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Draft  | State Preview | 5/27/2015

State Snapshots: South Central

David Rawnsley
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Photo: Arkansas Communications

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


Arkansas

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Arkansas
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Arkansas Baptist
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Fayetteville

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Andrew Benintendi, of, University of Arkansas
WILD CARD: Gray Fenter, rhp, West Memphis HS

 Best Out-of-State Prospect, Arkansas Connection: Greg Milhorn, rhp, University of Louisiana
Top 2016 Prospect: Zack Jackson, rhp, University of Arkansas
Top 2017 Prospect: Keaton McKinney, rhp, University of Arkansas

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Jeff King, 3b, University of Arkansas (1986, Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Hayden Simpson, rhp, Southern Arkansas (Cubs/1st round, 16th pick)
2011 Draft: Dillon Howard, rhp, Searcy HS (Indians/2nd round)
2012 Draft: Matt Reynolds, 2b, University of Arkansas (Mets/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Ryne Stanek, rhp, University of Arkansas (Rays/1st round, 29th pick)
2014 Draft: Brian Anderson, 2b, University of Arkansas (Marlins/4th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 14/13
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 2/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Andrew Benintendi, of, Arkasnas (12)
• Gray Fenter, rhp, West Memphis HS (133)
• Trey Killian, rhp, Arkansas (230)
• Andy Pagnozzi, rhp, Fayetteville East HS (363)
• Daniel Sprinkle, rhp, White Hall HS (434)



Louisiana

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Louisiana State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: LSU-Eunice
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Sulpher

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Dayton Dugas, of, Sam Houston HS, Lake Charles
WILD CARD: Nick Lee, rhp, South Beauregard HS, Longville

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Louisiana Connection: Tanner Rainey, rhp, West Alabama
Top 2016 Prospect: Jake Fraley, of, Louisiana State
Top 2017 Prospect: Alex Lange, rhp, Louisiana State

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Danny Goodwin, c, Southern U. (1975, Angels/1st round, 1st pick); Ben McDonald, rhp, Louisiana State (1989, Orioles/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Anthony Ranaudo, rhp, Louisiana State (Red Sox/1st round, 39th pick)
2011 Draft: Mikie Mahtook, of, Louisiana State (Rays/1st round, 31st pick)
2012 Draft: Kevin Gausman, rhp, Louisiana State (Orioles/1st round, 4th pick)
2013 Draft: Ryan Eades, rhp, Louisiana State (Twins/2nd round)
2014 Draft: Aaron Nola, rhp, Louisiana State (Phillies/1st round, 7th pick)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 22/20
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Alex Bregman, ss, Louisiana State (4)
• Blake Trahan, ss, University of Louisiana (57)
• Andrew Stevenson, of, Louisiana State (86)
• Dayton Dugas, of, Sam Houston HS, Lake Charles (100)
• Kolton Kendrick, 1b, Loranger HS (134)
• Nick Lee, rhp, South Beauregard, Longville (145)
• Ian Gibaut, rhp, Tulane (191)
• Hogan Harris, lhp, St. Thomas More HS, Lafayette (206)
• Mark Laird, of, Louisiana State (327)
• Alex Massey, rhp, Tulane (389)
• Ben Braymer, lhp, LSU-Eunice JC (391)
• Chris Chinea, 1b/c, Louisiana State (393)
• Mitchell Sewald, rhp, LSU Eunice JC (409)
• Kade Scivicque, c, Louisana State (411)
• O'Neal Lochridge, ss, St. Thomas More HS, Lafayette (475)



Oklahoma

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Oklahoma State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Seminole State
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Owasso

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Guillermo Trujillo, rhp, Oral Roberts
WILD CARD: Corey Zangari, rhp/c, Carl Albert HS, Midwest City

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Oklahoma Connection: Daniel Salters, c, Dallas Baptist
Top 2016 Prospect: Alec Hansen, rhp, University of Oklahoma
Top 2017 Prospect: Jon Littell, of, Oklahoma State

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Mike Moore, rhp, Oral Roberts University (1981, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Andrelton Simmons, ss-rhp, Western Oklahoma JC (Braves/2nd round, 70th pick)
2011 Draft: Dylan Bundy, rhp, Owasso HS (Orioles/1st round, 4th pick)
2012 Draft: Andrew Heaney, lhp, Oklahoma State (Marlins/1st round, 9th pick)
2013 Draft: Jonathan Gray, rhp, University of Oklahoma (Rockies/1st round, 3rd pick)
2014 Draft: Gavin LaValley, 3b, Carl Albert HS, Midwest City (Reds/4th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 21/19
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 9/7
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 8/2

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Guillermo Trujillo, rhp, Oral Roberts (276)
• Jon Perrin, rhp, Oklahoma State (290)
• Justin Ellison, of, Western Oklahoma State JC (291)
• Adam Choplick, lhp, Oklahoma (306)
• Corey Zangari, rhp/c, Carl Albert HS, Midwest City (307)
• Gage Green, of, Oklahoma State (319)
• Michael Freeman, lhp, Oklahoma State (349)
• Anthony Hermleyn, c/1b, Oklahoma (351)
• Craig Aikin, of, Oklahoma (354)
• Koda Glover, rhp, Oklahoma State (380)
• Keegan Meyn, of, Yukon HS, Oklahoma City (468)
• Conor Costello, of/rhp, Oklahoma State (490)



