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Draft  | State Preview | 5/21/2014

State Snapshots: South Central

Patrick Ebert
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Arkansas

Arkansas State-by-State List

STRENGTH: U. of Arkansas draft eligible players
WEAKNESS: High school talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 2

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Arkansas
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Arkansas Baptist
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Fayetteville

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Chris Oliver, rhp, University of Arkansas
WILD CARD: Blake Wiggins, 3b, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Arkansas Connection: Mark Reyes, lhp, Crowder (Mo.) JC (attended high school in Hot Springs Village)
Top 2015 Prospect: Colin Poche, lhp, University of Arkansas
Top 2016 Prospect: Dominic Taccolini, rhp, University of Arkansas

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Jeff King, 3b, University of Arkansas (1986, Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Dallas Keuchel, lhp, University of Arkansas (Astros/7th round)
2010 Draft: Hayden Simpson, rhp, Southern Arkansas (Cubs/1st round, 16th pick)
2011 Draft: Dillon Howard, rhp, Searcy HS (Indians/2nd round)
2012 Draft: Matt Reynolds, 2b, University of Arkansas (Mets/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Ryne Stanek, rhp, University of Arkansas (Rays/1st round, 29th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 20/19
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Chris Oliver, rhp, University of Arkansas (50)
• Brian Anderson, 2b/of, University of Arkansas (77)
• Jalen Beeks, lhp, University of Arkansas (364)
• Blake Wiggins, 3b, Pulaski Academy HS, Little Rock (489)


Louisiana

Louisiana State-by-State List

STRENGTH: College pitchers, high school bats
WEAKNESS: Depth of college, high school talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Louisiana-Lafayette
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Delgado
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Barbe HS, Lake Charles

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Aaron Nola, rhp, Louisiana State University
WILD CARD: Greg Deichmann, ss, Brother Martin HS, Metairie

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Louisiana Connection: Jared West, lhp, University of Houston (attended high school in Shreveport)
Top 2015 Prospect: Alex Bregman, ss, Louisiana State University
Top 2016 Prospect: Mason Templet, 3b, St. Thomas More HS, Lafayette

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Danny Goodwin, c, Southern U. (1975, Angels/1st round, 1st pick); Ben McDonald, rhp, Louisiana State (1989, Orioles/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Jared Mitchell, of, Louisiana State University (White Sox/1st round, 23rd round)
2010 Draft: Anthony Ranaudo, rhp, Louisiana State University (Red Sox/1st round, 39th pick)
2011 Draft: Mikie Mahtook, of, Louisiana State University (Rays/1st round, 31st pick)
2012 Draft: Kevin Gausman, rhp, Louisiana State University (Orioles/1st round, 4th pick)
2013 Draft: Ryan Eades, rhp, Louisiana State University (Twins/2nd round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 20/19
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Aaron Nola, rhp, Louisiana State University (5)
• Chase Vallot, c, St. Thomas More HS, Youngsville (51)
• Randy LeBlanc, rhp, Tulane University (228)
• Austin Robichaux, rhp, University of Louisiana-Lafayette (265)
• Greg Deichmann, ss, Brother Martin HS, Metairie (266)
• Seth Harrison, of, University of Louisiana-Lafayette (276)
• Carson Baranik, rhp, University of Louisiana-Lafayette (308)
• Austin Bain, rhp, Dutchtown HS, Geismer (323)
• Mark Laird, of, Louisiana State University (432)
• Handsome Monica, c, St. Paul's HS, Mandeville (461)
• Michael Clemens, rhp, McNeese State University (464)
• Andro Cutura, rhp, Southeastern Louisiana University (474)
• Caleb Adams, of, University of Louisiana-Lafayette (492)


Oklahoma

Oklahoma State-by-State List

STRENGTH: High school power bats
WEAKNESS: Impact college talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 2

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Oklahoma State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Connors State
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Stillwater

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Jake Jewell, rhp, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
WILD CARD: Bryce Carter, c, Cascia Hall Prep, Tulsa

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Oklahoma Connection: Brian Anderson, 2b/of, University of Arkansas (attended high school in Edmond)
Top 2015 Prospect: Donnie Walton, ss, Oklahoma State University
Top 2016 Prospect: Garrett Williams, lhp, Oklahoma State University

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Mike Moore, rhp, Oral Roberts University (1981, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Chad James, lhp, Yukon HS (Marlins/1st round, 17th pick)
2010 Draft: Andrelton Simmons, ss-rhp, Western Oklahoma JC (Braves/2nd round, 70th pick)
2011 Draft: Dylan Bundy, rhp, Owasso HS (Orioles/1st round, 4th pick)
2012 Draft: Andrew Heaney, lhp, Oklahoma State University (Marlins/1st round, 9th pick)
2013 Draft: Jonathan Gray, rhp, University of Oklahoma (Rockies/1st round, 3rd pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 16/16
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 11/9
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/3

