2014 Perfect Game draft preview content
New England – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Mid-Atlantic
– DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
South Atlantic – FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast
– AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Mountain
– AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pacific
– AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Canada and Puerto Rico
Delaware
Delaware State-by-State List
STRENGTH:
Tyler Hill, college outfielders
WEAKNESS:
Impact talent
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 3
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
Delaware State
BEST
JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM:
Delaware Tech
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
St. Mark's HS, Wilmington
PROSPECT
ON THE RISE: Nick Grant, rhp, Delaware Tech
WILD
CARD: Hassan
Evans, of/rhp, Delaware State
Best
Out-of-State Prospect, Delaware Connection:
Patrick Peterson, lhp, N.C. State (attended high school in
Wilmington)
Top
2015 Prospect:
Jason Bilous, of, Caravel Academy, Wilmington
Top
2016
Prospect:
Brandon Fraley, rhp, Caravel Academy, Middletown
HIGHEST
DRAFT PICKS
Draft
History:
Derrick May, of, Newark HS (1986, Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)
2009
Draft: Cody
Holliday, of, Wilmington College (Mets/18th round)
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)
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
4/4
Junior
College Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
None
PROSPECTS
IN THE TOP 500:
• Tyler
Hill, c/of, Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington (491)
District
of Columbia
District of Columbia State-by-State List
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 1
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
George Washington
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
St. John's College
Top
2014 Prospect:
Brodie Leftridge, of, St. John's College (Highland, Md.)
Top
2015 Prospect:
Nick Collins, c, Georgetown University
Top
2016
Prospect:
David Ellingson, rhp, Georgetown University
HIGHEST
DRAFT PICKS
Draft
History:
L.J Hoes, 2B, St. John’s HS (2008, Orioles/3rd round)
2009
Draft: Pat
Lehman, rhp, George Washington University (Nationals/13th 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: None
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
None
Maryland
Maryland State-by-State List
STRENGTH:
Jake Stinnett, depth
WEAKNESS:
Impact talent
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 3
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
Maryland
BEST
JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM:
Cecil
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
Archbishop Spalding HS, Severn
PROSPECT
ON THE RISE: Jake
Stinnett, rhp, Maryland
WILD
CARD: Jeff
Harding, rhp,
Cambridge-South
Dorchester
HS, Cambridge
Best
Out-of-State Prospect, Maryland Connection:
Nick Howard, rhp, University of Virginia (attended high school in Olney)
Top
2015 Prospect:
Cody Morris, rhp, Reservoir HS, Laurel
Top
2016
Prospect:
Michael Shawaryn, rhp, University of Maryland
HIGHEST
DRAFT PICKS
Draft
History: Harold
Baines, 1B, St. Michael’s HS (1977, White Sox/ 1st round, 1st
overall pick)
2009
Draft: Branden
Kline, rhp, Johnson HS, Frederick (Red Sox/6th round)
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)
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
4/2
Junior
College Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
3/3
PROSPECTS
IN THE TOP 500:
• Jake
Stinnett, rhp, University of Maryland (44)
• Troy
Stokes, of, Calvert Hall HS, Baltimore (422)
• Jeff
Harding, rhp/3b, Cambridge-South Dorcester HS, Cambridge (465)
New
Jersey
New Jersey State-by-State List
STRENGTH:
High school power pitchers
WEAKNESS:
Position players
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 4
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
