA
Low-A Rome: 3-1, 0.92 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 16 G, 8/9 SV, 19.2 IP, 11 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 23 K, .169 BAA
Rookie-League Danville: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 4 G, 1/1 SV, 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K, .000 BAA
Low-A Rome: 3-1, 0.92 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 16 G, 8/9 SV, 19.2 IP, 11 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 23 K, .169 BAA
505. Brandyn Sittinger (Ashland) - Detroit Tigers - RHP - JR
Rookie-League GCL Tigers: 0-1, 2.08 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 6 G, 2/2 SV, 8.2 IP, 11 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 12 K, .306 BAA
Short-Season Connecticut: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 8 G, 8.2 IP, 6 H, 5 BB, 8 K, .194 BAA
High-A Lakeland: 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 2 G, 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, .286 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Tigers: 0-1, 2.08 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 6 G, 2/2 SV, 8.2 IP, 11 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 12 K, .306 BAA
Short-Season Connecticut: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 8 G, 8.2 IP, 6 H, 5 BB, 8 K, .194 BAA
High-A Lakeland: 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 2 G, 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, .286 BAA
519. Reid Anderson (Millersville) - Texas Rangers - RHP - JR
Short-Season Spokane: 1-1, 3.44 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 14 G, 2 GS, 1/1 SV, 36.2 IP, 31 H, 18 R, 14 ER, 20 BB, 18 K, .238 BAA
Short-Season Spokane: 1-1, 3.44 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 14 G, 2 GS, 1/1 SV, 36.2 IP, 31 H, 18 R, 14 ER, 20 BB, 18 K, .238 BAA
520. Jay Jabs (Franklin Pierce) - New York Mets - 3B - JR
Short-Season Brooklyn: .177 AVG, .275 OBP, .223 SLG, 52 G, 31/175, 13 R, 6 2B, 1 3B, 12 RBI, 21 BB, 47 K, 2/5 SB
Short-Season Brooklyn: .177 AVG, .275 OBP, .223 SLG, 52 G, 31/175, 13 R, 6 2B, 1 3B, 12 RBI, 21 BB, 47 K, 2/5 SB
Round 18
533. David Gauntt (Washburn) - Miami Marlins - C - SR
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: .161 AVG, .310 OBP, .290 SLG, 32 G, 15/93, 7 R, 4 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 14 BB, 37 K
Short-Season Batavia: .100 AVG, .250 OBP, .150 SLG, 6 G, 2/20, 1 R, 1 2B, 3 BB, 7 K
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: .161 AVG, .310 OBP, .290 SLG, 32 G, 15/93, 7 R, 4 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 14 BB, 37 K
Short-Season Batavia: .100 AVG, .250 OBP, .150 SLG, 6 G, 2/20, 1 R, 1 2B, 3 BB, 7 K
547. Colin McKee (Mercyhurst) - Houston Astros - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Greeneville: 0-2, 11.88 ERA, 2.64 WHIP, 7 G, 1 GS, 0/1 SV, 8.1 IP, 15 H, 13 R, 11 ER, 7 BB, 6 K, .375 BAA
Rookie-League Greeneville: 0-2, 11.88 ERA, 2.64 WHIP, 7 G, 1 GS, 0/1 SV, 8.1 IP, 15 H, 13 R, 11 ER, 7 BB, 6 K, .375 BAA
Round 19
558. Matt Blandino (Felician) - Cincinnati Reds - RHP - JR
Rookie-League AZL Reds: 1-1, 2.30 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 8 G, 5 GS, 31.1 IP, 33 H, 13 R, 8 ER, 3 BB, 30 K, .266 BAA
Rookie-League AZL Reds: 1-1, 2.30 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 8 G, 5 GS, 31.1 IP, 33 H, 13 R, 8 ER, 3 BB, 30 K, .266 BAA
584. Matt Swarmer (Kutztown) - Chicago Cubs - RHP - SR
Rookie-League AZL Cubs: 0-1, 3.38 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 8 G, 5 GS, 0/1 SV, 18.2 IP, 20 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 9 BB, 23 K, .278 BAA
Rookie-League AZL Cubs: 0-1, 3.38 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 8 G, 5 GS, 0/1 SV, 18.2 IP, 20 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 9 BB, 23 K, .278 BAA
Round 20
605. Justin Alleman (Lee) - San Francisco Giants - RHP - SR
Rookie-League AZL Giants: 0-0, 11.81 ERA, 1.88 WHIP, 5 G, 1/1 SV, 5.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, .360 BAA
Rookie-League AZL Giants: 0-0, 11.81 ERA, 1.88 WHIP, 5 G, 1/1 SV, 5.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, .360 BAA
609. Stephen Lohr (California Baptist) - Texas Rangers - 3B - JR
Short-Season Spokane: .232 AVG, .329 OBP, .304 SLG, 40 G, 32/138, 18 R, 4 2B, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 19 BB, 43 K
Short-Season Spokane: .232 AVG, .329 OBP, .304 SLG, 40 G, 32/138, 18 R, 4 2B, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 19 BB, 43 K
Round 21
634. Jacob Howell (Delta State) - Washington Nationals - RHP - JR
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 1 G, 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, .000 BAA
Short-Season Auburn: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.40 WHIP, 2 G, 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 6 K, .118 BAA
Low-A Hagerstown: 1-1, 4.57 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 8 G, 21.2 IP, 20 H, 11 R, 11 ER, 7 BB, 15 K, .238 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 1 G, 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, .000 BAA
