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State Snapshots: South Atlantic

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New England
– CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Mid-Atlantic – DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
South Atlantic – FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast – AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Mountain – AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pacific – AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Canada and Puerto Rico



Florida

Florida State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
Pitching at all levels
WEAKNESS: College position players
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 4

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Florida
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Miami-Dade
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Archbishop McCarthy, Southwest Ranches

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Tyler Humphreys, 3b, St. Johns River CC
WILD CARD: Karsten Whitson, rhp, University of Florida

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Florida Connection:
Trea Turner, ss, N.C. State University (attended high school in Lake Worth)
Top 2015 Prospect: Brendan Rodgers, ss, Lake Mary HS, Longwood
Top 2016 Prospect: A.J. Puk, lhp, University of Florida

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Chipper Jones, ss, The Bolles School, Jacksonville (1990, Braves/1st round, 1st pick); Alex Rodriguez, ss, Westminster Christian HS, Miami (1993, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick); Paul Wilson, rhp, Florida State U. (1994, Mets/1st round, 1st pick); Pat Burrell, 1b, U. of Miami (Phillies, 1998/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Bobby Borchering, 3b, Bishop Verot HS, Ft. Myers (Diamondbacks/1st round, 16th pick)
2010 Draft: Manny Machado, ss, Miami Brito HS (Orioles/1st round, 3rd pick)
2011 Draft: Francisco Lindor, ss, Montverde Academy (Cubs/1st round, 8th pick)
2012 Draft: Greg Zunino, c, University of Florida (Mariners/1st round, 3rd pick)
2013 Draft: Chris Anderson, rhp, Jacksonville University (Dodgers/1st round, 18th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
49/44
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 21/17
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 50/22

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Nicholas Gordon, ss, Olympia HS, Windermere (4)
• Touki Toussaint, rhp, Coral Springs Christian Academy (18)
• Sean Reid-Foley, rhp, Sandalwood HS, Jacksonville (22)
• Foster Griffin, lhp, The First Academy, Orlando (31)
• Luke Weaver, rhp, Florida State University (34)
• Forrest Wall, ss, Orangewood Christian HS, Winter Park (55)
• Milton Ramos, ss, Florida Christian HS, Hialeah Gardens (62)
• Matt Railey, of, North Florida Christian HS, Tallahassee (65)
• Aramis Garcia, c, Florida International University (67)
• Andrew Suarez, lhp, University of Miami (70)
• Eric Skoglund, lhp, University of Central Florida (71)
• Keith Weisenberg, rhp, Osceola HS, Seminole (74)
• Austin Gomber, lhp, Florida Atlantic University (80)
• J.J. Schwarz, c, Palm Beach Gardens HS (88)
• Carson Sands, lhp, North Florida Christian HS, Tallahassee (99)
• Jake Cosart, rhp, Seminole State JC (102)
• Michael Mader, LHP, Chipola JC (104)
• Taylor Gushue, c, University of Florida (110)
• Cobi Johnson, rhp, J.W. Mitchell HS, New Port Richey (112)
• Garrett Cave, rhp, South Sumter HS, Bushnell (116)
• Pavin Smith, 1b/lhp, Jupiter HS (117)
• Tyler Humphreys, 3b, St. Johns River JC (128)
• Carl Chester, of, Lake Brantley HS, Longwood (129)
• Karsten Whitson, rhp, University of Florida (140)
• Christian Diaz, lhp, University of Miami (143)
• Adam Haseley, of/lhp, The First Academy, Windermere (152)
• Cre Finfrock, rhp, Martin County HS, Jensen Beach (162)
• Michael Suchy, of/1b, Florida Gulf Coast University (164)
• Justin Smith, of, Bartram Trail HS, St. John's (171)
• Daniel Sweet, of, Polk State JC (183)
• Ryan Harris, rhp, University of Florida (189)
• Tate Blackman, ss, Lake Brantley HS, Altamonte Springs (196)
• Danny Mars, of, Chipola JC (200)
• Andrew Karp, rhp, West Orange HS, Windermere (207)
• Luke Bonfield, of, IMG Academy (Skillman, N.J.) (211)
• Reese Cooley, ss/of, Fleming Island HS (224)
• Todd Isaacs, of, American Heritage HS, Delray Beach (239)
• Michael Franco, rhp, Florida International University (240)
• Dale Carey, of, University of Miami (248)
• Ronnie Williams, rhp/of, American HS, Miami (250)
• Bryant Holtmann, lhp, Florida State University (257)
• Dalton Guthrie, ss, Venice HS (273)
• Javier Salas, rhp, University of Miami (274)
• Benito Santiago, c, Coral Springs Christian Academy, Pembroke Pines (280)
• Drew Weeks, of/3b, University of North Florida (281)
• Scott Williams, c/rhp, Manatee JC (294)
• Alex Faedo, rhp, Alonso HS, Tampa (300)
• Justin Shafer, of/rhp, University of Florida (306)
• Brandon Leibrandt, lhp, Florida State University (309)
• Bryan Radziewski, lhp, University of Miami (315)
• Ian Rice, c, Chipola JC (317)
• Weston Davis, rhp, Manatee HS, Bradenton (319)
• Erik Manoah, rhp, South Dade HS, Homestead (333)
• Brad Deppermann, rhp, Eastlake HS, Palm Harbor (337)
• George Iskendarian, ss, Indian River State JC (353)
• Roberto Gonzalez, of, University HS, Orlando (366)
• Jordan DeLorenzo, lhp, University of West Florida (375)
• Daniel Ponce de Leon, rhp, Embry-Riddle University (381)
• David Trexler, University of North Florida (385)
• Taylor Lewis, rhp, Chipola JC (387)
• Jeremy Vazquez, 1b/lhp, Martin County HS, Palm City (426)
• Brian Gonzalez, lhp/1b, Archbishop McCarthy HS, Miramar (438)
• Braden Mattson, c/1b, University of Florida (441)
• Joe Dunand, 3b/ss, Gulliver Prep, Miami (446)
• Alex McRae, rhp, Jacksonville University (457)
• Michael Rivera, c, Venice HS (462)
• Austin Murphy, of, Episcopal HS, Jacksonville (472)



