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Scott Emerson (baseball)


Scott Matthew Emerson (born December 21, 1971) is an American professional baseball player, coach and pitching instructor. He is the pitching coach of the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. Emerson attended Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona, and Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 21st round of the 1990 MLB draft from Shadow Mountain High School and the Baltimore Orioles in the 40th round of the 1991 MLB draft from Scottsdale Community College. A former left-
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Jeff Brohm


and a high school football coach in Louisville. He attended Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduation from high school, he was selected by the Montreal Expos in the seventh round of the 1989 MLB Draft, but he instead decided to pursue playing football and baseball at the University of Louisville. After spending his freshman season as a backup quarterback, he was once again selected in the MLB Draft, this time in the fourth round by the Cleveland Indians. This time Brohm had a change of heart and decided to
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Ryan O'Hearn


Ryan Patrick O'Hearn (born July 26, 1993) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). O'Hearn graduated from Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas. As a senior, he hit .505 with 15 home runs and 55 RBIs, earning a spot on Baseball America's second team High School All-American team. He was not drafted out of high school in the 2011 MLB draft and he enrolled and played college baseball at Sam Houston State University. In 2014
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1987 Major League Baseball draft


The Major League Baseball Draft is the process by which Major League Baseball (MLB) teams select athletes to play for their organization. High school seniors, college juniors and seniors, and anyone who had never played under a professional contract were considered eligible for the draft. The 1987 MLB Draft took place as a conference call to the Commissioner of Baseball's office in New York from June 2–4. As opposed to the National Football League Draft which appeared on ESPN, no network aired the MLB Draft. The American League (AL
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List of Minnesota Twins first-round draft picks


The Minnesota Twins are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the American League Central division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Twins have selected 68 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with
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List of Detroit Tigers first-round draft picks


The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Detroit, Michigan. They play in the American League Central division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Tigers have selected 60 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with
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List of Chicago Cubs first-round draft picks


The Chicago Cubs are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. They play in the National League Central division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Cubs have selected 60 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's
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List of Cleveland Indians first-round draft picks


The Cleveland Indians are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio. They play in the American League Central division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Indians have selected 66 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's
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List of Baltimore Orioles first-round draft picks


The Baltimore Orioles are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland. They play in the American League East division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Orioles have selected 58 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's
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List of Colorado Rockies first-round draft picks


The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National League West division. The Rockies have participated in MLB's annual June draft since 1992. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with the team possessing the worst record receiving the
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USA Today All-USA high school baseball team


High School, San Diego, CA) Coach of the Year: Kenny Kendrena (Bishop Amat High School, La Puente, CA) Coach of the Year: Rick Carpenter (Elkins High School, Missouri City, TX) Coach of the Year: Tom Meusborn (Chatsworth High School, Chatsworth, CA) Coach of the Year: Bobby Howard (Columbus High School, Columbus, GA) Taylor was not chosen in the 2004 MLB Draft. Re-enter the MLB draft after attending Stanford University and was selected 73rd Pick
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Randy Keisler


Randy Dean Keisler (born February 24, 1976 in Richards, Texas) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He attended Palmer High School in Palmer, Texas and Louisiana State University. Keisler was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1998 MLB Draft out of LSU. He had previously been drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 40th round of the 1995 MLB Draft and the 57th round of the 1996 MLB Draft and the New York Mets in the 40th round of the 1997 MLB Draft but did not
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Kyeong Kang


his parents researched schools in the Atlanta area, they read an article on Jeff Francoeur, who graduated from Parkview High School, and decided to enroll Kang there. His parents moved back to South Korea after Kang's brother graduated from high school in 2007. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays selected Kang in the 15th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, 439th overall. He became the first South Korean-born baseball player to be selected in an MLB draft. Turning down scholarships from four-year colleges
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List of Chicago White Sox first-round draft picks


The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. They play in the American League Central division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the White Sox have selected 65 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous
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List of San Diego Padres first-round draft picks


The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League West division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Padres have selected 69 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings
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List of Boston Red Sox first-round draft picks


