Perfect Game 2019 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
Alaska
Best High School Team: Delta Junction
Highest Draft Picks
Draft History: Brian Montalbo, rhp, Dimond HS, Anchorage (2000, Braves/4th round)
2014 Draft: Roderick Bynum, Monroe Catholic HS, Fairbanks
2015 Draft: None selected
2016 Draft: None selected
2017 Draft: Jonny Homza, 3b, South Anchorage HS (Padres/5th round)
2018 Draft: None selected
2018 Draft Overview
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None.
California
Best College Team: UCLA
Best Junior College Team: San Joaquin Delta
Best High School Team: Cypress
Prospect on the Rise: Keoni Cavaco, 3b, Eastlake HS
Wild Card: Kyren Paris, ss, Freedom HS
Best Out-of-State Prospect, California Connection: Nick Lodolo, lhp, TCU
Top 2020 Prospect: Pete Crow-Armstrong, of, Harvard-Westlake HS
Top 2021 Prospect: Matt McLain, ss/of, UCLA
Highest Draft Picks
Draft History (all 1st round/1st pick):Steve Chilcott, c, Antelope Valley HS, Lancaster (Mets, 1966); Tim Foli, ss, Notre Dame HS, Canoga Park (Mets, 1968); Jeff Burroughs, of, Woodrow Wilson HS, Long Beach (Senators, 1969); Darryl Strawberry, of, Crenshaw HS, Los Angeles (Mets, 1980); Phil Nevin, 3b, Cal State Fullerton (Astros, 1992); Adrian Gonzalez, 1b, Eastlake HS, Chula Vista (Marlins, 2000); Delmon Young, of, Camarillo HS (Devil Rays, 2003); Matt Bush, ss/rhp, Mission Bay HS, San Diego (Padres, 2004); Stephen Strasburg, rhp, San Diego State (Nationals, 2009); Gerrit Cole, rhp, UCLA (Pirates, 2011); Mark Appel, rhp, Stanford (Astros, 2013); Brady Aiken, lhp, Cathedral Catholic HS, San Diego (Astros, 2014); Mickey Moniak, of, LaCosta Canyon HS, Encinitas (Phillies, 2016); Royce Lewis, ss, JSerra HS, Aliso Viejo (Twins, 2017).
2014 Draft: Brady Aiken, lhp, Cathedral Catholic HS, San Diego (Astros/1st round, 1st pick)
2015 Draft: Dillon Tate, rhp, UC Santa Barbara (Rangers/1st round, 4th pick)
2016 Draft: Mickey Moniak, of, LaCosta Canyon HS, Encinitas (Phillies/1st round, 1st pick)
2017 Draft: Royce Lewis, ss, JSerra HS, Aliso Viejo (Twins/1st round, 1st pick)
2018 Draft: Cole Winn, rhp, Orange Lutheran HS (Rangers/1st round, 15th pick)
2018 Draft Overview
College Players Drafted/Signed: 95/81
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 14/8
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 37/11
Prospects in the Top 610:
• Andrew Vaughn, 1B, California
• Brooks Lee, SS, San Luis Obispo HS
• Keoni Cavaco, 3B, Eastlake HS
• Chase Strumpf, MIF, UCLA
• Ryan Garcia, RHP, UCLA
• Michael Toglia, 1B/OF, UCLA
• Evan Fitterer, RHP, Aliso Niguel HS
• Andrew Dalquist, RHP, Redondo Union HS
• Erik Miller, LHP, Stanford
• Kyren Paris, SS, Freedom HS
• Spencer Jones, 1B/LHP, La Costa Canyon HS
• Ryan Jensen, RHP, Fresno State
• Brandon Lewis, 3B, UC Irvine
• Jasiah Dixon, OF, Orange Lutheran HS
• Ben Brecht, LHP, UC Santa Barbara