Short-Season Auburn: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.40 WHIP, 2 G, 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 6 K, .118 BAA
Low-A Hagerstown: 1-1, 4.57 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 8 G, 21.2 IP, 20 H, 11 R, 11 ER, 7 BB, 15 K, .238 BAA
635. Will Albertson (Catawba) - San Francisco Giants - C - SR
Rookie-League AZL Giants: .213 AVG, .245 OBP, .277 SLG, 14 G, 10/47, 6 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 7 K
Rookie-League AZL Giants: .213 AVG, .245 OBP, .277 SLG, 14 G, 10/47, 6 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 7 K
644. Sam Tidaback (North Georgia) - Chicago Cubs - C - SR
Rookie-League AZL Cubs: .300 AVG, .364 OBP, .500 SLG, 3 G, 3/10, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 BB, 2 K
Short-Season Eugene: .176 AVG, .237 OBP, .333 SLG, 14 G, 9/51, 5 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 BB, 18 K
Low-A South Bend: .333 AVG, .333 OBP, .417 SLG, 3 G, 4/12, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 5 K
Rookie-League AZL Cubs: .300 AVG, .364 OBP, .500 SLG, 3 G, 3/10, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 BB, 2 K
Short-Season Eugene: .176 AVG, .237 OBP, .333 SLG, 14 G, 9/51, 5 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 BB, 18 K
Low-A South Bend: .333 AVG, .333 OBP, .417 SLG, 3 G, 4/12, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 5 K
Round 22
653. Alejando Mateo (Nova Southeastern) - Miami Marlins - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: 0-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 3 G, 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, .286 BAA
Short-Season Batavia: 2-2, 3.91 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 10 G, 0/1 SV, 23.0 IP, 28 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 4 BB, 24 K, .301 BAA
Low-A Greensboro: 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 4 G, 8.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, .207 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: 0-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 3 G, 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, .286 BAA
Short-Season Batavia: 2-2, 3.91 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 10 G, 0/1 SV, 23.0 IP, 28 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 4 BB, 24 K, .301 BAA
Low-A Greensboro: 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 4 G, 8.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 4 K, .207 BAA
663. Hank Morrison (Mercyhurst) - Minnesota Twins - OF - SR
Rookie-League Elizabethton: .148 AVG, .246 OBP, .230 SLG, 20 G, 9/61, 8 R, 1 2B, 2 3B, 3 RBI, 7 BB, 18 K
Rookie-League Elizabethton: .148 AVG, .246 OBP, .230 SLG, 20 G, 9/61, 8 R, 1 2B, 2 3B, 3 RBI, 7 BB, 18 K
664. Sterling Sharp (Drury) - Washington Natinoals - RHP - JR
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 3-0, 3.24 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 11 G, 7 GS, 2/2 SV, 41.2 IP, 47 H, 16 R, 15 ER, 6 BB, 35 K, .287 BAA
Short-Season Auburn: 0-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 1 G, 1 GS, 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, .316 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 3-0, 3.24 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 11 G, 7 GS, 2/2 SV, 41.2 IP, 47 H, 16 R, 15 ER, 6 BB, 35 K, .287 BAA
Short-Season Auburn: 0-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 1 G, 1 GS, 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, .316 BAA
672. Connor Eller (Ouachita Baptist) - Toronto Blue Jays - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Bluefield: 4-2, 2.60 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 17 G, 2 GS, 7/8 SV, 34.2 IP, 23 H, 13 R, 10 ER, 9 BB, 33 K, .189 BAA
Rookie-League Bluefield: 4-2, 2.60 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 17 G, 2 GS, 7/8 SV, 34.2 IP, 23 H, 13 R, 10 ER, 9 BB, 33 K, .189 BAA
676. Mick Fennell (California (Pa.)) - St. Louis Cardinals - CF - SR
Short-Season State College: .256 AVG, .366 OBP, .331 SLG, 42 G, 31/121, 22 R, 7 2B, 1 3B, 11 RBI, 18 BB, 13 K, 1/2 SB
Short-Season State College: .256 AVG, .366 OBP, .331 SLG, 42 G, 31/121, 22 R, 7 2B, 1 3B, 11 RBI, 18 BB, 13 K, 1/2 SB
Round 23
678. Emmanuel Cruz (Southern New Hampshire) - Cincinnati Reds - SS - JR
Rookie-League AZL Reds: .272 AVG, .355 OBP, .400 SLG, 33 G, 34/125, 22 R, 3 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 14 BB, 33 K, 4/7 SB
Rookie-League AZL Reds: .272 AVG, .355 OBP, .400 SLG, 33 G, 34/125, 22 R, 3 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 14 BB, 33 K, 4/7 SB
692. Michael Letkewicz (Augustana) - Cleveland Indians - RHP - SR
Short-Season Mahoning Valley: 6-0, 1.74 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 21 G, 4/4 SV, 41.1 IP, 37 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 18 BB, 24 K, .252 BAA
Short-Season Mahoning Valley: 6-0, 1.74 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 21 G, 4/4 SV, 41.1 IP, 37 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 18 BB, 24 K, .252 BAA
706. John Crowe (Francis Marion) - St. Louis Cardinals - OF - SR
Did Not Play. No profile on MiLB.com.
