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Draft  | State Preview  | 6/1/2016

State Snapshots: Mid-Atlantic

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Perfect Game 2016 MLB Draft Preview Index

South Atlantic – FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast – AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Mountain – AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pacific – AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Mid-Atlantic – DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
New England – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Canada and Puerto Rico


Delaware

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Delaware
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Delaware Tech
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: St. Mark's

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Delaware Connection: Jake Fraley, of, Louisiana State
Top 2017 Prospect: Nick Spadafino, rhp, Delaware
Top 2018 Prospect: Austin Elliott, rhp/of, Cape Henlopen HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Derrick May, of, Newark HS (1986, Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)
2011 Draft: Jerrell Allen, of, Milford HS (Royals/11th round)
2012 Draft: Jamie Jarmon, of, Indian River HS (Rangers/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Jimmy Yezzo, 1b, University of Delaware (Nationals/7th round)
2014 Draft: Tyler Hill, of, Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington (Red Sox/19th round)
2015 Draft: Jason Bilous, rhp, Caravel Academy (Dodgers/29th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 2/0



District of Columbia

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Georgetown
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Flint Hill

 Top 2017 Prospect: Robbie Metz, ss/rhp, George Washington

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: L.J Hoes, 2B, St. John’s HS (2008, Orioles/3rd round)
2011 Draft: Stephen Lumpkins, lhp, American University (Royals/13th round)
2012 Draft: Justin Leeson, of, Georgetown University (Brewers/5th round)
2013 Draft: No selection
2014 Draft: Garrett Pearson, rhp, St. John's College HS
2015 Draft: Nick Collins, c, Georgetown (Athletics/8th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 4/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None



Maryland

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Maryland
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Harford
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Archbishop Spalding

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Maryland Connection: Buddy Reed, of, Florida
Top 2017 Prospect: Kevin Smith, ss, Maryland
Top 2018 Prospect: Stephen Pelli, rhp, St. Mary's HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Harold Baines, 1B, St. Michael’s HS (1977, White Sox/ 1st round, 1st overall pick)
2011 Draft: K.J. Hockaday, ss, Carroll HS (Orioles/14th round)
2012 Draft: Alex Azor, cf, United States Naval Academy (Blue Jays/10th round)
2013 Draft: Matt McPhearson, of, Riverdale Baptist HS (Diamondbacks/4th round)
2014 Draft: Jake Stinnett, rhp, Maryland (Cubs/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Brandon Lowe, 2b, Maryland (Rays/3rd round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 9/9
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 3/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Mike Shawaryn, rhp, Maryland (94)
• Kevin LaChance, ss, Maryland-Baltimore County (488)



New Jersey

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Seton Hall
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Mercer County
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: St. Joseph Regional

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Jersey Connection: Matt Thaiss, c/1b, Virginia
Top 2017 Prospect: Devin Ortiz, rhp, St. Joseph HS
Top 2018 Prospect: Justyn-Henry Malloy, 3b/ss, St. Joseph HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Jeff Kunkel, ss, Rider University (1983, Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick). Willie Banks, rhp, St. Anthony’s HS (1987, Twins/ Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick)
2011 Draft: Kevin Comer, rhp, Seneca HS (Blue Jays/1st round, 57th pick)
2012 Draft: Pat Light, rhp, Monmouth University (Red Sox/Supplemental 1st round, 37th pick)
2013 Draft: Rob Kaminsky, lhp, Saint Joseph Regional HS, Montvale (Cardinals/1st round)
2014 Draft: Joe Gatto, rhp, St. Augustine Prep, Richland
2015 Draft: Tyler Phillips, rhp, Bishop Eustace Prep (Rangers/16th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Jason Groome, lhp, Barnegat HS (1)
• Adam Laskey, lhp, Haddon Heights HS (86)
• Tyler Mondile, rhp, Gloucester Catholic HS (194)
• Rob Peto, rhp, Monroe Township HS (195)
• Gianluca Dalatri, rhp, Christian Bros. Academy (248)
• Brandon Martorano, c, Christian Bros. Academy (324)



New York

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: St. John's
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: ASA New York
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Poly Prep Country Day

