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Draft  | State Preview | 6/7/2017

State Snapshots: Mid-Atlantic

Photo: Virginia Athletics

 


Perfect Game 2017 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:
 Caravel

BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Appoquinimink

Top 2018 Prospect: Austin Elliot, rhp, Cape Henlopen HS 
Top 2019 Prospect: Nathan Hardcastle, rhp, Red Lion Christian


HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Derrick May, of, Newark HS (1986, Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)

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)
2016 Draft: No selection


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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


District of Columbia


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
 George Washington
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Wilson

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
L.J Hoes, 2B, St. John’s HS (2008, Orioles/3rd 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)
2016 Draft: Kevin Mahala, ss, George Washington (Pirates/18th round)


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 3/3
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None


Maryland


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Maryland
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Harford
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Riverdale Baptist

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Brian Shaffer, rhp, Maryland
WILD CARD: Kevin Smith, ss, Maryland


Best Out-of-State Prospect, Maryland Connection:
 Gavin Sheets, 1b, Wake Forest
Top 2018 Prospect: Nick Dunn, 2b, Maryland
Top 2019 Prospect: Tyler Blohm, lhp, Maryland

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: 
Harold Baines, 1B, St. Michael’s HS (1977, White Sox/ 1st round, 1st overall pick)

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)
2016 Draft: Mike Shawaryn, rhp, Maryland (Red Sox/5th round)


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 6/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 3/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Kevin Smith, ss, Maryland (87)
• Brian Schaffer, rhp, Maryland (176)
• Mike Rescigno, rhp, Maryland (415)

New Jersey


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

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Brad Dobzanski, rhp, Delsea
WILD CARD: Andrew Papantonis, ss, Delbarton


Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Jersey Connection:
 Brandon Bielak, rhp, Notre Dame
Top 2018 Prospect: Jack Herman, of, Eastern HS
Top 2019 Prospect: Anthony Volpe, ss, Delbarton

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)

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)
2016 Draft: Jason Groome, lhp, Barnegat HS (Red Sox/1st round, 12th pick)


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 6/5
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 13/5

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Nicholas Egnatuk, 3b, Immaculata (188)
• Zach Schellenger, rhp, Seton Hall (229)
• Brad Dobzanski, rhp, Delsea (238)
• Devin Ortiz, rhp, St. Joseph Regional (333)
• Andrew Papantonis, ss, Delbarton (371)
• Buddy Kennedy, 3b, Millville (481)
• Dennis Brady, rhp, Mercer County CC (484)



New York


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
St. John's
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Herkimer County CC
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Webster Schroeder

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Charlie Neuweiler, rhp, Monsignor McClancy
WILD CARD: Jesse Berardi, ss, St. John's

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New York Connection:
 Kevin Smith, ss, Maryland
Top 2018 Prospect: Brandon Neeck, lhp, Horace Greeley HS
Top 2019 Prospect: Nick Mondak, lhp, St. John's

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Shawon Dunston, ss, Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn (1982, Cubs/1st round, 1st 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)
2016 Draft: Ian Anderson, rhp, Shenendehowa HS (Braves/1st round, 3rd pick)


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 18/17
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 9/2

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Quentin Holmes, ss, Monsignor McClancy (67)
• Jesse Berardi, ss, St. John's (125)
• Nicholas Storz, rhp, Poly Prep (222)
• Charlie Neuweiler, rhp, Monsignor McClancy (285)
• Jimmy Murphy, rhp, Fordham (394)
• Leugim Castillo, of, Lancaster (402)
• Brian Morrell, rhp, Shoreham-Wading River (420)
• Justin Yurchak, 3b, Binghamton (486)
• Jamie Galazin, of/rhp, St. John's (493)



Pennsylvania


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
 Pittsburgh
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Lackawanna College
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: William Penn Charter

PROSPECT ON THE RISE:
Christopher McMahon, rhp, Baryard Rustin HS
WILD CARD: Tor Sehnert, of, Peter's Township

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Pennsylvania Connection:
 Brendan McKay, lhp/1b, Louisville
Top 2018 Prospect: Mike Siani, of, William Penn Charter
Top 2019 Prospect: Troy LaNeve, of, Pine-Richland

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)

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)
2016 Draft: Alex Kiriloff, of, Plum HS (Twins/1st round, 15th pick)


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 21/18
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/4

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Christopher McMahon, rhp, Bayard Rustin (92)
• Joe Lancellotti, rhp, Archbishop Wood (206)
• Tor Sehnert, of, Peters Township (265)
• Mark Washington, rhp, Lehigh (439)


Virginia


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
 Virginia
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Patrick Henry CC
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Miller
 

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Adam Haseley, of, Virginia
WILD CARD: Nick Raquet, lhp, William & Mary

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Virginia Connection:
 J.B. Bukauskas, rhp, North Carolina
Top 2018 Prospect: Jake McCarthy, of, Virginia
Top 2019 Prospect: Noah Murdock, rhp, Virginia

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Justin Upon, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (2005, Diamondbacks/1st round, 1st 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)
2016 Draft: Matt Thaiss, 1b, Virginia (Angels/1st round, 16th pick)


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 14/11
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 7/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Adam Haseley, of, Virginia (7)
• Pavin Smith, 1b, Virginia (8)
• Ernie Clement, ss/2b, Virginia (97)
• Nick Raquet, lhp, William & Mary (106)
• Zack Rutherford, ss, Old Dominion (107)
• Tommy Doyle, rhp, Virginia (240)
• Cullen Large, 3b, William & Mary (248)
• Packy Naughton, lhp, Virginia Tech (360)



West Virginia


BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
 Marshall
BEST JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAM: Potomac State College
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Hurricane

Top 2018 Prospect: Michael Grove, rhp, West Virginia
Top 2019 Prospect: Alek Manoah, rhp, West Virginia
 

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Chris Enochs, RHP, West Virginia (1997, Athletics/1st round, 11th pick)

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)
2016 Draft: Corey Bird, of, Marshall (Marlins/7th round)


2016 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 6/5
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Aaron Perry, rhp, Hurricane (262)




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