Georgia

Georgia State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
High school talent
WEAKNESS: College talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Georgia Tech
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Georgia Perimeter
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Lambert HS, Suwanee

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Mac Marshall, lhp, Parkview HS, Lilburn
WILD CARD: Dylan Cease, rhp, Milton HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Georgia Connection:
Brent Honeywell, rhp Walters State (Tenn.) CC (attended high school in Carnesville)
Top 2015 Prospect: Dazmon Cameron, of, Eagles Landing HS, McDonough
Top 2016 Prospect: Seth Beer, of, Lambert HS, Suwanee

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Ron Blomberg, 1b, Druid Hills HS, Atlanta (1967, Yankees/1st round, 1st pick); Mike Ivie, c, Walker HS, Decatur (1970, Padres/1st round, 1st pick); Tim Beckham, ss, Griffin HS (2008, Rays/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Donavan Tate, of, Cartersville HS (Padres/1st round, 3rd pick)
2010 Draft: Delino DeShields Jr, of-2b, Woodward Academy (Astros/1st round, 8th pick)
2011 Draft: Jed Bradley, lhp, Georgia Tech U. (Brewers/1st round, 15th pick)
2012 Draft: Byron Buxton, of, Appling County HS (Twins/1st round, 2nd pick)
2013 Draft: Clint Frazier, of, Loganville HS (Indians/1st round, 5th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
18/16
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 6/5
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 19/12

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Max Pentecost, c, Kennesaw State University (16)
• Michael Chavis, 3b, Sprayberry HS, Marietta (20)
• Michael Gettys, of, Gainesville HS (29)
• Spencer Adams, rhp, White County HS, Cleveland (41)
• Mac Marshall, lhp, Parkview HS, Lilburn (53)
• Dylan Cease, rhp, Milton HS (64)
• Isiah Gilliam, 1b/of, Parkview HS, Lilburn (173)
• Sam Howard, lhp, Georgia Southern University (215)
• Sam Clay, lhp, Georgia Tech (226)
• Kel Johnson, of, home-schooled, Palmetto (255)
• Raphael Ramirez, of, Pace Academy, Marietta (287)
• Hunter Cole, of, University of Georgia (293)
• Tucker Baca, lhp, North Gwinnett HS, Suwanee (334)
• J.T. Phillips, rhp/ss, Georgia Perimeter JC (380)
• Matt Grimes, rhp, Georgia Tech (414)
• Jared Walker, 3b, McEachern HS, Powder Springs (419)
• Grayson Byrd, ss, Kings Ridge Christian HS, Alpharetta (439)
• Dusty Isaacs, rhp, Georgia Tech (459)
• Josh Heddinger, rhp, Georgia Tech (463)
• A.J. Moore, rhp, Mountain View HS, Dacula (477)
• Ryan Avidano, lhp, Starr's Mill HS, Fayetteville (484)
• Keegan McGovern, 3b, Coffee County HS, Willacoochee (500)



North Carolina

North Carolina State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
Impact college players, Braxton Davidson
WEAKNESS: Signable high school talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 4

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
Mount Olive
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Pitt
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Ardrey Kell, Charlotte