The Boston Red Sox are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the American League East division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Red Sox have selected 70 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous
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List of Los Angeles Dodgers first-round draft picks


The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the National League West division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Dodgers have selected 64 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings
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List of St. Louis Cardinals first-round draft picks


The St. Louis Cardinals are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in St. Louis, Missouri. They play in the National League Central division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Cardinals have selected 74 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. The draft order is determined based on the previous
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List of Washington Nationals first-round draft picks


The Washington Nationals are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Washington, D.C. Prior to 2005, they were known as the Montreal Expos and based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Nationals play in the National League East division. Since the institution of MLB's Rule 4 Draft, the Expos/Nationals have selected 71 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools,
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Cole Hamels


Colbert Michael Hamels (born December 27, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2006 to 2015, and the Texas Rangers from 2015 to 2018. Originally from San Diego, California, Hamels excelled in Rancho Bernardo High School both academically and athletically. The Phillies drafted him out of high school in the first round of the 2002 MLB Draft (17th), and he began his career in the Phillies minor league system
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Nick Buss


Nicholas Gregory Buss (born December 15, 1986) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels. Buss was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 35th round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of San Diego Mesa College but did not sign and was later drafted by the Dodgers in the 8th round of the 2008 MLB Draft out of the University of Southern California. He went to high school at De La Salle Collegiate High
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Tyler Pill


Tyler Stephen Pill (born May 29, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher and outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets. Pill was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from Covina High School in Covina, California and the New York Mets in the 4th round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from California State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, California. Pill is the younger brother of
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Arnold O. Beckman High School


–SS Championship, defeating Woodbridge High School 4-1 at Dodger Stadium. The Patriots have played in 3 CIF Finals. (2009, 2011, 2018) In 2011, James Kaprielian was CIF Player of the Year. In 2015, Kaprielian was drafted in the 1st round of the MLB Draft (16th overall – New York Yankees) In 2018, shortstop Matt McLain was drafted in the 1st Round of the MLB Draft. (25th overall - Arizona Diamondbacks) Beckman plays its home games at Patriot Park . In the
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Parker Markel


Parker Michael Markel (born September 15, 1990) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates  of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played in MLB for Seattle Mariners in 2019. Markel attended Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, Arizona. He was drafted by the  Detroit Tigers in the 32nd round of the 2009 MLB draft but did not sign. He attended Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona in 2010. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 39th round of the 2010 MLB draft
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Curtis Partch


Curtis Partch (born February 13, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates. Partch attended Merced High School in Merced, California. He was selected in the 49th round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants, but he did not sign. The Cincinnati Reds drafted Partch in the 26th round of the 2007 MLB draft from Merced College, where he did sign. Partch was assigned
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Jordan Jankowski


Jordan Jacob Jankowski (born May 17, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros. Jankowski was drafted twice by the Houston Astros, in the 34th round of the 2008 MLB Draft from Peters Township High School and again in the 34th round of the 2012 MLB Draft out of Catawba College. He signed on June 12, 2012. He began his professional career with the rookie league Greeneville Astros in 2012 and then
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2012 Major League Baseball draft


The 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held from June 4 through June 6, 2012, from Studio 42 of the MLB Network in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Houston Astros, with the first overall pick, selected Carlos Correa from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School. The draft order was determined by the 2011 Major League Baseball season standings. With the worst record in 2011, the Houston Astros received the first pick. Also, teams can lose draft picks for signing certain free agents, while
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Scott Rice


Scott Adam Rice (born September 21, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. A first-round draft pick in the 1999 MLB Draft, his career was slowed by injuries. He pitched in minor league baseball for 14 seasons before his first promotion to Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2013. He made his MLB debut with the New York Mets on April 1, 2013. Rice attended Royal High School in Simi Valley, California. He played for the high school baseball team as a pitcher. The
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Tayler Scott