Texas

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Texas A&M
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: San Jacinto
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Flower Mound

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Luken Baker, rhp/1b, Oak Ridge HS, Spring Branch
WILD CARD: Jake Lemoine, rhp, University of Houston

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Texas Connection: Ian Gibaut, rhp, Tulane
Top 2016 Prospect: Nick Banks, of, Texas A&M
Top 2017 Prospect: Turner Larkins, rhp, Texas A&M

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: David Clyde, lhp, Westchester HS, Houston (1973, Rangers/1st round, 1st pick); Matt Anderson, rhp, Rice (1997, Tigers/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Jamison Tallion, rhp, The Woodlands HS (Pirates/1st round, 2nd pick)
2011 Draft: Anthony Rendon, 3b, Rice (Nationals/1st round, 6th pick)
2012 Draft: Courtney Hawkins, of, Corpus Christi Carroll HS (White Sox/1st round, 13th pick)
2013 Draft: Kohl Stewart, rhp, St. Pius X HS, Houston (Twins/1st round, 4th pick)
2014 Draft: Tyler Kolek, rhp, Shepherd HS (Marlins/1st round, 2nd pick)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 68/59
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 23/14
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 19/9

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Trenton Clark, of, Richland HS, North Richland Hills (17)
• Beau Burrows, rhp, Weatherford HS (33)
• Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3b, Concordia Lutheran HS, Tomball (38)
• Alex Young, lhp, Texas Christian (43)
• Riley Ferrell, rhp, Texas Christian (46)
• Antonio Santillan, rhp, Seguin HS, Arlington (50)
• Luken Baker, rhp, Oak Ridge HS, Spring Branch (51)
• Mitchell Hansen, of, Plano HS (63)
• Cole McKay, rhp, Smithoson Valley HS, Spring Branch (68)
• Kyler Murray, ss/of, Allen HS, Lewisville (73)
• Grayson Long, rhp, Texas A&M (120)
• Justin Maese, rhp, Ysleta HS, El Paso (126)
• Brandon Koch, rhp, Dallas Baptist (131)
• Mitchell Traver, rhp, Texas Christian (132)
• Doak Dozier, of, Arlington Heights HS, Fort Worth (148)
• Ryan Johnson, of/rhp, College Station HS (155)
• Patrick Weigel, rhp, Houston (156)
• Jake Lemoine, rhp, Houston (167)
• Gabriel Klobosits, rhp, Galveston JC (177)
• Ben Johnson, of, Texas (195)
• A.J. Minter, lhp, Texas A&M (208)
• Garrett Wolforth, c, Concordia Lutheran HS, Spring (220)
• Chris Andritsos, rhp, The Woodlands HS (231)
• Luke Wakamatsu, ss, Keller HS (239)
• Preston Morrison, rhp, Texas Christian (242)
• Tyler Alexander, lhp, Texas Christian (246)
• Parker Ford, rhp, Lufkin HS (249)
• Blake Allemand, if, Texas A&M (255)
• Maddux Conger, rhp, Stephenville HS (262)
• Daniel Salters, c, Dallas Baptist (264)
• Kyle Survance, of, Houston (266)
• Kody Clemens, ss/2b, Memorial HS, Houston (281)
• Brandon Wagner, if, Howard JC (282)
• Mike Hickman, c, Seven Lakes HS, Katy (289)
• Parker French, rhp, Texas (296)
• Joseph Shaw, rhp, Dallas Baptist (304)
• Lucas Humpal, rhp, Texas State (309)
• Brock Hartson, rhp, Texas-San Antonio (316)
• John Clay Reeves, c, Rice (326)
• Ian Rice, c, Houston (329)
• Logan Taylor, if, Texas A&M (332)
• Matt Walker, rhp, Weatherford JC (335)
• Riley Smith, rhp, San Jacinto JC (340)
• Kevin McCanna, rhp, Rice (341)
• Tyler Ivey, rhp, Rockwall Heath HS, Rowlett (357)
• Pablo Salazar, rhp, Lutheran South Academy, Pearland (361)
• Leon Byrd, if, Rice (366)
• Joe Davis, c/1b, Bowie HS, Austin (369)
• Joe Duplantier, rhp, Rice (403)
• Tyler Stubblefield, lhp, Texas A&M (412)
• Mitchell Nau, c, Texas A&M (440)
• Chris Iriart, 1b, Houston (448)
• Jordan Hicks, rhp, Cypress Creek HS, Houston (456)
• Daniel Sweet, of, Dallas Baptist (462)
• Matt Withrow, rhp, Texas Tech (477)
• Brayden Theriot, rhp, Fort Bend Elkins HS, Sugar Land (489)
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14u West World Series Scout Notes

Quinton Hall
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