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Draft  | State Preview  | 6/11/2021

State Snapshots: Great Lakes

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Photo: Sam Bachman (Miami University Athletics)
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Illinois
Best College Team: Southern Illinois
Best Junior College Team: Wabash Valley
Best High School Team: Marist (Chicago)

Prospect on the Rise: Trey Sweeney, 3B, Eastern Illinois
Wild Card: Shawn Goosenberg, SS, Northwestern



Best Out-of-State Prospect, Illinois Connection: McCade Brown, RHP, Indiana
Top 2022 Prospect: Noah Schultz, LHP, Oswego East HS
Top 2023 Prospect: Zion Rose, C, Brother Rice HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Danny Goodwin, c, Central HS (1971, White Sox/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Jeremy Rhoades, rhp, Illinois State (Angels/4th round)
2015 Draft: Tyler Jay, lhp, Illinois (Twins/1st round, 6th pick)
2016 Draft: Cody Sedlock, rhp, Illinois (Orioles/1st round, 27th pick)
2017 Draft: Brendan Murphy, lhp, Mundelein HS (Brewers/4th round)
2018 Draft: Alek Thomas, of, Mount Carmel HS (Diamondbacks/2nd round)
2019 Draft: Quinn Priester, rhp, Cary-Grove HS (Pirates/1st round, 18th pick)
2020 Draft: Ed Howard, ss, Mount Carmel HS (Cubs/1st round, 16th pick)

2020 Draft Overview

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

Prospects in the Top 400:

• Trey Sweeney, 3B, Eastern Illinois
• Drew Gray, LHP/OF, IMG Academy
• Brooks Gosswein, LHP, Bradley
• Shawn Goosenberg, SS, Northwestern
• Jacob Campbell, C, Illinois

 
Indiana

Best College Team: Notre Dame
Best High School Team: Carmel
 
Prospect on the Rise: Chayce McDermott, RHP, Ball State
Wild Card: JD Rogers, OF, Carmel HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Indiana Connection: Sam Bachman, RHP, Miami (OH)
Top 2022 Prospect: Jack Brannigan, SS, Notre Dame
Top 2023 Prospect: Maxwell Clark, OF, Franklin Community HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Andy Benes, rhp, University of Evansville (1988, Padres/1st round, 1st pick); Bryan Bullington, rhp, Ball State University (2002, Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Kyle Schwarber, c, Indiana University (Cubs/1st round, 4th pick)
2015 Draft: Ashe Russell, rhp, Cathedral Catholic HS (Royals/1st round, 21st pick)
2016 Draft: Alex Call, of, Ball State (White Sox/3rd round)
2017 Draft: Peter Solomon, rhp, Notre Dame (Astros/4th round)
2018 Draft: Nick Schnell, of, Roncalli HS (Rays/1st round, 32nd pick)
2019 Draft: Drey Jameson, rhp, Ball State (Diamondbacks/Compensatory round, 34th pick)
2020 Draft: Kyle Nicolas, rhp, Ball State (Marlins/ Competitive Balance round B)

2020 Draft Overview

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

Prospects in the Top 400: 

• Colson Montgomery, SS, Southridge HS
• McCade Brown, RHP, Indiana
• Chayce McDermott, RHP, Ball State
• Niko Kavadas, 1B, Notre Dame
• Matthew Litwicki, RHP, Indiana
• Grant Richardson, OF, Indiana
• JD Rogers, OF, Carmel HS
• Tanner Kohlhepp, RHP, Notre Dame

 
Michigan

Best College Team: Michigan
Best Junior College Team: Lansing
Best High School Team: Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep

Prospect on the Rise: Alex Mooney, SS, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep
Wild Card: Willie Weiss, RHP, Michigan

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Michigan Connection: Spencer Schwellenbach, SS/RHP, Nebraska
Top 2022 Prospect: Brock Porter, RHP, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep
Top 2023 Prospect: Jarren Purify, SS, University Ligget

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Mark Mulder, lhp, Michigan State (1998, Athletics/1st round, 2nd pick)
2014 Draft: Jordan Foley, rhp, Central Michigan (Yankees/5th round)
2015 Draft: Nick Plummer, of, Brother Rice HS (Cardinals/1st round, 23rd pick)
2016 Draft: Keegan Akin, lhp, Western Michigan (Orioles/2nd round)
2017 Draft: Oliver Jaskie, lhp, Michigan (Mariners/6th round)
2018 Draft: William English, rhp, Western International HS (Angels/5th round)
2019 Draft: Tommy Henry, lhp, Michigan (Diamondbacks/Competitive Balance round B)
2020 Draft: Jeff Criswell, rhp, Michigan (Athletics/2nd round)

2020 Draft Overview

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

Prospects in the Top 400: 