Round 24
712. Robert Bennie (East Stroudsburg) - Oakland Athletics - OF - JR
Rookie-League AZL Athletics: .336 AVG, .388 OBP, .500 SLG, 29 G, 37/110, 21 R, 8 2B, 5 3B, 26 RBI, 9 BB, 32 K, 3/5 SB
Short-Season Vermont Lake: .169 AVG, .224 OBP, .211 SLG, 22 G, 12/71, 5 R, 1 2B, 3 RBI, 5 BB, 32 K
Rookie-League AZL Athletics: .336 AVG, .388 OBP, .500 SLG, 29 G, 37/110, 21 R, 8 2B, 5 3B, 26 RBI, 9 BB, 32 K, 3/5 SB
Short-Season Vermont Lake: .169 AVG, .224 OBP, .211 SLG, 22 G, 12/71, 5 R, 1 2B, 3 RBI, 5 BB, 32 K
716. Brady Conlan (Cal State-Dominguez Hills) - Chicago White Sox - 3B - SR
Rookie-League Great Falls: .281 AVG, .321 OBP, .431 SLG, 67 G, 77/274, 38 R, 15 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 41 RBI, 12 BB, 50 K, 4/4 SB (Mid-Season All-Star)
Rookie-League Great Falls: .281 AVG, .321 OBP, .431 SLG, 67 G, 77/274, 38 R, 15 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 41 RBI, 12 BB, 50 K, 4/4 SB (Mid-Season All-Star)
727. Troy Sieber (Saint Leo) - Houston Astros - 1B - JR
Rookie-League GCL Astros: .289 AVG, .449 OBP, .474 SLG, 12 G, 11/38, 8 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 9 BB, 7 K
Rookie-League Greeneville: .242 AVG, .356 OBP, .339 SLG, 33 G, 30/124, 12 R, 9 2B, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 20 BB, 41 K, 1/1 SB
Rookie-League GCL Astros: .289 AVG, .449 OBP, .474 SLG, 12 G, 11/38, 8 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 9 BB, 7 K
Rookie-League Greeneville: .242 AVG, .356 OBP, .339 SLG, 33 G, 30/124, 12 R, 9 2B, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 20 BB, 41 K, 1/1 SB
732. Mike Ellenbest (Saginaw Valley State) - Toronto Blue Jays - RHP - SO
Short-Season Vancouver: 1-3, 4.45 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 11 G, 5 GS, 1/1 SV, 30.1 IP, 40 H, 17 R, 15 ER, 9 BB, 21 K, .323 BAA
Short-Season Vancouver: 1-3, 4.45 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 11 G, 5 GS, 1/1 SV, 30.1 IP, 40 H, 17 R, 15 ER, 9 BB, 21 K, .323 BAA
Round 25
739. Ryan O'Malley (Sonoma State) - Atlanta Braves - 3B - SR
Rookie-League Danville: .188 AVG, .272 OBP, .341 SLG, 42 G, 26/138, 20 R, 6 2B, 5 HR, 19 RBI, 14 BB, 47 K, 4/8 SB
Rookie-League Danville: .188 AVG, .272 OBP, .341 SLG, 42 G, 26/138, 20 R, 6 2B, 5 HR, 19 RBI, 14 BB, 47 K, 4/8 SB
749. Myles Babitt (Cal State-East Bay) - Arizona Diamondbacks - CF - SR
Rookie-League AZL Diamondbacks: .300 AVG, .406 OBP, .322 SLG, 28 G, 27/90, 16 R, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 16 BB, 14 K, 5/9 SB
Rookie-League AZL Diamondbacks: .300 AVG, .406 OBP, .322 SLG, 28 G, 27/90, 16 R, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 16 BB, 14 K, 5/9 SB
764. Trent Giambrone (Delta State) - Chicago Cubs - 2B - SR
Short-Season Eugene: .292 AVG, .404 OBP, .433 SLG, 51 G, 50/171, 33 R, 12 2B, 4 HR, 22 RBI, 29 BB, 39 K, 6/9 SB
Short-Season Eugene: .292 AVG, .404 OBP, .433 SLG, 51 G, 50/171, 33 R, 12 2B, 4 HR, 22 RBI, 29 BB, 39 K, 6/9 SB
Round 26
768. Patrick Riehl (Mars Hill) - Cincinnati Reds - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Billings: 5-2, 3.76 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 22 G, 2/3 SV, 38.1 IP, 33 H, 19 R, 16 ER, 12 BB, 36 K, .241 BAA
Rookie-League Billings: 5-2, 3.76 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 22 G, 2/3 SV, 38.1 IP, 33 H, 19 R, 16 ER, 12 BB, 36 K, .241 BAA
770. Austin Moore (West Texas A&M) - Colorado Rockies - RHP - SR
Short-Season Boise: 0-0, 6.53 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 14 G, 20.2 IP, 18 H, 16 R, 15 ER, 6 BB, 13 K, .231 BAA
Short-Season Boise: 0-0, 6.53 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 14 G, 20.2 IP, 18 H, 16 R, 15 ER, 6 BB, 13 K, .231 BAA
785. Nick Hill (Eckerd) - San Francisco Giants - CF - SR
Rookie-League AZL Giants: .263 AVG, .330 OBP, .343 SLG, 45 G, 46/175, 31 R, 8 2B, 3 3B, 16 RBI, 9 BB, 47 K, 17/19 SB
Short-Season Salem-Keizer: .231 AVG, .231 OBP, .308 SLG, 3 G, 3/13, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 K, 1/1 SB