Tayler James Scott (born June 1, 1992) is a South African professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners. Scott was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. He moved to the United States when he was 16 to attend high school and play baseball. After moving, he attended Notre Dame Prep High School in  Scottsdale, Arizona. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round of the 2011 MLB draft
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Jordan Hicks (baseball)


Jordan McKinley Hicks (born September 6, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2015 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut with them in 2018. He is one of the hardest throwers in the major leagues, having been clocked as throwing as hard as 105 miles per hour. Hicks attended Klein Oak High School in Klein, Texas, before transferring to Cypress Creek High School in
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Cory Mazzoni


Cory Mitchell Mazzoni (born October 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs. Mazzoni graduated from Seneca Valley High School in Harmony, Pennsylvania. He was drafted out of high school by the Washington Nationals in the 26th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but decided not to sign. He instead enrolled at North Carolina State University (NC State), where he played college baseball for
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Tom Marsh


Thomas Owen Marsh (born December 27, 1965) is an American former Major League Baseball player. Marsh played high school ball at Woodward High School in Toledo. He played college baseball at the University of Toledo from 1985–1988. He was drafted by Philadelphia in the 16th round of the 1988 MLB draft and made his Major League Baseball debut in 1992 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Marsh only played for parts of three seasons in MLB baseball — all with the Phillies — in 1992, 1994, and 1995. He was involved in
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Robert Gsellman


Robert John Gsellman ( ; born July 18, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Gsellman is the son of Bob Gsellman, a former minor league catcher drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 23rd round of the 1984 MLB Draft from Culver City High School in California. Gsellman attended Westchester High School in Los Angeles where he played both basketball and baseball. He was a California Interscholastic Federation state champion in basketball as a junior and voted team captain as a
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Corey Hart (baseball)


Jon Corey Hart (born March 24, 1982) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2004 through 2013, the Seattle Mariners in 2014 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015. Hart was a two-time MLB All-Star, and also participated in the MLB Home Run Derby. Prior to being drafted in the 11th round of the 2000 MLB Draft, Hart played for the Greenwood High School Gators in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Hart also
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Mike Minor (baseball)


Michael David Minor (born December 26, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves, who selected him seventh overall in the 2009 MLB draft, and the Kansas City Royals. Minor had an outstanding high school career at Forrest School in Chapel Hill, Tennessee and was drafted in the 13th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after his senior season. However, he did not
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Aaron Cook (baseball)


Aaron Lane Cook (born February 8, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox. In high school, while playing for Hamilton High School (Hamilton, OH), Cook allowed only one home run, to fellow Major Leaguer Kevin Youkilis, who was playing for Sycamore High School in suburban Cincinnati. Cook was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 2nd round of the 1997 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut in
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Reese McGuire


Reese Jackson McGuire (born March 2, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft, and was traded to Toronto in 2016. He made his MLB debut in 2018, and is ranked 20th on MLB's 2019 Top 30 Blue Jays prospects list. McGuire attended Kentwood High School in Covington, Washington, where he played for the school's baseball team. He also played
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List of Pittsburgh Pirates first-round draft picks


The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the National League Central division. Since the establishment of the Rule 4 Draft the Pirates have selected 54 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with the team
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Michael Hermosillo


Michael Hermosillo (born January 17, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Hermosillo was drafted by the Angels in the 28th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2018. Hermosillo was born in Mesa, Arizona. He attended Ottawa Township High School in Ottawa, Illinois. Along with baseball, he also played football in high school and had committed to the University of Illinois to play college football. Hermosillo was drafted
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College baseball


graduating from high school. However, once a player enrolls in a four-year college or university, he is not allowed to be drafted (or re-drafted) until completing three years of school or reaching age 21, whichever comes first. By contrast, players who enroll in junior colleges (i.e., two-year institutions) are eligible for selection at any time. The Rule 4 Draft of eligible college and high school players consists of 40 rounds. Despite MLB's draft being considerably longer than that of the
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Ty Buttrey


