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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
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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

Arizona

Arizona State-by-State List

STRENGTH: Early round high school talent
WEAKNESS: College talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 2

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Arizona State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Mesa
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Hamilton HS, Chandler

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Spencer Moran, rhp, Moutain View HS, Mesa
WILD CARD: Brandon Bonilla, lhp, Grand Canyon University

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Arizona Connection: Austin Byler, 1b/3b, University of Nevada (attended high school in Peoria)
Top 2015 Prospect: Brett Lilek, lhp, Arizona State
Top 2016 Prospect: Bobby Dalbec, 1b/rhp, University of Arizona

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Rick Monday, of, Arizona State University (1965, Athletics/1st round, 1st pick); Floyd Bannister, lhp, Arizona State University (1976, Astros/1st round, 1st pick); Bob Horner, 3b, Arizona State University (1978, Braves/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Mike Leake, rhp, Arizona State University (Reds/1st round, 8th pick)
2010 Draft: Taylor Lindsey, ss, Desert Mountain HS, Scottsdale (Angels/1st round, 37th pick)
2011 Draft: Keenan Walker, of, Central Arizona JC (White Sox/1st round, 47th pick)
2012 Draft: Deven Marrero, ss, Arizona State University (Red Sox/1st round, 24th pick)
2013 Draft: Trevor Williams, rhp, Arizona State University (Marlins/2nd round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 16/14
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 12/9
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 15/8

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Alex Verdugo, lhp/of, Sahuaro HS, Tucson (59)
• Cole Tucker, ss, Mountain Pointe HS, Phoenix (79)
• Ryan Castellani, rhp, Brophy Prep, Phoenix (169)
• Spencer Moran, rhp, Mountain View HS, Mesa (194)
• Jorge Perez, rhp, Grand Canyon University (204)
• Andrew Shaps, lhp/of, Chaparral HS, Paradise Valley (312)
• Brandon Bonilla, lhp, Grand Canyon University (313)
• Brock Dykxhoorn, rhp, Central Arizona JC (326)
• Trent Gilbert, 2b, University of Arizona (449)

Colorado

Colorado State-by-State List

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

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Colorado Mesa
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Lamar
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Regis Jesuit HS, Denver

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Jordan Holloway, rhp, Ralston Valley Senior HS, Arvada
WILD CARD: David Peterson, lhp, Regis Jesuit HS, Denver

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Colorado Connection: Kyle Freeland, lhp, University of Evansville (attended high school in Denver)
Top 2015 Prospect: Nick Shumpert, ss, Highlands Ranch HS, Lone Tree
Top 2016 Prospect: Maverick Handley, c, Mullen HS, Lakewood

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Luke Hochevar, rhp, Wray (2006, Royals/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Geoff Baldwin, 1b, Grand Junction HS (Royals/10th round)
2010 Draft: Kevin Gausman, rhp, Grandview Prep, Aurora (Dodgers/6th round)
2011 Draft: Greg Bird, c, Grandview Prep, Aurora (Yankees/5th round)
2012 Draft: Ryan Warner, rhp, Pine Creek HS, Colorado Springs (Rockies/3rd round)
2013 Draft: Sam Wilson, lhp, Lamar CC (Cubs/8th round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 9/1

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Jordan Holloway, rhp, Ralston Valley HS, Arvada (214)
• David Peterson, lhp, Regis Jesuit HS, Denver (223)
• Brock Burke, lhp, Evergreen HS (451)

Idaho

Idaho State-by-State List

STRENGTH: Lewis-Clark State depth
WEAKNESS: Impact talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Lewis-Clark State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Southern Idaho
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Bishop Kelly HS, Boise

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Isaac Anderson, rhp/of, Southern Idaho CC
WILD CARD: Joe Martarano, 3b, Boise State University (football)

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Idaho Connection: Porter Clayton, lhp, University of Oregon (attended high school in Idaho Falls)
Top 2015 Prospect: Sage Diehm, lhp, Skyview HS, Nampa
Top 2016 Prospect: Michael Sexton, ss, Lewis-Clark State University

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Mike Garman, rhp, Caldwell HS (1967, Red Sox/1st round, 3rd pick)
2009 Draft: Tyler Curtis, rhp, JC of Southern Idaho (Marlins/13th round)
2010 Draft: Kawika Emsley-Pai, c, Lewis-Clark State University (Diamondbacks/10th round)
2011 Draft: Zach Arneson, rhp, Lewis-Clark State University (Yankees/9th round)
2012 Draft: Zeb Sneed, rhp, Northwest Nazarene College (Royals/11th round)
2013 Draft: Mason Smith, of, Rocky Mountain HS, Meridian (Padres/4th round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Isaac Anderson, rhp/of, Southern Idaho JC (407)

Montana

Montana State-by-State List

OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 4

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Montana State-Billings
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Miles

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Montana Connection: Ben Roberts, of, Washington State (attended high school in Missoula)
Top 2015 Prospect: No established candidate
Top 2016 Prospect: Casey Merritt, of, Montana State-Billings