• Kyle Stowers, OF, Stanford
• Chris Lincoln, RHP, UC Santa Barbara
• Andre Pallante, RHP, UC Irvine
• Korey Lee, C, California
• Jack Little, RHP, Stanford
• Ryan Kreidler, 3B, UCLA
• Michael Curialle, SS, JSerra Catholic HS
• Chris Murphy, LHP, San Diego
• Michael Carpentier, C, Yucaipa HS
• Carter Bins, C, Fresno State
• Joseph Naranjo, 1B, Ruben S. Ayala HS
• Blake Sabol, OF, Southern California
• Darius Perry, C, La Mirada HS
• Derek Diamond, RHP, Ramona HS
• Jared Horn, RHP, California
• Joey Estes, RHP, Paraclete HS
• Dawson Netz, RHP, Maranatha HS
• Ken Waldichuk, LHP, St. Mary’s
• Andrew Daschbach, 1B, Stanford
• Garrett Frechette, OF, Orange Lutheran HS
• Will Matthiessen, RHP/DH, Stanford
• Gunner Mayer, RHP, San Jaoquin Delta
• Emanuel Dean, OF, Servite HS
• Seth Tomczak, RHP, Argonaut HS
• Mahki Backstrom, 1B, Junipero Serra HS
• Kyle Hurt, RHP, Southern California
• Christian Koss, SS, UC Irvine
• Glenallen Hill, Jr., SS/OF, Santa Cruz HS
• Logan Boyer, RHP, San Diego State
• Cody Freeman, SS, Etiwanda HS
• Adrian Chaidez, RHP, Cypress College
• James Free II, C, Pacific
• Burle Dixon, OF/1B, Consumnes River
• Damone Hale, OF, Juniper Serra HS
• Connor Lunn, RHP, Southern California
• Tommy Jew, OF, UC Santa Barbara
• Tanner Brubaker, RHP, UC Irvine
• Cutter Clawson, LHP, Laguna Beach HS
• Tyson Heaton, RHP, Yuicaipa HS
• Justin Campbell, RHP, Simi Valley HS
• Zach Ashford, OF, Fresno State
• Joseph King, C/RHP, Woodside HS
• Cameron Eden, IF/OF, California
• Jordan Brown, SS, Junipero Serra HS
• Wesley Scott, RHP, Woodcrest Christian HS
• Trevor Hinkel, RHP, Chaparral HS
• Maverick Handley, C, Stanford
• Joshua Hahn, LHP/1B, Huntington Beach HS
• Gabe Briones, C, Martin Luther King HS
• Cameron Repetti, 3B/RHP, Cypress HS
• Jack Dashwood, LHP, UC Santa Barbara
• Jashia Morrissey, SS, Junipero Serra HS
• Sam Hliboki, RHP, Harvard-Westlake HS
• Shaine McNeely, RHP, Hope International
• Daniel Cope, C, Cal State Fullerton
• CJ Stubbs, C, Southern California
• Chris Clarke, RHP, Southern California
• Tyresse Turner, SS, Richard Gahr HS
• CJ Rodriguez, C, Mater Dei HS
• Evan Adolphus, RHP, Orange Lutheran HS
• Michael Dixon, OF, Berkeley HS
• Eric Yang, C, UC Santa Barbara
• Caiden Matheny, OF, Vista Murrieta HS
• Wes Burton, RHP, Windward HS
• Hunter Cope, RHP, Mater Dei HS
• Blake Klassen, 1B, JSerra HS
• Davis Moore, RHP, Fresno State
• Daylen Xavier Carter, 1B/LHP, Capital Christian HS
• Colin Barber, OF, Pleasant Valley HS
• Brock Jones, OF, Buchanan HS
• Alec Gamboa, LHP, Fresno City College
Hawai'i
Best College Team: Hawai'i
Best High School Team: Punahou
Top 2020 Prospect: Cade Smith, rhp, Hawaii
Top 2021 Prospect: Joshua Reiss, lhp, Mililani
Highest Draft Picks
Draft History: Mike Campbell, rhp, University of Hawaii (1985, Mariners/1st round, 7th pick)
2014 Draft: Kodi Medeiros, lhp, Waiakea HS, Hilo (Brewers/1st round, 12th pick)