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Brett Austin, c, N.C. State
WILD CARD: Jeff Hoffman, rhp, East Carolina University

Best Out-of-State Prospect, North Carolina Connection:
Mason McCullough, rhp, Lander (S.C.) University (attended high school in Shelby)
Top 2015 Prospect: Michael Matuella, rhp, Duke University
Top 2016 Prospect: Brad Debo, c, Orange HS, Hillsborough

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: B.J. Surhoff, c, University of North Carolina (1985, Brewers/1st round, 1st pick); Brien Taylor, lhp, East Carteret HS, Beaufort (1991, Yankees/1st round, 1st pick); Josh Hamilton, of, Athens Drive HS, Raleigh (1999, Devil Rays/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Dustin Ackley, of, University of North Carolina (Mariners/1st round, 2nd pick)
2010 Draft: Matt Harvey, rhp, University of North Carolina (Mets/1st round, 7th pick)
2011 Draft: Levi Michael, ss, University of North Carolina (Twins/1st round, 30th pick)
2012 Draft: Corey Seager, ss, Northwest Cabarrus HS, Kannapolis (Dodgers/1st round, 18th pick)

2013 Draft: Colin Moran, 3b, University of North Carolina (Marlins/1st round, 6th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
41/41
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/4

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Carlos Rodon, lhp, N.C. State University (2)
• Trea Turner, ss, N.C. State University (9)
• Jeff Hoffman, rhp, East Carolina University (11)
• Braxton Davidson, of/1b, T.C. Roberson HS, Arden (30)
• Ryder Ryan, rhp/3b, North Mecklenburg HS, Waxhaw (149)
• Max Povse, rhp, UNC Greensboro (157)
• Brett Austin, c, N.C. State University (186)
• Ryan Butler, rhp/of, UNC Charlotte (227)
• Michael Russell, ss, University of North Carolina (246)
• Jordan Ramsey, rhp, UNC Wilmington (288)
• Benton Moss, rhp, University of North Carolina (302)
• Logan Jernigan, rhp, N.C. State University (329)
• Drew Van Orden, rhp, Duke University (369)
• Alex Destino, lhp, North Buncombe HS, Weaverville (409)
• Cedric Mullins, of, Louisburg JC (443)
• Storm Edwards, of, West Henderson HS, Hendersonville (448)
• Jeremy Null, rhp, Western Carolina University (466)
• D.J. Burt, ss, Fuquay-Varina HS (479)
• Tyler Bolton, rhp, East Carolina University (495)



South Carolina

South Carolina State-by-State List

STRENGTH:
Grant Holmes, college depth
WEAKNESS: High school depth
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM:
South Carolina
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Spartanburg Methodist
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: A.C. Flora, Columbia

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Daniel Gossett, rhp, Clemson University
WILD CARD: Chad Sobotka, rhp, USC Upstate

Best Out-of-State Prospect, South Carolina Connection:
Hunter Cole, of, University of Georgia (attended high school in Roebuck)
Top 2015 Prospect: Logan Tolbert, ss/rhp, Wren HS, Piedmont
Top 2016 Prospect: Chris Okey, c, Clemson University

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History:
Kris Benson, rhp, Clemson University (1996, Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Chris Owings, ss, Gilbert HS (Diamondbacks/1st round, 41st pick)
2010 Draft: Kyle Parker, 1b, Clemson University (Rockies/1st round, 26th pick)
2011 Draft: Taylor Guerreri, rhp, Spring Valley HS, North Augusta (Rays/1st round, 24th pick)
2012 Draft: Richie Shaffer, 3b, Clemson University (Rays/1st round, 25th pick)
2013 Draft: Nick Ciuffo, c, Lexington HS (Rays/1st round, 21st pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed:
22/21
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/5

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Grant Holmes, rhp, Conway HS (8)
• Daniel Gossett, rhp, Clemson University (54)
• Grayson Greiner, c,  University of South Carolina (85)
• Chad Sobotka, rhp, USC Upstate (127)
• Mason McCullough, rhp, Lander University (137)
• Tanner English, of, University of South Carolina (150)
• Joey Pankake, 3b/ss, University of South Carolina (198)
• Gunnar Heidt, ss, College of Charleston (220)
• Jordan Montgomery, lhp, University of South Carolina (232)
• K.J. Bryant, of, Wade Hampton HS, Taylors (282)
• Madison Stokes, ss, A.C. Flora HS, Columbia (290)
• Wesley Rogers, of, Spartanburg Methodist JC (373)
• Tyler Herb, rhp, Coastal Carolina University (392)
• Ben Smith, lhp, Coastal Carolina University (401)
• Caleb Smith, lhp, University of South Carolina-Aiken (430)

 


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