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Draft  | State Preview | 5/28/2015

State Snapshots: Mountain

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Photo: Arizona Athletics

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

Arizona

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Arizona State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Yavapai
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Hamilton

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Scott Kingery, 2b, University of Arizona
WILD CARD: Matt Kroon, 3b, Horizon HS, Scottsdale

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Arizona Connection: Austin Byler, 1b/3b, University of Nevada
Top 2016 Prospect: Colby Woodmansee, ss, Arizona State
Top 2017 Prospect: J.J. Matijevic, of/1b, University of Arizona

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Rick Monday, of, Arizona State (1965, Athletics/1st round, 1st pick); Floyd Bannister, lhp, Arizona State (1976, Astros/1st round, 1st pick); Bob Horner, 3b, Arizona State (1978, Braves/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Taylor Lindsey, ss, Desert Mountain HS, Scottsdale (Angels/1st round, 37th pick)
2011 Draft: Keenan Walker, of, Central Arizona JC (White Sox/1st round, 47th pick)
2012 Draft: Deven Marrero, ss, Arizona State (Red Sox/1st round, 24th pick)
2013 Draft: Trevor Williams, rhp, Arizona State (Marlins/2nd round)
2014 Draft: Cole Tucker, ss, Mountain Pointe HS, Phoenix (Pirates/1st round, 24th pick)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 9/6
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 6/4
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 12/6

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Kevin Newman, ss, Arizona (22)
• Ryan Burr, rhp, Arizona State (47)
• Brett Lilek, lhp, Arizona State (66)
• Scott Kingery, 2b, Arizona (77)
• Javier Medina, rhp, Sahuaro HS, Tucson (99)
• Matt Kroon, if, Horizon HS, Scottsdale (142)
• Willie Calhoun, 3b/of, Yavapai CC (143)
• Tyler Williams, of, Raymond S. Kellis HS, Peoria (181)
• Ryan Kellogg, lhp, Arizona State (183)
• Austin Rubick, rhp, Buena HS, Sierra Vista (228)
• Jiovanni Orozco, rhp, Salpointe Catholic HS, Tucson (243)
• Johnny Sewald, of, Arizona State (272)
• Chandler Eden, rhp, Yavapai CC (343)
• Blake Perkins, of, Verrado HS, Litchfield Park (381)
• R.J. Ybarra, c/1b, Arizona State (446)
• Sati Santa Cruz, rhp, Sahuarita HS (461)



Colorado

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Colorado Mesa
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Trinidad State
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Regis Jesuit HS, Denver

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Nick Shumpert, ss, Highlands Ranch HS, Lonetree
WILD CARD: Wyatt Cross, c, Legacy HS, Broomfield

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Colorado Connection: Ryan Burr, rhp, Arizona State
Top 2016 Prospect: Bo Weiss, rhp, Regis Jesuit HS, Castle Rock
Top 2017 Prospect: Michael Rieker, rhp, Air Force

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Luke Hochevar, rhp, Wray (2006, Royals/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Kevin Gausman, rhp, Grandview Prep, Aurora (Dodgers/6th round)
2011 Draft: Greg Bird, c, Grandview Prep, Aurora (Yankees/5th round)
2012 Draft: Ryan Warner, rhp, Pine Creek HS, Colorado Springs (Rockies/3rd round)
2013 Draft: Sam Wilson, lhp, Lamar CC (Cubs/8th round)
2014 Draft: Brock Burke, lhp, Evergreen HS (Rays/3rd round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 12/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Nick Shumpert, ss, Highlands Ranch HS, Lone Tree (36)
• Wyatt Cross, c, Legacy HS, Broomfield (79)
• Greg Pickett, of, Legend HS, Aurora (158)



Idaho

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Lewis-Clark State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: College of Southern Idaho
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Rocky Mountain HS, Meridian

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Idaho Connection: Isaac Anderson, rhp, Wichita State
Top 2015 Prospect: Sage Diehm, lhp, Skyview HS, Nampa
Top 2016 Prospect: Michael Sexton, ss, Lewis-Clark State

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Mike Garman, rhp, Caldwell HS (1967, Red Sox/1st round, 3rd pick)
2010 Draft: Kawika Emsley-Pai, c, Lewis-Clark State University (Diamondbacks/10th round)
2011 Draft: Zach Arneson, rhp, Lewis-Clark State University (Yankees/9th round)
2012 Draft: Zeb Sneed, rhp, Northwest Nazarene College (Royals/11th round)
2013 Draft: Mason Smith, of, Rocky Mountain HS, Meridian (Padres/4th round)
2014 Draft: Isaac Anderson, rhp, College of Southern Idaho (Reds/19th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0



Montana

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Montana State-Billings
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Dawson