Ty Douglas Buttrey (born March 31, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2012 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2018. The Boston Red Sox selected Buttrey in the fourth round of the 2012 MLB draft out of Providence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He had posted a 9–2 record with a 0.91 earned run average and 100 strikeouts as a senior,
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Adam McCreery


Adam Glenn McCreery (born December 31, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves. McCreery attended Bonita High School in La Verne, California. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 2011 MLB Draft, but did not sign and attended Azusa Pacific University to play college baseball. He was then drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 22nd round of the 2014 MLB Draft and signed
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Oliver Marmol


Oliver J. Marmol (born July 2, 1986) is the current bench coach of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Marmol attended Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 31st round of the 2004 MLB Draft. He did not sign with the Pirates and played college baseball at the College of Charleston. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2007 MLB Draft and played in the Cardinals organization until 2010. In 2011
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Dillon Peters


Dillon James Peters (born August 31, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Peters was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 10th round of the 2014 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with them in 2017. Peters attended Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 20th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He did not sign and instead attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played
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Mychel Thompson


basketball at Washington State University before being drafted in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. His youngest brother, Trayce, was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. Thompson played high school basketball at Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon for two years, before finishing off his high school career at Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. After high school, he played one year at Stoneridge Prep, located in Simi Valley,
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St. Louis Cardinals minor league players


. Elledge attended Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas. As a senior, he compiled a 2.92 ERA. Undrafted out of high school in the 2014 MLB draft, he enrolled at Dallas Baptist University where he played college baseball. In 2017, as a junior at Dallas Baptist, he was 2–1 with 2.59 ERA and 13 saves in 22 relief appearances. After his junior year, he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round of the 2017 MLB draft. Elledge signed with Seattle and made his professional debut with
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List of first overall Major League Baseball draft picks


The First-Year Player Draft, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is Major League Baseball's (MLB) primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. Unlike most professional sports, MLB does not permit the trading of draft picks, so the draft order is solely determined by the previous season's standings; the team that possesses the worst record receives the first pick. If two teams have identical records, the team with the worse record in
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Yusei Kikuchi


to make offers before the draft. Kikuchi helped Hanamaki Higashi to a runnerup finish at the national high school invitational in April and to the semifinals in the national championship in August. Kikuchi had reportedly expressed a preference to play in the United States and even visited in October. Kikuchi would have been the first Japanese high school player to bypass the domestic amateur draft to come to MLB. By staying, players lock themselves into nine seasons before they're eligible for free agency. They can leave only if their Japanese team allows them
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List of Major League Baseball first-round draft picks


, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is MLB primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. The first draft took place in 1965; it was introduced to prevent richer teams from negotiating wealthier contracts with top-level prospects and therefore, monopolizing the player market. Originally, three drafts were held each year. The first draft took place in June and involved high-school graduates and college seniors who had just finished their seasons. The second draft
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List of Cincinnati Reds first-round draft picks


The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They play in the National League Central division. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with the team possessing the worst record receiving the first pick. In addition, teams which lost free agents in the
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List of Atlanta Braves first-round draft picks


The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia. They play in the National League East division. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with the team possessing the worst record receiving the first pick. In addition, teams which lost free agents in the
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Jordan Danks


Jordan Cooper Danks (born August 7, 1986) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. Danks graduated from Round Rock High School in Texas in 2005. He was drafted in the 19th round in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft by White Sox, but chose instead to attend the University of Texas at Austin and play for the Texas Longhorns baseball team. Danks was drafted again by the White Sox in the 2008 MLB Draft, this
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Chris Shaw (baseball)


Christopher James Shaw (born October 20, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the San Francisco Giants organization. Shaw graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, Massachusetts. He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 26th round of the 2012 MLB draft, but he did not sign and instead enrolled at Boston College where he played college baseball. Shaw was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft, signed, and was assigned to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, where
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List of Miami Marlins first-round draft picks


The Miami Marlins are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Miami, Florida. They play in the National League East division. Since the franchise was established in 1993 as the Florida Marlins, the Marlins have selected 32 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings
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John Wasdin