• Alex Mooney, SS, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep
• Steve Hajjar, LHP, Michigan
• Cameron Weston, RHP, Michigan
• Micah Ottenbreit, RHP, Trenton HS
• Willie Weiss, RHP, Michigan
• Anthony Migliaccio, C/OF, Detroit Country Day
• Mason Erla, RHP, Michigan State
• Luke Leto, SS/RHP, Portage Central HS


Minnesota

Best College Team: Minnesota State, Mankato
Best Junior College Team: St. Cloud Technical CC
Best High School Team: Stillwater

Prospect on the Rise: Zack Raabe, IF, Minnesota

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Minnesota Connection: Will Frisch, RHP, Oregon State
Top 2022 Prospect: Derrick Smith, RHP, White Bear Lake HS
Top 2023 Prospect: George Klassen, RHP, Minnesota

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Joe Mauer, c, Cretin-Derham Hall HS (2001, Twins/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Sam Hentges, lhp, Mounds View HS (Indians/4th round)
2015 Draft: Lance Thonvold, rhp, Minnesota (Mariners/24th round)
2016 Draft: Nick Hanson, rhp, Prior Lake HS (Reds/3rd round)
2017 Draft: Samuel Carlson, rhp, Burnsville HS (Mariners/2nd round)
2018 Draft: Terrin Vavra, ss, Minnesota (Rockies/3rd round)
2019 Draft: Brett Schulze, rhp, Minnesota (Phillies/7th round)
2020 Draft: Max Meyer, rhp, Minnesota (Marlins/1st round, 3rd pick)

2020 Draft Overview

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

Prospects in the Top 400: 

• Zack Raabe, IF, Minnesota


Ohio

Best College Team: Wright State
Best Junior College Team: Bryant & Stratton
Best High School Team: Walsh Jesuit

Prospect on the Rise: Sam Bachman, RHP, Miami (OH)
Wild Card: Evan Shawver, LHP, Cincinati

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Ohio Connection: Tyler McDonough, IF/OF, North Carolina State
Top 2022 Prospect: Jacob Miller, RHP, Liberty Union HS
Top 2023 Prospect: Kade Kern, OF, Ohio State

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Tim Belcher, rhp, Mount Vernon Nazarene College (1983, Twins/1st round, 1st pick); Ken Griffey Jr., of, Moeller HS (1987, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick)
2014 Draft: Cameron Varga, rhp, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (Rays/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Ian Happ, of, Cincinnati (Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)
2016 Draft: Eric Lauer, lhp, Kent State (Padres/1st round, 25th pick)
2017 Draft: Zac Lowther, lhp, Xavier (Orioles/2nd round)
2018 Draft: Ryan Feltner, rhp, Ohio State (Rockies/4th round)
2019 Draft: Peyton Burdick, of, Wright State (Marlins/3rd round)
2020 Draft: Dillon Dingler, c, Ohio State (Tigers/2nd round)

2020 Draft Overview

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

Prospects in the Top 400: 

• Sam Bachman, RHP, Miami (OH)
•  Tyler Black, 3B, Wright State
• Joe Rock, LHP, Ohio
• Luke Albright, RHP, Kent State
• Evan Shawver, LHP, Cincinati
• Seth Lonsway, LHP, Ohio State
• Riley Tirotta, 3B, Dayton
• TJ Brock, RHP, Ohio State
• Jonathan Brand, RHP, Miami (OH)
• Ryan Gilbert, OF, Kenston HS
• Garrett Burhenn, RHP, Ohio State


Wisconsin

Best College Team: Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Best Junior College Team: Madison College
Best High School Team: Whitefish Bay

Prospect on the Rise: Noah Miller, SS, Ozaukee HS
Wild Card: Joey Spence, C, West Bend East HS
 
Best Out-of-State Prospect, Wisconsin Connection: Alex Binelas, 1B, Louisville
Top 2022 Prospect: Gavin Kilen, SS, Milton HS
Top 2023 Prospect: Cole Selvig, RHP, Regis HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: Jarred Kelenic, of, Waukesha West HS (Mets/1st round, 6th pick)
2014 Draft: J.P. Feyereisen, rhp, Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Indians/16th round)
2015 Draft: Justin Langley, lhp, Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Marlins/16th round)
2016 Draft: Gavin Lux, ss, Indian Trail Academy (Dodgers/1st round, 20th pick)
2017 Draft: Daulton Varsho, c, Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Diamondbacks/2nd round)
2018 Draft: Jarred Kelenic, of, Waukesha West HS (Mets/1st round, 6th pick)
2019 Draft: Jake Sommers, rhp, Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Cardinals/10th round)
2020 Draft: A.J. Vukovich, of, East Troy HS (Diamondbacks/4th round)

2020 Draft Overview

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

Prospects in the Top 400: 

• Noah Miller, SS, Ozaukee HS
• Vincent Trapani, RHP, Memorial HS
• Joey Spence, C, West Bend East HS

 
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