Seton Hall
BEST
JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM:
Mercer County
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
Bishop Eustace HS, Pennsauken
PROSPECT
ON THE RISE: Heath
Fillmyer, rhp, Mercer County CC
WILD
CARD: Bryan
Dobzanski, rhp, Delsea Regional HS, Franklinville
Best
Out-of-State Prospect, New Jersey Connection:
Brandon Downes, of, University of Virginia (attended high school in South
Plainfield)
Top
2015 Prospect:
John Murphy, rhp, Gloucester Catholic HS, Gloucester City
Top
2016
Prospect:
Tyler Mondile, rhp, Gloucester Catholic HS, Wenonah
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)
2009
Draft: Mike
Trout, of, Millville HS (Angels/1st round, 25th 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)
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
9/9
Junior
College Players Drafted/Signed:
3/2
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
7/2
PROSPECTS
IN THE TOP 500:
•
Joey
Gatto, rhp, St. Augstine Prep, Hammonton (72)
•
Heath
Fillmyer, rhp, Mercer County CC (123)
•
Bryan
Dobzanski, rhp, Delsea Regional HS, Franklinville (133)
•
Devin
Smeltzer, lhp, Bishop Eustace HS, Voorhees (285)
•
Josh
Prevost, rhp, Seton Hall University (299)
•
Liam
Sabino, ss, Blair Academy (East Stroudsburg, Pa.) (318)
New
York
New York State-by-State List
STRENGTH:
Power arms
WEAKNESS:
Signable high school talent
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 3
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
St. John's
BEST
JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Westchester
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Ketcham HS, Wappingers Falls
PROSPECT
ON THE RISE: Jordan
Schwartz, rhp, Niagara University
WILD
CARD: Brent
Jones, rhp, Cornell University
Best
Out-of-State Prospect, New York Connection:
Jeff Hoffman, rhp, East Carolina (attended high school in Latham)
Top
2015 Prospect:
Wesley Rodriguez, 3b/rhp, George Washington HS, Bronx
Top
2016
Prospect:
Jeff Belge, lhp, Henninger HS, Syracuse
HIGHEST
DRAFT PICKS
Draft
History:
Shawon Dunston, ss, Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn (1982,
Cubs/1st round, 1st pick).
2009
Draft: Steve
Matz, lhp, Melville HS, East Setauket (Mets/2nd round)
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)
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
16/15
Junior
College Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
12/6
PROSPECTS
IN THE TOP 500:
•
Scott
Blewett, rhp, Baker HS, Baldwinsville (42)
•
Zach
Sullivan, of, Corning-Painted Post East HS, Corning (156)
•
Brent
Jones, rhp, Cornell University (161)
•
Jordan
Schwartz, rhp, Niagara University (277)
•
Drew
Lugbauer, c/3b, Arlington HS, LaGrangeville (324)
•
Brendan
Spagnuolo, rhp, Chaminade HS, Massapequa (330)
•
Kevin
Krause, c, Stony Brook University (396)
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State-by-State List
STRENGTH:
Mix of talent at college, high school levels
WEAKNESS:
Impact college talent
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 3
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
St. Joseph's
BEST
JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM:
Lackawanna
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
Baldwin HS, Pittsburgh
PROSPECT
ON THE RISE: Brendan
McKay, lhp, Blackhawk HS, Beaver Falls
WILD
CARD: Boo
Vazquez, of, University of Pittsburgh
Best
Out-of-State Prospect, Pennsylvania Connection:
Derek Fisher, of, University of Virginia (attended high school in Rexmont)
Top
2015 Prospect:
John Aiello, ss, Germantown Academy, Lansdale
Top
2016
Prospect:
Jake Jessell, c, Woodland Hills 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)
2009
Draft: Darin
Gorski, lhp, Kutztown University (Mets/7th round)
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)
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
16/13
Junior
College Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
5/3
PROSPECTS
IN THE TOP 500:
•
J.J.