Rookie-League AZL Giants: .263 AVG, .330 OBP, .343 SLG, 45 G, 46/175, 31 R, 8 2B, 3 3B, 16 RBI, 9 BB, 47 K, 17/19 SB
Short-Season Salem-Keizer: .231 AVG, .231 OBP, .308 SLG, 3 G, 3/13, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 K, 1/1 SB
Round 27
807. Paul Covelle (Franklin Pierce) - Seattle Mariners - RHP - SR
Short-Season Everett: 4-3, 4.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 19 G, 0/1 SV, 31.0 IP, 29 H, 17 R, 16 ER, 13 BB, 20 K, .244 BAA
Short-Season Everett: 4-3, 4.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 19 G, 0/1 SV, 31.0 IP, 29 H, 17 R, 16 ER, 13 BB, 20 K, .244 BAA
814. Jeremy McDonald (California Baptist) - Washington Nationals - LHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 3-1, 3.42 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 11 G, 1/1 SV, 26.1 IP, 27 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 5 BB, 27 K, .255 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 3-1, 3.42 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 11 G, 1/1 SV, 26.1 IP, 27 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 5 BB, 27 K, .255 BAA
817. Nathan Thompson (Oklahoma Baptist) - Houston Astros - LHP - SR
Rookie-League Greeneville: 2-1, 5.01 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 10 G, 3 GS, 1/1 SV, 23.1 IP, 26 H, 13 R, 13 ER, 7 BB, 23 K, .286 BAA
Rookie-League Greeneville: 2-1, 5.01 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 10 G, 3 GS, 1/1 SV, 23.1 IP, 26 H, 13 R, 13 ER, 7 BB, 23 K, .286 BAA
826. Mike O'Reilly (Flagler) - St. Louis Cardinals - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Cardinals: 3-1, 2.48 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 11 G, 4 GS, 1/2 SV, 40.0 IP, 35 H, 12 R, 11 ER, 5 BB, 38 K, .240 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Cardinals: 3-1, 2.48 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 11 G, 4 GS, 1/2 SV, 40.0 IP, 35 H, 12 R, 11 ER, 5 BB, 38 K, .240 BAA
Round 28
827. Jordan Kurokawa (Hawaii-Hilo) - Philadelphia Phillies - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Phillies: 1-3, 4.19 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 13 G, 0/2 SV, 19.1 IP, 23 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 5 BB, 19 K, .291 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Phillies: 1-3, 4.19 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 13 G, 0/2 SV, 19.1 IP, 23 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 5 BB, 19 K, .291 BAA
830. Ryan Luna (Sonoma State) - Colorado Rockies - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Grand Junction: 0-2, 8.10 ERA, 2.03 WHIP, 24 G, 0/2 SV, 30.0 IP, 48 H, 31 R, 27 ER, 13 BB, 30 K, .375 BAA
Rookie-League Grand Junction: 0-2, 8.10 ERA, 2.03 WHIP, 24 G, 0/2 SV, 30.0 IP, 48 H, 31 R, 27 ER, 13 BB, 30 K, .375 BAA
833. Colby Lusignan (Lander) - Miami Marlins - 1B - SR
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: .319 AVG, .422 OBP, .469 SLG, 31 G, 36/113, 15 R, 9 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 20 BB, 35 K, 1/3 SB
Short-Season Batavia: .091 AVG, .231 OBP, .121 SLG, 9 G, 3/33, 3 R, 1 2B, 6 RBI, 6 BB, 19 K
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: .319 AVG, .422 OBP, .469 SLG, 31 G, 36/113, 15 R, 9 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 20 BB, 35 K, 1/3 SB
Short-Season Batavia: .091 AVG, .231 OBP, .121 SLG, 9 G, 3/33, 3 R, 1 2B, 6 RBI, 6 BB, 19 K
841. Matt De La Rosa (Lenoir-Rhyne) - Baltimore Orioles - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Orioles: 1-0, 2.49 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 16 G, 21.2 IP, 22 H, 10 R, 6 ER, 15 BB, 22 K, .247 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Orioles: 1-0, 2.49 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 16 G, 21.2 IP, 22 H, 10 R, 6 ER, 15 BB, 22 K, .247 BAA
844. Jonny Reid (Azusa Pacific) - Washington Nationals - LHP - JR
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 2-1, 1.72 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 6 G, 15.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, .145 BAA