Saitama Seibu Lions in 2009, his final season. Wasdin was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, but raised in Tallahassee, Florida. He graduated from Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 41st round of the 1990 MLB draft, but elected to attend Florida State University. He was eventually drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1993 MLB draft with the 25th overall pick. Wasdin began his career in 1993 playing for the Rookie League Arizona League Athletics, Class A Madison
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List of Toronto Blue Jays first-round draft picks


The Toronto Blue Jays are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They play in the American League East division. Since the Blue Jays' entrance into the league in 1977, the Blue Jays have selected 70 players in the first round. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning amateur players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its teams. The draft order is determined based on
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Robert Stephenson (baseball)


(MLB) draft, with the 27th overall selection. Stephenson became the Reds' first high school player chosen in the first round of the MLB draft since they chose catcher Devin Mesoraco in the first round of the 2007 draft, and the first prep school pitcher the organization had chosen in the first round since the selection of Homer Bailey in the 2004 draft. Stephenson signed with the Reds for a reported $2 million signing bonus. "Baseball America" rated Stephenson as one of the Reds' top ten prospects before the
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Tim Locastro


Timothy Donald Locastro (born July 14, 1992) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Locastro played high school baseball at Auburn High School and then played at Ithaca College, where he was the Empire 8 player of the year in 2013 when he set school records for runs and stolen bases. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 13th round of the 2013 MLB draft and signed with them on June
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Kyle Higashioka


Kyle Harris Higashioka (born April 20, 1990) is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2008 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut in 2017. Higashioka attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California. He played for the school's baseball team and committed to the University of California, Berkeley to play college baseball for the California Golden Bears. The New York Yankees selected him in the seventh round of the
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Ryan Pressly


Thomas Ryan Pressly (born December 15, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Originally selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2007 MLB Draft, the Minnesota Twins selected Pressly from the Red Sox in the 2012 Rule 5 draft. Pressly made his MLB debut with the Twins on April 4, 2013. The Twins traded him to Houston in 2018. Pressly attended American Heritage Academy in Carrollton, Texas, for his first three years of high school. He
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Stevie Wilkerson


Stephen Beaty Wilkerson (born January 11, 1992) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). On July 25, 2019, he became the first MLB position player to ever record a save. He threw 14 pitches in the 16th inning of a six-plus hour win over the Los Angeles Angels. Wilkerson graduated from Alan C. Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia in 2010. He was drafted in the 15th round of the 2010 MLB draft by the Boston Red
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Jaime García


Jaime Omar García Rodríguez (born July 8, 1986) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs. The Cardinals drafted García in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB Draft from Sharyland High School in Mission, Texas, and he made his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2008. In 2010, he was third in the National League Rookie of the Year balloting
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Ross Detwiler


Ross Emery Detwiler (born March 6, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft and made his MLB debut late that season. He has also played for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Oakland Athletics, and Seattle Mariners. Ross Detwiler grew up in Wentzville, Missouri, and graduated from Wentzville Holt High School in 2004. As a senior, Detwiler
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Under Armour All-America Baseball Game


The Under Armour High School All-America Baseball Game is a high school baseball all-star game held annually to spotlight the United States' top high school players who are juniors or seniors. The game is played in late July or August, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Since 2008 and through the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, 318 of the 361 draft-eligible players from the game have been selected in the MLB draft, including 98 first round picks. The game was first played in 2005 as the Cape Cod
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List of San Francisco Giants first-round draft picks


The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in San Francisco, California. They play in the National League West division. Officially known as the "First-Year Player Draft", the Rule 4 Draft is MLB's primary mechanism for assigning players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur clubs to its franchises. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with the team possessing the worst record receiving the first pick. In addition, teams which lost free agents
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Jarrod Parker


Jarrod Parker (born November 24, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks as the 9th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft from Norwell High School in Ossian, Indiana. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Diamondbacks and the Oakland Athletics. Parker was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 9th overall pick of the 2007 amateur draft and signed with the Diamondbacks on August 15, 2007 for $2.1M. Parker was the first high school arm taken
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Robert Stephenson (baseball)