Matijevic, 1b/3b, Norwin HS, North Huntingdon (144)
•
Dan
Altavilla, rhp, Mercyhurst University (145)
•
Colton
Hock, rhp, Bloomsburg Area HS (184)
•
Brenden
McKay, lhp, Blackhawk HS, Beaver Falls (209)
•
Brian
O'Keefe, c, St. Joseph's University (219)
•
Joe
Harvey, rhp, University of Pittsburgh (347)
•
Zach
Schellenger, rhp, Devon Prep (360)
•
Boo Vazquez, of, University of Pittsburgh (429)
Virginia
Virginia State-by-State List
STRENGTH:
U. of Virginia talent, high school pitching
WEAKNESS:
High school position players
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 5
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
Virginia
BEST
JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM:
Patrick Henry
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
Freeman HS, Richmond
PROSPECT
ON THE RISE: Jacob
Bukauskas, rhp, Stone Bridge HS, Ashburn
WILD
CARD: Jacob
Bukauskas
Best
Out-of-State Prospect, Virginia Connection:
Evan Beal, rhp, University of South Carolina (attended high school in Fairfax
Station)
Top
2015 Prospect:
Nathan Kirby, lhp, University of Virginia
Top
2016
Prospect:
Connor Jones, rhp, University of Virginia
HIGHEST
DRAFT PICKS
Draft
History:
Justin Upon, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (2005,
Diamondbacks/1st round, 1st pick)
2009
Draft: Andrew
Carraway, rhp, Virginia (12th round, Mariners)
2010
Draft: Jarrett
Parker, of, Virginia (2nd round, Giants)
2011
Draft: Danny
Hultzen, lhp, Virginia (1st round, Mariners)
2012
Draft:
Eddie Butler, rhp, Radford (Supplemental 1st round, Rockies)
2013
Draft: Chad
Pinder, ss, Virginia Tech (2nd round, Athletics)
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
22/19
Junior
College Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
8/2
PROSPECTS
IN THE TOP 500:
•
Nick
Howard, rhp, University of Virginia (33)
•
Jacob
Bukauskas, rhp, Stone Bridge HS, Ashburn (36)
•
Derek
Fisher, of, University of Virginia (37)
•
Mike
Papi, of/1b, University of Virginia (49)
•
Nick
Wells, lhp, Battlefield HS, Haymarket (142)
•
Blake
Bivens, rhp, George Washington HS, Danville (151)
•
Brandon
Downes, of, University of Virginia (155)
•
Devon
Fisher, c, Western Branch HS, Portsmouth (177)
•
Ashton
Perritt, of/rhp, Liberty University (185)
•
Derek
Casey, rhp, Hanover HS, Mechanicsville (188)
•
Tommy
Doyle, rhp, Flint Hill HS, Vienna (217)
•
Brandon
Cogswell, ss, University of Virginia (241)
•
Artie
Lewicki, rhp, University of Virginia (269)
•
Mark
Zagunis, c, Virginia Tech (331)
•
Michael
Katz, 1b, William & Mary (371)
•
Ryan
Seiz, 3b/1b, Liberty University (394)
•
Charlie Cody, 3b/rhp,
Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (469)
West
Virginia
West Virginia State-by-State List
STRENGTH:
College pitching
WEAKNESS:
Position players, high school talent
OVERALL
RATING
(1-to-5 scale): 3
BEST
COLLEGE TEAM:
West Virginia
BEST
JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM:
Potomac State
BEST
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM:
Jefferson HS, Shenandoah Junction
PROSPECT
ON THE RISE: John
Means, lhp, West Virginia University
WILD
CARD: Michael
Taylor, rhp, Marshall University
Best
Out-of-State Prospect, West Virginia Connection:
Trace Dempsey, rhp, Ohio State (attended high school in Huntington)
Top
2015 Prospect:
Chase Vogelbach, of, Marshall University
Top
2016
Prospect:
Jackson Cramer, 1b/rhp, West Virginia University
HIGHEST
DRAFT PICKS
Draft
History:
Chris Enochs, RHP, West Virginia University (1997, Athletics/ 1st
round, 11th pick)
2009
Draft: Tobias
Streich, c, West Virginia (5th round, Twins)
2010
Draft: J.R.
Bradley, rhp, Nitro HS (2nd round, Diamondbacks)
2011
Draft: Greg
Williams, lhp, Marshall (12th round, Rangers)
2012
Draft:
Nathan Minnich, 1b, Shepherd (8th round, Red Sox)
2013
Draft: Aaron
Blair, rhp, Marshall University (1st round, Diamondbacks)
2013
DRAFT OVERVIEW
College
Players Drafted/Signed:
7/3
Junior
College Players Drafted/Signed:
None
High
School Players Drafted/Signed:
None
PROSPECTS
IN THE TOP 500:
•
Harrison
Musgrave, lhp, West Virginia University (206)
•
John
Means, lhp, West Virginia University (361)
•
Sean Carley, rhp, West
Virginia University (470)