Short-Season Auburn: 1-0, 3.10 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 7 G, 1/1 SV, 20.1 IP, 19 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 17 K, .250 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Nationals: 2-1, 1.72 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 6 G, 15.2 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, .145 BAA
Short-Season Auburn: 1-0, 3.10 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 7 G, 1/1 SV, 20.1 IP, 19 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 17 K, .250 BAA
845. Jayden O'Dell (Angelo State) - San Francisco Giants - RHP - SR
Did Not Play. No profile on MiLB.com.
Did Not Play. No profile on MiLB.com.
848. Will Jones (Lander) - New York Yankees - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Pulaski: 2-3, 7.20 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 15 G, 0/1 SV, 20.0 IP, 27 H, 17 R, 16 ER, 5 BB, 18 K, .303 BAA
Rookie-League Pulaski: 2-3, 7.20 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 15 G, 0/1 SV, 20.0 IP, 27 H, 17 R, 16 ER, 5 BB, 18 K, .303 BAA
Round 29
857. Alex Kline (Nova Southeastern) - Philadelphia Phillies - LHP - JR
Short-Season Williamsport: 2-0, 2.88 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 15 G, 3/4 SV, 25.0 IP, 15 H, 10 R, 8 ER, 17 BB, 28 K, .172 BAA
Short-Season Williamsport: 2-0, 2.88 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 15 G, 3/4 SV, 25.0 IP, 15 H, 10 R, 8 ER, 17 BB, 28 K, .172 BAA
861. Brennan Price (Felician) - Milwaukee Brewers - RHP - JR
Did Not Play. No profile on MiLB.com.
Did Not Play. No profile on MiLB.com.
873. Dane Hutcheon (Montevallo) - Minnesota Twins - SS - JR
Rookie-League GCL Twins: .216 AVG, .321 OBP, .237 SLG, 34 G, 21/97, 15 R, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 14 BB, 21 K, 5/7 SB
Rookie-League GCL Twins: .216 AVG, .321 OBP, .237 SLG, 34 G, 21/97, 15 R, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 14 BB, 21 K, 5/7 SB
883. Grant Gavin (Central Missouri) - Kansas City Royals - RHP - JR
Rookie-League AZL Royals: 3-1, 2.01 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 13 G, 4 GS, 1/2 SV, 49.1 IP, 41 H, 17 R, 11 ER, 5 BB, 47 K, .217 BAA (Post-Season All-Star)
Rookie-League AZL Royals: 3-1, 2.01 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 13 G, 4 GS, 1/2 SV, 49.1 IP, 41 H, 17 R, 11 ER, 5 BB, 47 K, .217 BAA (Post-Season All-Star)
885. Geoff Hartlieb (Lindenwood) - Pittsburgh Pirates - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Bristol: 4-1, 4.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 16 G, 1/2 SV, 26.1 IP, 26 H, 22 R, 13 ER, 9 BB, 28 K, .252 BAA
Rookie-League Bristol: 4-1, 4.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 16 G, 1/2 SV, 26.1 IP, 26 H, 22 R, 13 ER, 9 BB, 28 K, .252 BAA
Round 30
889. Cameron Stanton (St. Edward's) - Atlanta Braves - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Danville: 1-1, 2.57 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 14 G, 5 GS, 35.0 IP, 36 H, 17 R, 10 ER, 8 BB, 20 K, .269 BAA
Rookie-League Danville: 1-1, 2.57 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 14 G, 5 GS, 35.0 IP, 36 H, 17 R, 10 ER, 8 BB, 20 K, .269 BAA
890. Rico Garcia (Hawaii Pacific) - Colorado Rockies - RHP - SR
Short-Season Boise: 0-4, 6.37 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 16 G, 8 GS, 35.1 IP, 50 H, 35 R, 25 ER, 17 BB, 35 K, .329 BAA
Short-Season Boise: 0-4, 6.37 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 16 G, 8 GS, 35.1 IP, 50 H, 35 R, 25 ER, 17 BB, 35 K, .329 BAA
894. Dalton Erb (Cal State-Chico) - San Diego Padres - RHP - SR
Short-Season Tri-City: 2-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 19 G, 40.0 IP, 37 H, 16 R, 12 ER, 14 BB, 22 K, .255 BAA
Short-Season Tri-City: 2-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 19 G, 40.0 IP, 37 H, 16 R, 12 ER, 14 BB, 22 K, .255 BAA
Round 31