2015 Draft: Ian Kahaloa, rhp, Campbell HS, Ewa Beach (Reds/5th round)
2016 Draft: Brandon Bonilla, lhp, Hawai'i Pacific (Orioles/14th round)
2017 Draft: Joseph Jarnski, rhp, Hilo HS (Rangers/12th round)
2018 Draft: Micah Bello, of, Hilo HS (Brewers/2nd round)
2018 Draft Overview
College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
Prospects in the Top 610:
• Shane Sasaki, OF, Iolani HS
Oregon
Best College Team: Oregon State
Best Junior College Team: Linn Benton
Best High School Team: Jesuit
Prospect on the Rise: Grant Gambrell, rhp, Oregon State
Wild Card: Ryne Nelson, rhp, Oregon
Top 2020 Prospect: Mick Abel, rhp, Jesuit HS
Top 2021 Prospect: Jacob Pfennigs, rhp, Oregon State
Highest Draft Picks
Draft History: Dave Roberts, 3b, Oregon (1972, Padres/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Michael Conforto, of, Oregon State (Mets/1st round, 10th pick)
2015 Draft: Andrew Moore, rhp, Oregon State (Mariners/2nd round)
2016 Draft: Logan Ice, c, Oregon State (Indians/2nd round)
2017 Draft: David Peterson, lhp, Oregon (Mets/1st round, 20th pick)
2018 Draft: Nick Madrigal, ss, Oregon State (White Sox/1st round, 4th pick)
2018 Draft Overview
College Players Drafted/Signed: 12/11
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0
Prospects in the Top 610:
• Adley Rutschman, C, Oregon State
• Ryne Nelson, RHP, Oregon
• Grant Gambrell, RHP, Oregon State
• Beau Phillip, SS, Oregon State
• Kenyon Yovan, RHP, Oregon
• Spencer Steer, 3B, Oregon
• Jonny DeLuca, OF, Oregon
• Brandon Eisert, LHP, Oregon State
• Bryce Fehmel, RHP, Oregon State
Washington
Best College Team: Washington
Best Junior College Team: Everett
Best High School Team: Lake Washington
Prospect on the Rise: Corbin Carroll, of, Lakeside HS
Wild Card: Joshua Mears, of, Federal Way HS
Best Out-of-State Prospect, Washington Connection: Michael Toglia, 1b, UCLA
Top 2020 Prospect: Stevie Emanuels, lhp, Washington
Top 2021 Prospect: Brandon White, rhp, Washington State
Highest Draft Picks
Draft History: Mike Lentz, lhp, Juanita HS, Kirkland (1975, Padres/1st round, 2nd pick)
2014 Draft: Jeff Brigham, rhp, Washington (Dodgers/4th round)
2015 Draft: Austin Rei, c, Washington (Red Sox/3rd round)
2016 Draft: Brandon Bailey, rhp, Gonzaga (Athletics/6th round)
2017 Draft: Wyatt Mills, rhp, Gonzaga (Mariners/3rd round)
2018 Draft: Jayson Schroeder, rhp, Juanita HS (Astros/2nd round)
2018 Draft Overview
College Players Drafted/Signed: 17/13
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/2
Prospects in the Top 610:
• Corbin Carroll, OF, Lakeside HS
• Joshua Mears, OF, Federal Way Senior HS
• Josh Burgmann, RHP, Washington
• Carter Young, SS, Selah HS
• Nick Kahle, C, Washington
• Owen Cobb, SS, Garfield HS
• Casey Legumina, RHP, Gonzaga
• Henry Gargus, 1B/LHP, Davis HS
• Cole Hinkelman, OF, Skyline HS
• Nate Weeldreyer, RHP, Mountain View HS