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Jeff Belge, rhp, Henninger HS
WILD CARD: Jeff Belge, rhp, Henninger HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New York Connection: Justin Dunn, rhp, Boston College
Top 2017 Prospect: Nicholas Storz, rhp, Poly Prep Country Day HS
Top 2018 Prospect: Charles Mack, ss, Williamsville East HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Shawon Dunston, ss, Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn (1982, Cubs/1st round, 1st pick)
2011 Draft: Joe Panik, ss, St. John’s University (Giants/1st round, 26th pick)
2012 Draft: Travis Jankowski, of, Stony Brook University (Padres/Supplemental 1st round, 44th pick)
2013 Draft: Bryan Verbitsky, rhp, Hofstra University (Padres/3rd round)
2014 Draft: Scott Blewett, rhp, Baker HS, Baldwinsville (Royals/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Garrett Whitley, of, Niskayuna HS (Rays/1st round, 13th pick)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 26/24
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Ian Anderson, rhp, Shenendehowa HS (9)
• Thomas Hackimer, rhp, St. John's (152)
• Jeff Belge, rhp, Henninger HS (168)
• Stephen Woods, rhp, Albany (265)
• Daniel Bakst, ss, Poly Prep Country Day HS (303)
• Michael Donadio, of, St. John's (478)



Pennsylvania

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Penn State
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Montgomery County
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Malvern Prep

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: T.J. Zeuch, rhp, Pittsburgh
WILD CARD: Max Kranick, rhp, Valley View HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Pennsylvania Connection: A.J. Bogucki, rhp, North Carolina
Top 2017 Prospect: Trent Vietmeier, rhp, Montour HS
Top 2018 Prospect: Nick O'Day, of/rhp, Bishop Shanahan HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Al Chambers, 1b, John Harris HS, Harrisburg (1979, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick); Shawn Abner, of, Mechanicsburg HS (1984, Mets/1st round, 1st pick)
2011 Draft: Cam Gallagher, c, Manheim Township HS, Lancaster (Royals/2nd round)
2012 Draft: Joe DeCarlo, ss, Garnet Valley HS, Glen Mills (Mariners/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Ian Stiffler, rhp, Somerset HS (Braves/7th round)
2014 Draft: Dan Altavilla, rhp, Mercyhurst (Mariners/5th round)
2015 Draft: Mike Nikorak, rhp, Stroudsburg HS (Rockies/1st round, 27th pick)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 14/13
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 7/2

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Alex Kirilloff, of/1b, Plum HS (19)
• T.J. Zeuch, rhp, Pittsburgh (22)
• Nolan Jones, 3b, Holy Ghost Prep (24)
• Max Kranick, rhp, Valley View HS (104)
• Brandon Miller, rhp, Millersville University (226)
• Mike Garzillo, 2b, Lehigh (287)
• David Bednar, rhp, Lafayette College (319)
• Colin McKee, rhp, Mercyhurst University (340)
• Todd Czinege, 2b, Villanova (500)



Virginia

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Virginia
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Patrick Henry
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Liberty Christian

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Matt Thaiss, c/1b, Virginia
WILD CARD: Khalil Lee, of/lhp, Flint Hill HS (101)

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Virginia Connection: Andrew Knizner, c, North Carolina State
Top 2017 Prospect: Pavin Smith, 1b/of, Virginia
Top 2018 Prospect: Cade Hungate, 3b/rhp, Abingdon HS

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Justin Upon, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (2005, Diamondbacks/1st round, 1st pick)
2011 Draft: Danny Hultzen, lhp, Virginia (Mariners/1st round, 2nd pick)
2012 Draft: Eddie Butler, rhp, Radford (Rockies/1st round, 46th pick)
2013 Draft: Chad Pinder, ss, Virginia Tech (Athletics/2nd round)
2014 Draft: Nick Howard, rhp, Virginia (Reds/1st round, 19th pick)
2015 Draft: Nathan Kirby, lhp, Virginia (Brewers/1st round, 40th pick)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 30/29
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 4/2

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Connor Jones, rhp, Virginia (20)
• Matt Thaiss, c/1b, Virginia (39)
• Joe Rizzo, 3b, Oakton HS (77)
• Khalil Lee, of/lhp, Flint Hill HS (101)
• Zach Hess, rhp, Liberty Christian HS (124)
• Daniel Pinero, ss, Virginia (270)
• Bobby Nicholson, rhp, St. Anne's Belfield HS (293)
• Noah Murdock, rhp, Colonial Heights HS (372)



West Virginia

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Marshall
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Potomac State
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Jefferson

 Top 2017 Prospect: B.J. Myers, rhp, West Virginia
Top 2018 Prospect: Levi Kelly, rhp, Saint Albains HS (attends IMG Academy in Fla.)

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Chris Enochs, RHP, West Virginia (1997, Athletics/1st round, 11th pick)
2011 Draft: Greg Williams, lhp, Marshall (Rangers/12th round)
2012 Draft: Nathan Minnich, 1b, Shepherd (Red Sox/8th round)
2013 Draft: Aaron Blair, rhp, Marshall (Diamondbacks/1st round, 36th pick)
2014 Draft: Bobby Boyd, of, West Virginia (Astros/8th round)
2015 Draft: Blake Smith, rhp, West Virginia (Nationals/24th round)

2015 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 4/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Chad Donato, rhp, West Virginia (316)
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