917. Tyler Frohwirth (Minnesota State) - Philadelphia Phillies - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Phillies: 1-1, 2.08 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 18 G, 10/11 SV, 17.1 IP, 12 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 14 K, .197 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Phillies: 1-1, 2.08 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 18 G, 10/11 SV, 17.1 IP, 12 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 14 K, .197 BAA
Round 32
951. Wilson Adams (Alabama-Huntsville) - Milwaukee Brewers - RHP - SR
Rookie-League AZL Brewers: 3-1, 2.16 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 12 G, 4 GS, 0/2 SV, 25.0 IP, 19 H, 9 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 23 K, .207 BAA
Rookie-League AZL Brewers: 3-1, 2.16 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 12 G, 4 GS, 0/2 SV, 25.0 IP, 19 H, 9 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 23 K, .207 BAA
972. David Jacob (Quincy) - Toronto Blue Jays - 1B - JR
Rookie-League GCL Blue Jays: .304 AVG, .392 OBP, .472 SLG, 46 G, 49/161, 28 R, 9 2B, 6 HR, 29 RBI, 21 BB, 24 K, 3/3 SB (Post-Season All-Star)
Short-Season Vancouver: .300 AVG, .300 OBP, .600 SLG, 2 G, 3/10, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI, 1 K
Rookie-League GCL Blue Jays: .304 AVG, .392 OBP, .472 SLG, 46 G, 49/161, 28 R, 9 2B, 6 HR, 29 RBI, 21 BB, 24 K, 3/3 SB (Post-Season All-Star)
Short-Season Vancouver: .300 AVG, .300 OBP, .600 SLG, 2 G, 3/10, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI, 1 K
Round 33
980. Tyler Orris (Millersville) - Colorado Rockies - SS - SR
Short-Season Boise: .197 AVG, .317 OBP, .213 SLG, 35 G, 24/122, 18 R, 2 2B, 11 RBI, 20 BB, 20 K, 4/6 SB
Short-Season Boise: .197 AVG, .317 OBP, .213 SLG, 35 G, 24/122, 18 R, 2 2B, 11 RBI, 20 BB, 20 K, 4/6 SB
989. Paxton De La Garza (Angelo State) - Arizona Diamondbacks - SS - SR
Rookie-League AZL Diamondbacks: .321 AVG, .383 OBP, .477 SLG, 28 G, 35/109, 14 R, 12 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 8 BB, 28 K, 5/8 SB
Rookie-League Missoula: .394 AVG, .455 OBP, .636 SLG, 25 G, 39/99, 15 R, 5 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 31 RBI, 9 BB, 23 K, 1/6 SB (8/28 Player of the Week)
Short-Season Hillsboro: .000 AVG, .200 OBP, .000 SLG, 4 G, 0/6, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K
Rookie-League AZL Diamondbacks: .321 AVG, .383 OBP, .477 SLG, 28 G, 35/109, 14 R, 12 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 8 BB, 28 K, 5/8 SB
Rookie-League Missoula: .394 AVG, .455 OBP, .636 SLG, 25 G, 39/99, 15 R, 5 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 31 RBI, 9 BB, 23 K, 1/6 SB (8/28 Player of the Week)
Short-Season Hillsboro: .000 AVG, .200 OBP, .000 SLG, 4 G, 0/6, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K
1006. Caleb Lopes (West Georgia) - St. Louis Cardinals - 2B - JR
Rookie-League Johnson City: .336 AVG, .488 OBP, .420 SLG, 40 G, 44/131, 19 R, 11 2B, 22 RBI, 30 BB, 24 K, 2/2 SB
Rookie-League Johnson City: .336 AVG, .488 OBP, .420 SLG, 40 G, 44/131, 19 R, 11 2B, 22 RBI, 30 BB, 24 K, 2/2 SB
Round 34
1009. Jared James (Cal Poly Pomona) - Atlanta Braves - LF - SR
Rookie-League Danville: .298 AVG, .379 OBP, .364 SLG, 33 G, 36/121, 15 R, 5 2B, 1 Hr, 17 RBI, 13 BB, 19 K, 6/9 SB
Low-A Rome: .302 AVG, .380 OBP, .500 SLG, 27 G, 26/86, 14 R, 4 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 8 BB, 11 K, 5/6 SB
Rookie-League Danville: .298 AVG, .379 OBP, .364 SLG, 33 G, 36/121, 15 R, 5 2B, 1 Hr, 17 RBI, 13 BB, 19 K, 6/9 SB
Low-A Rome: .302 AVG, .380 OBP, .500 SLG, 27 G, 26/86, 14 R, 4 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 16 RBI, 8 BB, 11 K, 5/6 SB
1013. Trenton Hill (Lee) - Miami Marlins - LHP - SR
Short-Season Batavia: 3-1, 2.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 17 G, 26.1 IP, 17 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 16 BB, 25 K, .183 BAA
Low-A Greensboro: 1-0, 36.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 1 G, 0/1 SV, 1.0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 K, .400 BAA
Short-Season Batavia: 3-1, 2.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 17 G, 26.1 IP, 17 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 16 BB, 25 K, .183 BAA