Robert William Stephenson (born February 24, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut on April 7, 2016. Stephenson threw two consecutive no-hitters while in high school, and was named California's high school player of the year by Gatorade. The Reds drafted him in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft with the 27th overall selection. Stephenson began pitching when he was nine years old. He attended Alhambra High
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Dan Rohlfing


Daniel W. Rohlfing (born February 12, 1989) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. Prior to beginning his professional career, Rohlfing attended Oakville High School, and was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 2007 MLB draft. Rohlfing was born in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Oakville High School in Oakville, Missouri. After graduating from high school, the Minnesota Twins selected Rohlfing in the 14th round of the 2007 First Year Player Draft. While attending high school, Rohlfing was
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Darnell Sweeney


Darnell Thomas Sweeney (born February 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball utility player in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies. Sweeney attended Fort Lauderdale High School for the 2005–2006 school year. Due to relocation Darnell finished off his prep career at American Senior High School. He was drafted in the 41st round of the 2009 MLB draft by the Florida Marlins but did not sign. Sweeney attended college at the University of Central Florida (
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Adolfo Camarillo High School


reduced lunches. The school's mascot is the "Scorpion". ACHS has produced star athletes, including Randy Elliott, 1969 MLB 1st round draft pick and the first overall pick of the 2003 MLB Draft, Delmon Young, USA Olympic GOLD Medalist Jessica Mendoza, and multi-sport collegiate star Joe Borchard. The Scorpions have three CIF-SS champion football teams in their history. In 1984, the Camarillo Scorpions football team won the CIF Southern Section championship in the Los Angeles Coliseum over Ventura High School. In 1996,
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Chase Anderson


Robert Chase Anderson (born November 30, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Anderson attended S. H. Rider High School in Wichita Falls, Texas, graduating in 2006. He then enrolled at North Central Texas College, and transferred to the University of Oklahoma. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 42nd round of the 2006 MLB Draft and the 40th round of the 2007 MLB Draft but did not sign.
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Walker Buehler


Walker Anthony Buehler (born July 28, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Dodgers 24th overall in the 2015 MLB draft out of Vanderbilt University, and made his MLB debut in 2017. Buehler attended Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and instead honored his commitment to Vanderbilt University. As a
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Chicago Cubs minor league players


the Year. Jensen was selected by the Chicago Cubs with the 27th overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft. He signed with the Cubs for $2 million and was assigned to the Eugene Emeralds. Brendon David Little (born August 11, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. Little graduated from Conestoga High School in 2015. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 36th round of the 2015 MLB draft, but he chose not to sign and instead decided to enroll at the
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Nate Cornejo


Nathan John Cornejo (born September 24, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2004 for the Detroit Tigers. Cornejo was born in Wellington, Kansas. His father, Mardie Cornejo, appeared in 25 games in 1978 as a reliever for the New York Mets. The younger Cornejo attended Wellington High School. Nate Cornejo was drafted in the first round of the 1998 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers. He was the 34th player selected in the draft
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John Hicks (baseball)


John Austin Hicks (born August 31, 1989) is an American professional baseball catcher and first baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 2015. Hicks was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 31st round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of Goochland High School in Goochland, Virginia. He did not sign and played college baseball at the University of Virginia for the Cavaliers from 2009 to 2011. He was then drafted by
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Kyle Jensen


Kyle Gregory Jensen (born May 20, 1988) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Jensen attended high school at St. Mary's High School in Stockton, California. He was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 12th round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of St. Mary's College of California. He was added to the Marlins' 40-man
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Josh Lindblom


