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Draft  | State Preview  | 6/3/2015

State Snapshots: Mid-Atlantic

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Perfect Game 2015 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: Caravel Academy, Middletown

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Delaware Connection: Chris Murphy, rhp, Millersville (Pa.)
Top 2016 Prospect: Brandon Fraley, rhp, Caravel Academy, Middletown
Top 2017 Prospect: Nick Spadafino, rhp, Delaware

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Derrick May, of, Newark HS (1986, Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)
2010 Draft: Ryan Cuneo, 1b, University of Delaware (Cubs/20th round)
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)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Jason Bilous, rhp, Caravel Academy, Wilmington (359)



District of Columbia

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: George Washington
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Flint Hill

Top 2015 Prospect: Nick Collins, c, Georgetown University
Top 2016 Prospect: David Ellingson, rhp, Georgetown University
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)
2010 Draft: Eric Cantrell, rhp, George Washington University (Royals/7th 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

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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


Maryland

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Maryland
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Frederick
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Reservoir

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Brandon Lowe, 2b, University of Maryland
WILD CARD: Alex Robinson, lhp, University of Maryland

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Maryland Connection: Junior Harding, rhp, Chipola (Fla.) College
Top 2016 Prospect: Mike Shawaryn, rhp, University of Maryland
Top 2017 Prospect: Kevin Smith, ss, University of Maryland

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Harold Baines, 1B, St. Michael’s HS (1977, White Sox/ 1st round, 1st overall pick)
2010 Draft: Adam Kolarek, lhp, University of Maryland (Mets/11th round)
2011 Draft: K.J. Hockaday, ss, Carroll HS, Bel Air (Orioles/14th round)
2012 Draft: Alex Azor, cf, United States Naval Academy (Blue Jays/10th round)
2013 Draft: Matt McPhearson, of, Riverdale Baptist HS, Upper Marlboro (Diamondbacks/4th round)
2014 Draft: Jake Stinnett, rhp, University of Maryland (Cubs/2nd round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 4/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Brandon Lowe, 2b, Maryland (125)
• Alex Robinson, lhp, Maryland (139)
• Cody Morris, rhp, Reservoir HS, Laurel (250)
• Hunter Parson, rhp, Parkside HS, Fruitland (372)
• Jose Cuas, 3b, Maryland (410)
• Anthony Parenti, lhp, Navy (436)
• Kevin Mooney, rhp, Maryland (457)
• Luke Gillingham, lhp, Navy (499)



New Jersey

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Seton Hall
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Rowan College at Gloucester County
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Gloucester Catholic

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Jersey Connection: George Iskenderian, 2b, University of Miami
Top 2015 Prospect: Andrew Miller, lhp, Sterling HS, Stratford
Top 2016 Prospect: Tyler Mondile, rhp, Gloucester Catholic, Wenonah
Top 2017 Prospect: Devin Ortiz, rhp, St. Joseph HS, Nutley

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)
2010 Draft: J.C. Menna, rhp, Brookdale CC (A’s/14th round)
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

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 8/8
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 10/3



New York

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: St. John's
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Herkimer County
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: George Washington, Bronx

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Wesley Rodriguez, rhp/3b, George Washington HS, Bronx
WILD CARD: Nolan Long, rhp, Wagner

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New York Connection: Harrison Bader, of, University of Florida
Top 2016 Prospect: Jeff Belge, lhp, Henninger HS, Syracuse
Top 2017 Prospect: Nicholas Storz, rhp, Poly Prep Country Day HS, Brooklyn

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Shawon Dunston, ss, Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn (1982, Cubs/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Cito Culver, ss, West Irondequoit HS, Rochester (Yankees/1st round, 32nd 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)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 18/17
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 7/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Garrett Whitley, of, Niskayuna (18)
• Wesley Rodriguez, rhp/3b, George Washington HS, Bronx (108)
• Mariano Rivera, Jr., rhp, Iona (118)
• Cole Peragine, ss, Stony Brook (350)
• Nolan Long, rhp, Wagner (442)



Pennsylvania

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Pennsylvania
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Lackawanna
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Malvern Prep

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Brendon Little, lhp, Conestoga HS, Malvern
WILD CARD: John Aiello, ss, Germantown Academy, Lansdale

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Pennsylvania Connection: Ian Happ, of/2b, University of Cincinnati
Top 2016 Prospect: T.J. Zeuch, rhp, Pittsburgh
Top 2017 Prospect: Trent Vietmeier, rhp, Montour HS, Pittsburgh

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)
2010 Draft: Jesse Biddle, lhp, Germantown Friends Academy (Phillies/1st round, 27th 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)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 11/11
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Mike Nikorak, rhp, Stroudsburg HS (14)
• Travis Blankenhorn, 3b/ss, Pottsville Area HS (72)
• John Aiello, if, Germantown Academy HS, Lansdale (149)
• Brendon Little, lhp, Conestoga HS, Malvern (151)
• Willie Burger, 3b/c, Lancaster Catholic HS, Maytown (233)
• Domenic DeRenzo, c, Central Catholic HS, Pittsburgh (244)



Virginia

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Radford
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Patrick Henry
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Western Branch

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Joe McCarthy, of, University of Virginia
WILD CARD: Nathan Kirby, lhp, University of Virginia

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Virginia Connection: Michael Matuella, rhp, Duke
Top 2016 Prospect: Connor Jones, rhp, University of Virginia
Top 2017 Prospect: Pavin Smith, 1b, University of Virginia

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Justin Upon, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (2005, Diamondbacks/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Jarrett Parker, of, Virginia (Giants/2nd round)
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)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 24/22
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 7/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Nathan Kirby, lhp, Virginia (31)
• Joe McCarthy, of, Virginia (74)
• Josh Sborz, rhp, Virginia (135)
• Kyri Washington, of, Longwood (173)
• Evan Sperling, rhp, Hickory HS, Poulson (288)
• Nic Enright, rhp, Stewart HS, Richmond (297)
• Ashton Perritt, of/rhp, Liberty (313)
• Daniel Pinero, if, Virginia (375)
• John LaPrise, 2b/ss, Virginia (415)
• Michael Boyle, lhp, Radford (429)
• Jared Lyons, lhp, Liberty (431)
• Alex Close, c/1b/rhp, Liberty (445)
• Brandon Waddell, lhp, Virginia (494)



West Virginia

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: West Virginia
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Potomac State
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Bridgeport

Best Out-of-State Prospect, West Virginia Connection: Corey Dunbar, c, North Carolina
Top 2015 Prospect: Trey Dawson, ss, Hurricane HS
Top 2016 Prospect: Druw Bowen, Valley Fayette HS, Smithers
Top 2017 Prospect: B.J. Myers, rhp, West Virginia

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Chris Enochs, RHP, West Virginia University (1997, Athletics/1st round, 11th pick)
2010 Draft: J.R. Bradley, rhp, Nitro HS (Diamondbacks/2nd round)
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 University (Diamondbacks/1st round, 36th pick)
2014 Draft: Bobby Boyd, of, West Virginia University (Astros/8th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 6/6
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0
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