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Montana Connection: Andrew Sopko, rhp, Gonzaga
Top 2015 Prospect: Brody Miller, 2b, Montana State-Billings
Top 2016 Prospect: Casey Merritt, of, Montana State-Billings
Top 2017 Prospect: Chris Williams, 1b, Montana (football)

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Les Rohr, lhp, West HS, Billings (1965, Mets/1st round, 2nd pick)
2010 Draft: None selected
2011 Draft: Ben Roberts, of, Sentinel HS, Missoula (Diamondbacks/7th round)
2012 Draft: Justin Black, of, Billings West HS (Braves/4th round)
2013 Draft: Riley King, of, Carroll University (Royals/24th round)
2014 Draft: Gage Hinsz, rhp, Billings West HS (Pirates/11th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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



Nevada

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: University of Nevada
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: College of Southern Nevada
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Bishop Gorman HS, Henderson

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Austin Byler, 1b, University of Nevada
WILD CARD: Phil Bickford, rhp, College of Southern Nevada

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Nevada Connection: Johnny Sewald, of, Arizona State
Top 2016 Prospect: Nick Quintana, ss, Arbor View HS, Las Vegas
Top 2017 Prospect: Joe Fitzhugh, c, Arbor View HS, Las Vegas

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Bryce Harper, c, JC of Southern Nevada (2010, Nationals/1st round, 1st pick)
2010 Draft: Bryce Harper, c, JC of Southern Nevada (Nationals/1st round, 1st pick)
2011 Draft: Jake Hager, ss, Sierra Vista HS, Las Vegas (Rays/1st round, 29th pick)
2012 Draft: Joey Gallo, 3b, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas (Rangers/1st round, 39th pick)
2013 Draft: Braden Shipley, rhp, University of Nevada (Diamondbacks/1st round, 15th pick)
2014 Draft: Erick Fedde, rhp, UNLV (Nationals/1st round, 18th pick)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 9/7
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 4/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 2/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Phil Bickford, rhp, College of Southern Nevada (21)
• Cadyn Grenier, ss, Bishop Gorman HS, Henderson (91)
• Nolan Kingham, rhp, Desert Oasis HS, Las Vegas (121)
• Austin Byler, 1b, Nevada (203)
• Ryan Howell, if/of, Nevada (374)
• Gabriel Gonzalez, rhp, College of Southern Nevada (459)
• Brayden Torres, lhp, UNLV (464)



New Mexico

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: New Mexico
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: New Mexico
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Onate HS, Las Cruces

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Mexico Connection: Alex Bregman, ss, Louisiana State
Top 2016 Prospect: Lane Milligan, c, University of New Mexico
Top 2017 Prospect: Cory Voss, c, University of New Mexico

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Duane Ward, rhp, Farmington HS (1982, Braves/1st round, 9th pick)
2010 Draft: Rafael Neda, c, University of New Mexico (Brewers/10th round)
2011 Draft: Blake Swihart, c, Cleveland HS, Rio Rancho (Red Sox/1st round, 26th pick)
2012 Draft: Shilo McCall, of, Piedra Vista HS, Farmington (Giants/9th round)
2013 Draft: D.J. Peterson, 3b, University of New Mexico (Mariners/1st round, 12th pick)
2014 Draft: Chase Harris, of, University of New Mexico (Phillies/14th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None



Utah

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Brigham Young
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Salt Lake
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Pleasant Grove

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Utah Connection: Kayden Porter, rhp/1b, College of Southern Nevada
Top 2016 Prospect: Dakota Donovan, rhp, Pineview HS, Washington
Top 2017 Prospect: Colton Shaver, 1b/c, Brigham Young

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Cory Snyder, 3b, Brigham Young (1984, Indians/1st round, 4th pick)
2010 Draft: Marcus Littlewood, ss, Pine View HS, St. George (Mariners/2nd round)
2011 Draft: C.J. Cron, 1b, University of Utah (Angels/1st round, 14th pick)
2012 Draft: Tyler Wagner, rhp, University of Utah (Brewers/4th round)
2013 Draft: Jacob Hannemann, of, Brigham Young (Cubs/3rd round)
2014 Draft: Mitch Watrous, rhp, University of Utah (Padres/8th round)

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 5/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Kolton Mahoney, rhp, Brigham Young (263)
• Bret Helton, rhp, Utah (346)



Wyoming

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Wyoming Connection: Cody Farrell, c/of, Texas-Arlington

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Brandon Nimmo, of, East HS, Cheyenne (2011, Mets/1st round, 13th pick)
2010 Draft: No selection
2011 Draft: Brandon Nimmo, of, East HS, Cheyenne (2011, Mets/1st round, 13th pick)
2012 Draft: No selection
2013 Draft: No selection
2014 Draft: No selection

2014 DRAFT OVERVIEW

High School Players Drafted/Signed: None
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