Joshua William Lindblom (born June 15, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Doosan Bears of the KBO League. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball (MLB), and Lotte Giants in the KBO League. Lindblom attended high school at Harrison High School. He was drafted in the third round of the 2005 MLB draft by the Houston Astros after being listed by Baseball America as the top prospect in the state of
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David Clyde


hitters and setting 14 national high school records. His dominance at the high school level attracted the attention of many MLB team scouts, many of whom billed Clyde as the "next Sandy Koufax" and others called him the "best pitching prospect they had ever seen". Clyde was praised by national publications such as "Sports Illustrated" and "Newsweek" prior to the 1973 MLB draft, and was the consensus among scouts as the best player available in the draft. That year the Texas Rangers held the first overall pick
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Jordan Luplow


Jordan Thomas Luplow (born September 26, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third round of the 2014 MLB draft, and made his debut for the Pirates in 2017. Luplow attended Buchanan High School in Clovis, California and played college baseball at Fresno State, where he was teammates with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge for two seasons. Luplow was as a third baseman in high school, but an injury
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Mark Appel


. If Appel never returns to the game, he will be the third number-one MLB draft pick prior to 2013 never to play in the major leagues, after Steve Chilcott and Brien Taylor. The Phillies retain his rights, should he decide to play again. Appel attended Monte Vista High School in Danville, California. As a senior in high school, Appel was a relief pitcher He became the best closer in the section and threw a no-hitter that cemented his position in the 2009 MLB draft. In addition
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Moneyball


college baseball player's chance of MLB success is much higher than a traditional high school draft pick. Beane maintains that high draft picks spent on high school prospects, regardless of talent or physical potential as evaluated by traditional scouting, are riskier than those spent on more polished college players. Lewis cites A's minor leaguer Jeremy Bonderman, drafted out of high school in 2001 over Beane's objections, as an example of the type of draft pick Beane would avoid. Bonderman had all of the traditional "tools" that scouts look
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Bradley Zimmer


Bradley Clarke Zimmer (born November 27, 1992) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He attended the University of San Francisco, and played college baseball for the San Francisco Dons baseball team. He was drafted by the Indians in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut in 2017. Zimmer attended La Jolla High School in San Diego, California, where he played for the school's baseball team. The Chicago Cubs selected
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Brock Stassi


Brock James Stassi ( ; born August 7, 1989) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the San Francisco Giants organization. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Stassi in the 33rd round of the 2011 MLB draft out of University of Nevada, Reno and he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for them in 2017. From Northern California, he attended Barry Elementary School after which he attended Yuba City High School as his father was the baseball coach. Stassi was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 2010, but decided to
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Scott Maine


draft out of high school, but did not sign. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 23rd round of the 2006 MLB draft as a junior, but did not sign. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth round of the 2007 MLB draft, and signed. Maine played in 8 games for Short-Season Yakima in 2007, going 1-0 with a 6.10 ERA and 1 save, striking out 20 in 10.1 innings. Maine played 2008 with the A-Advanced Visalia Oaks, where
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Chris Archer


Christopher Alan Archer (born September 26, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays. Archer attended Clayton High School in Clayton, North Carolina. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the fifth round of the 2006 MLB draft. After he was traded to the Chicago Cubs and then the Rays, he made his MLB debut in 2012. Archer was selected to the 2015 and 2017 MLB All-Star Games.
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Jake Jewell


Jake R. Jewell (born May 16, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He throws and bats right-handed, and is listed at and . The Angels selected Jewell in the fifth round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2018. Jewell was born in Norman, Oklahoma. He attended Norman High School and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. The Angels selected Jewell in the fifth round of the 2014 MLB draft. He signed
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Dave Hansen (baseball)


David Andrew Hansen (born November 24, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, specializing as a pinch hitter. He played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers. He also was a coach in MLB for the Dodgers, Mariners, Los Angeles Angels. Hansen was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2nd round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of Rowland High School in California
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Chris Mazza


Chris James Mazza (born October 17, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Mazza attended Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, California. He attended Menlo College in Atherton, California. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 27th round of the 2011 MLB draft. He became the first player ever drafted out of Menlo College. Mazza spent time in the Twins organization from 2011 to 2015. During his time with them, he played for
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Patrick Corbin