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Bryce Carter, c, Cascia Hall Prep, Tulsa (122)
• Jake Jewell, rhp, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M JC (159)
• Jon Littell, of/3b, Stillwater HS (163)
• Jose Trevino, 3b/c, Oral Roberts University (174)
• Nick White, rhp, Berryhill HS, Tulsa (176)
• Adam Choplick, lhp, University of Oklahoma (252)
• Gavin Lavalley, 1b, Carl Albert HS, Midwest City (263)
• Zach Fish, of, Oklahoma State University (295)
• Julian Merryweather, rhp, Oklahoma Baptist University (378)
• Caleb Eldridge, 1b, Deer Creek HS, Edmond (403)
• Braden Webb, rhp, Owasso HS (405)


Texas

Texas State-by-State List

STRENGTH: Pitching at all levels
WEAKNESS: Position players
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Houston
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Grayson
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Langham Creek HS, Houston

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Trey Supak, rhp, LaGrange HS
WILD CARD: Zech Lemond, rhp, Rice University

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Texas Connection: Jordan Foley, rhp, Central Michigan University (attended high school in The Colony)
Top 2015 Prospect: Riley Ferrell, rhp, Texas Christian University
Top 2016 Prospect: Garrett Wolforth, c, Concordia Lutheran HS, Round Rock

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: David Clyde, lhp, Westchester HS, Houston (1973, Rangers/1st round, 1st pick); Matt Anderson, rhp, Rice (1997, Tigers/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Matthew Purke, lhp, Klein HS (Rangers/1st round, 14th pick)
2010 Draft: Jamison Tallion, rhp, The Woodlands HS (Pirates/1st round, 2nd pick)
2011 Draft: Anthony Rendon, 3b, Rice University (Nationals/1st round, 6th pick)
2012 Draft: Courtney Hawkins, of, Corpus Christi Carroll HS (White Sox/1st round, 13th pick)
2013 Draft: Kohl Stewart, rhp, St. Pius X HS, Houston (Twins/1st round, 4th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 64/55
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 24/16
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 33/13

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Tyler Kolek, rhp, Shepherd HS (3)
• Brandon Finnegan, lhp, Texas Christian University (15)
• Michael Kopech, rhp, Mt. Pleasant HS (48)
• Garrett Fulenchek, rhp, Howe HS (52)
• Zech Lemond, rhp, Rice University (61)
• Trey Supak, rhp, LaGrange HS (83)
• Dillon Peters, lhp, University of Texas (86)
• Daniel Mengden, c/rhp, Texas A&M University (103)
• Michael Cantu, c, Foy H. Moody HS, Corpus Christi (106)
• Robbie Dickey, rhp, Blinn JC (120)
• Turner Larkins, rhp, James Martin HS, Arlington (125)
• Justin Twine, ss, Falls City HS, Hemphill (131)
• Cy Sneed, rhp, Dallas Baptist University (139)
• Zach Thompson, rhp, University of Texas-Arlington (154)
• John Curtiss, rhp, University of Texas (158)
• Tanner Scott, lhp, Howard JC (190)
• Skyler Ewing, c/1b, Rice University (193)
• Mark Payton, of, University of Texas (218)
• Austen Williams, rhp, Texas State University (221)
• Kevin Cron, 1b, Texas Christian University (230)
• Tyler Eppler, rhp, Sam Houston State University (242)
• Cason Sherrod, rhp, W.T. White HS, Dallas (243)
• Stone Garrett, of, George Ranch HS, Sugar Land (247)
• Tejay Antone, rhp, Weatherford JC (254)
• Parker French, rhp, University of Texas (264)
• Eric Thomas, of, Langham Creek HS, Houston (270)
• Holden Helmink, rhp, San Jacinto JC (297)
• Case Rolen, rhp, Sherman HS (298)
• Hayden Simerly, of, Sam Houston State University (336)
• Lukas Schiraldi, rhp, University of Texas (339)
• Ryan O'Hearn, 1b, Sam Houston State University (343)
• Chris Gittens, 1b/rhp, Grayson JC (348)
• Corey Holmes, rhp, Concordia University (362)
• Ryan Hingst, rhp, Franklin HS, El Paso (365)
• B.J. Myers, rhp, Flower Mound HS (374)
• Travis Jones, ss, Atascocita HS, Humble (388)
• Sterling Wynn, lhp, McLennan JC (393)
• Connor Wong, ss, Pearland HS (397)
• Jonathan Ducoff, ss, Kingwood Park HS, Kingwood (400)
• Jared West, lhp, University of Houston (410)
• Matt Spruill, 3b, Panola JC (411)
• Paul Voelker, rhp, Dallas Baptist University (434)
• Garrett McCain, of, Wylie East HS, Lavon (444)
• Nathan Thornhill, rhp, University of Texas (453)
• Jake Jarvis, rhp, Klein Collins HS, Spring (460)
• Patrick Mahomes, 3b/of, Whitehouse HS, Tyler (471)
• Patrick Mathis, of, Venus HS (483)
• Aaron Garza, rhp, University of Houston (494)
• Seth Romero, lhp, Columbia HS, West Columbia (496)
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