Low-A Greensboro: 1-0, 36.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 1 G, 0/1 SV, 1.0 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 K, .400 BAA
1025. CJ Gettman (Central Washington) - San Francisco Giants - RHP - SR
Rookie-League AZL Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 2 G, 1/1 SV, 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 K, .000 BAA
Short-Season Salem-Keizer: 1.0, 2.78 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 18 G, 1/2 SV, 22.2 IP, 17 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 12 BB, 27 K, .207 BAA
Rookie-League AZL Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 2 G, 1/1 SV, 1.0 IP, 0 H, 1 K, .000 BAA
Short-Season Salem-Keizer: 1.0, 2.78 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 18 G, 1/2 SV, 22.2 IP, 17 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 12 BB, 27 K, .207 BAA
1029. Preston Scott (Fresno Pacific) - Texas Rangers - OF - SR
Short-Season Spokane: .239 AVG, .382 OBP, .288 SLG, 47 G, 39/163, 28 R, 6 2B, 1 3B, 14 RBI, 30 BB, 49 K, 3/4 SB
Short-Season Spokane: .239 AVG, .382 OBP, .288 SLG, 47 G, 39/163, 28 R, 6 2B, 1 3B, 14 RBI, 30 BB, 49 K, 3/4 SB
1036. Jonathon Mulford (Adelphi) - St. Louis Cardinals - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Cardinals: 1-2, 2.29 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 16 G, 6/8 SV, 19.2 IP, 13 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 19 K, .188 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Cardinals: 1-2, 2.29 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 16 G, 6/8 SV, 19.2 IP, 13 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 19 K, .188 BAA
Round 35
1063. Mark Sanchez (California Baptist) - Kansas City Royals - C - JR
Rookie-League Idaho Falls: .257 AVG, .325 OBP, .284 SLG, 22 G, 19/74, 13 R, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 5 BB, 21 K
Rookie-League Idaho Falls: .257 AVG, .325 OBP, .284 SLG, 22 G, 19/74, 13 R, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 5 BB, 21 K
Round 36
1096. Robbie Gordon (Maryville) - St. Louis Cardinals - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Cardinals: 4-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 16 G, 2/3 SV, 22.0 IP, 16 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 9 BB, 27 K, .203 BAA
Rookie-League GCL Cardinals: 4-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 16 G, 2/3 SV, 22.0 IP, 16 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 9 BB, 27 K, .203 BAA
Round 37
1103. Zach Daly (Lander) - Miami Marlins - CF - SR
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: .183 AVG, .239 OBP, .330 SLG, 28 G, 20/109, 14 R, 4 2B, 3 3B, 2 Hr, 14 RBI, 8 BB, 31 K, 7/9 SB
Rookie-League GCL Marlins: .183 AVG, .239 OBP, .330 SLG, 28 G, 20/109, 14 R, 4 2B, 3 3B, 2 Hr, 14 RBI, 8 BB, 31 K, 7/9 SB
Round 38
1147. Chaz Pal (USC Aiken) - Houston Astros - OF - SR
Rookie-League Greeneville: .269 AVG, .336 OBP, .462 SLG, 28 G, 28/104, 15 R, 9 2B, 1 3B, 3 Hr, 15 RBI, 8 BB, 33 K, 1/3 SB
Rookie-League Greeneville: .269 AVG, .336 OBP, .462 SLG, 28 G, 28/104, 15 R, 9 2B, 1 3B, 3 Hr, 15 RBI, 8 BB, 33 K, 1/3 SB
Round 39
1173. Casey Scoggins (Tampa) - Minnesota Twins - CF - SR
Rookie-League Elizabethton: .167 AVG, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, 4 G, 2/12, 7 K
Low-A Cedar Rapids: .243 AVG, .323 OBP, .282 SLG, 52 G, 49/202, 27 R, 6 2B, 1 3B, 13 RBI, 25 BB, 45 K, 3/5 SB
Rookie-League Elizabethton: .167 AVG, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, 4 G, 2/12, 7 K
Low-A Cedar Rapids: .243 AVG, .323 OBP, .282 SLG, 52 G, 49/202, 27 R, 6 2B, 1 3B, 13 RBI, 25 BB, 45 K, 3/5 SB
Round 40
1192. Brett Bittiger (Pace) - Oakland Athletics - 2B - SR
Rookie-League AZL Athletics: .167 AVG, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, 3 G, 1/6, 2 R, 1 K
Rookie-League AZL Athletics: .167 AVG, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, 3 G, 1/6, 2 R, 1 K
1201. Joe Johnson (Erskine) - Baltimore Orioles - RHP - SR
