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Catching up with MLB's 2007 draftees

Catching up with MLB's 2007 draftees

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By Jonathan Mayo
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MLB.com |

They were taken early, in the opening round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. Along with the large bonuses that come with being a first-rounder, that puts a fairly large spotlight on the 30 players listed below.

With the change in Draft rules, these players had to sign by Aug. 15, or go back into the Draft pool. Many of them waited until the last possible minute. Every single first-round pick signed, but many -- nine to be exact -- did so too late to play last summer. Let's take that first-round spotlight and shine it a little more brightly on where the first 30 picks are currently and how things have gone forthem in the first month-plus of their first pro seasons.

1. David Price, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays
The elbow injury wasn't as serious as once feared, but he still hasn't pitched in a competitive game as of yet. He has thrown live batting practice and recently pitched two perfect innings in extended Spring Training. He should make a few more appearances there before heading to Class A Advanced Vero Beach sometime later this month.

2. Mike Moustakas, SS, Kansas City Royals
Full-season ball has been rough on the former California high school standout. He missed a little time with a hammy problem and he's hit just .198 through his first 24 games with Class A Burlington. Looking for a positive? He has drawn eight walks against 13 strikeouts.

3. Josh Vitters, 3B, Chicago