Patrick Corwin Corbin (born July 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks. At Cicero – North Syracuse High School, Corbin did not pitch for his high school's baseball team until his junior season. He played college baseball at Mohawk Valley Community College and Chipola College. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim drafted Corbin in the second round of the 2009 MLB draft. The Angels traded Corbin to the Diamondbacks in 2010
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Tommy Kahnle


Thomas Robert Kahnle (born August 7, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago White Sox. Kahnle played high school baseball at Shaker High School in Latham, New York and college baseball at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the fifth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Kahnle made his professional debut for the Staten Island
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Mitch Atkins


Mitchell Shane Atkins (born October 1, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles and the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. Atkins played high school baseball at Northeast Guilford High School in McLeansville, NC. He originally committed to Elon University, but was drafted by the Cubs in the seventh round of the 2004 MLB Draft, 216th overall. He made his
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C. J. Nitkowski


League for the SK Wyverns, Doosan Bears, and Nexen Heroes. Nitkowski currently works as a broadcaster for the Rangers, MLB on FOX and SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio. Nitkowski grew up in Suffern, New York, and attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey, graduating in 1991. Not drafted out of high school, he attended Florida Atlantic University for one year before transferring to St. John's University. The Cincinnati Reds made Nitkowski the ninth overall pick in the 1994 Major League Baseball draft. He
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Brandon Woodruff


Brandon Kyle Woodruff (born February 10, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Woodruff attended Wheeler High School in Wheeler, Mississippi and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the fifth round of the 2011 MLB draft out of high school. He did not sign with the Rangers and attended Mississippi State University to play college baseball. In 2014, his junior season, he went 1-3 with a 6.75 ERA in 37 innings. After his junior year he
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David Fletcher (baseball)


David Owen Fletcher (born May 31, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Angels in the sixth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2018. Fletcher attended Cypress High School in Cypress, California. In 2013, his senior year, he batted .437. After high school, he enrolled at Loyola Marymount University and played college baseball for the Loyola Marymount Lions. In 2015, as
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Kyle Hendricks


Kyle Christian Hendricks (born December 7, 1989), is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2014, and led MLB in earned run average during the 2016 season. Hendricks attended Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 39th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but did not sign and instead chose to attend Dartmouth College. He played college baseball for the Dartmouth Big Green
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Trevor Cahill


Trevor John Cahill (born March 1, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Oakland Athletics drafted Cahill in the second round of the 2006 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2009. He previously played in MLB for the Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Kansas City Royals. He was named an All-Star in 2010. Cahill attended Vista High School in Vista, California. The
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Keenyn Walker


Keenyn Tyler Walker (born August 12, 1990 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is a professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. Walker was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 16th round of the 2009 MLB Draft, after attending Judge Memorial Catholic High School but did not sign. Walker was drafted again this time by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 38th round of the 2010 MLB Draft but did not sign. He attended Central Arizona College. Walker was drafted for the third year in a row, by the
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Erasmo Ramirez (left-handed pitcher)


Erasmo Ramirez (born April 29, 1976) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and Florida Marlins. Ramirez, a first-generation Mexican American, played high school baseball for Saddleback High School in Santa Ana, California, and college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans. The San Francisco Giants drafted Ramirez in the 11th round (338th overall pick) in the 1998 MLB draft. He spent seasons with the Giants organization
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Paco Figueroa


Francisco Figueroa (born February 19, 1983) is the outfield and base running coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, and a former professional baseball second baseman. Figueroa was born in Miami, Florida. He played baseball at Gulliver Prep High School and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 42nd round of the 2001 MLB Draft but did not sign. He then attended the University of Miami and was drafted again, this time by the Baltimore Orioles in the 9th round of the 2005 MLB Draft. He played in the Orioles system
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Cito Culver


Christopher S. "Cito" Culver (born August 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Sussex County Miners of the Can-Am League. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. Culver attended Irondequoit High School in Irondequoit, New York, a suburb of Rochester. He played little league for Irondequoit Athletic Association. Culver was selected by the New York Yankees with their first-round pick, 32nd overall, in the 2010 MLB Draft.
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