Rookie-League GCL Orioles: 2-1, 2.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 18 G, 4/5 SV, 24.1 IP, 17 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 9 BB, 32 K, .193 BAA
Short-Season Aberdeen: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 2 G, 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Rookie-League GCL Orioles: 2-1, 2.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 18 G, 4/5 SV, 24.1 IP, 17 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 9 BB, 32 K, .193 BAA
Short-Season Aberdeen: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, 2 G, 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
1207. Lucas Williams (Central Missouri) - Houston Astros - RHP - SR
Rookie-League Greeneville: 1-1, 5.47 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 16 G, 1/2 SV, 24.2 IP, 34 H, 18 R, 15 ER, 8 BB, 15 K
Without further adieu, here is a purely my opinion of the top five professional seasons had by the 2016 draftees. These are determined strictly by statistics and the levels of play at which they were obtained:
1. Devan Watts - Watts was among the best late-inning relievers in this draft during the professional season, converting 9-of-10 saves and allowing only 11 hits in 23.2 innings, with a heavy majority of those coming in full-season Low-A ball.
2. Brandyn Sittinger - The only player to reach the High-A level of all the 2016 D-II draftees, Sittinger was spectacular in his rookie-league and short-season assignments before skipping Low-A and heading right to Lakeland for the Tigers. He didn't put up as big of numbers there as he did in the lower levels, but he was more than effective.
3. Luke Raley - The first position player off the board in the draft among Division II players, Raley absolutely crushed rookie-league pitching at two different levels. He moved up to full-season Low-A where he kicked things off with a bang for the Great Lakes Loons, the eventual Midwest League Champions, although he cooled down the stretch.
4. Peter Bayer - When it comes to the most ridiculous numbers put up by any of the draftees, it is hard to find anything better than Bayer's 45/3 K/BB ratio in 32.2 innings of work on the mound.
5. Tim Viehoff - Another gaudy ratio to speak about, Viehoff mowed down everyone in his rookie league work, striking out 55 in 39 innings of work.
Rookie-League Greeneville: 1-1, 5.47 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 16 G, 1/2 SV, 24.2 IP, 34 H, 18 R, 15 ER, 8 BB, 15 K
Without further adieu, here is a purely my opinion of the top five professional seasons had by the 2016 draftees. These are determined strictly by statistics and the levels of play at which they were obtained:
1. Devan Watts - Watts was among the best late-inning relievers in this draft during the professional season, converting 9-of-10 saves and allowing only 11 hits in 23.2 innings, with a heavy majority of those coming in full-season Low-A ball.
2. Brandyn Sittinger - The only player to reach the High-A level of all the 2016 D-II draftees, Sittinger was spectacular in his rookie-league and short-season assignments before skipping Low-A and heading right to Lakeland for the Tigers. He didn't put up as big of numbers there as he did in the lower levels, but he was more than effective.
3. Luke Raley - The first position player off the board in the draft among Division II players, Raley absolutely crushed rookie-league pitching at two different levels. He moved up to full-season Low-A where he kicked things off with a bang for the Great Lakes Loons, the eventual Midwest League Champions, although he cooled down the stretch.
4. Peter Bayer - When it comes to the most ridiculous numbers put up by any of the draftees, it is hard to find anything better than Bayer's 45/3 K/BB ratio in 32.2 innings of work on the mound.
5. Tim Viehoff - Another gaudy ratio to speak about, Viehoff mowed down everyone in his rookie league work, striking out 55 in 39 innings of work.
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