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Les Rohr, lhp, West HS, Billings (1965, Mets/1st round, 2nd pick)
2009 Draft: None selected
2010 Draft: None selected
2011 Draft: Ben Roberts, of, Sentinel HS, Missoula (Diamondbacks/7th round)
2012 Draft: Justin Black, of, Billings West HS (Braves/4th round)
2013 Draft: Riley King, of, Carroll University (Royals/24th round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: None
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Gage Hinsz, rhp, Billings West HS (202)
• Slade Heggen, c, Loyola Sacred Heart HS, Missoula (342)

Nevada

Nevada State-by-State List

STRENGTH: Erick Fedde, depth in college, JC ranks
WEAKNESS: Impact high school players
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: UNLV
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Western Nevada
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Bishop Gorman HS, Henderson

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Erick Fedde, rhp, UNLV
WILD CARD: Erick Fedde

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Nevada Connection: Brandon Show, rhp, San Diego (attended high school in Las Vegas)
Top 2015 Prospect: Cadyn Grenier, ss, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas
Top 2016 Prospect: Nick Quintana, ss, Arbor View HS, Las Vegas

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Bryce Harper, c, JC of Southern Nevada (2010, Nationals/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Jeff Malm, 1b, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas (Rays/5th round)
2010 Draft: Bryce Harper, c, JC of Southern Nevada (Nationals/1st round, 1st pick)
2011 Draft: Jake Hager, ss, Sierra Vista HS, Las Vegas (Rays/1st round, 29th pick)
2012 Draft: Joey Gallo, 3b, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas (Rangers/1st round, 39th pick)
2013 Draft: Braden Shipley, rhp, University of Nevada (Diamondbacks/1st round, 15th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 6/6
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 4/3
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/2

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Erick Fedde, rhp, UNLV (27)
• Austin Byler, 1b/3b, University of Nevada (212)
• Jon Richy, rhp, UNLV (225)
• Gabriel Gonzalez, rhp, Arbor View HS, Las Vegas (272)
• Conor Harber, of/rhp, JC of Western Nevada JC (402)
• Tyler Wells, lhp, University of Nevada (488)

New Mexico

New Mexico State-by-State List

STRENGTH: College hitters
WEAKNESS: Impact talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 2

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: New Mexico
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: New Mexico
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: La Cueva HS, Albuquerque

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Kholton Sanchez, c, New Mexico CC
WILD CARD: Chase Harris, of, University of New Mexico

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Mexico Connection: Brent Jones, rhp, Cornell University (attended high school in Albuquerque)
Top 2015 Prospect: Drew Bridges, rhp/ss, University of New Mexico
Top 2016 Prospect: Lane Milligan, c, University of New Mexico

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Duane Ward, rhp, Farmington HS (1982, Braves/1st round, 9th pick)
2009 Draft: Max Walla, of, Albuquerque Academy (Brewers/2nd round)
2010 Draft: Rafael Neda, c, University of New Mexico (Brewers/10th round)
2011 Draft: Blake Swihart, c, Cleveland HS, Rio Rancho (Red Sox/1st round, 26th pick)
2012 Draft: Shilo McCall, of, Piedra Vista HS, Farmington (Giants/9th round)
2013 Draft: D.J. Peterson, 3b, University of New Mexico (Mariners/1st round, 12th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 8/7
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Alex Real, c/1b, University of New Mexico (475)
• Chase Harris, of, University of New Mexico (481)

Utah

Utah State-by-State List

STRENGTH: College pitching
WEAKNESS: College position players
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 3

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Dixie State
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Salt Lake
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Jordan HS, Sandy

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Kolton Mahoney, rhp, Brigham Young
WILD CARD: Maverick Buffo, rhp, Spanish Fork HS, Salem

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Utah Connection: Kavin Keyes, 3b/2b, Oregon State University (attended high school in Sandy)
Top 2015 Prospect: Trey Kamachi, rhp/ss, Dixie State University
Top 2016 Prospect: Dakota Donovan, rhp, Pineview HS, Washington

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Cory Snyder, 3b, Brigham Young University (1984, Indians/1st round, 4th pick)
2009 Draft: Steve Parker, 3b, Brigham Young University (Athletics/5th round)
2010 Draft: Marcus Littlewood, ss, Pine View HS, St. George (Mariners/2nd round)
2011 Draft: C.J. Cron, 1b, University of Utah (Angels/1st round, 14th pick)
2012 Draft: Tyler Wagner, rhp, University of Utah (Brewers/4th round)
2013 Draft: Jacob Hannemann, of, Brigham Young University (Cubs/3rd round)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

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

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Mitch Watrous, rhp, University of Utah (213)
• Kolton Mahoney, rhp, Brigham Young University (468)

Wyoming

OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 1

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Wyoming Connection: Cody Farrell, c/of, Central Arizona JC (attended high school in Cheyenne)

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Brandon Nimmo, of, East HS, Cheyenne (2011, Mets/1st round, 13th pick)
2009 Draft: No selection
2010 Draft: No selection
2011 Draft: Brandon Nimmo, of, East HS, Cheyenne (2011, Mets/1st round, 13th pick)
2012 Draft: No selection
2013 Draft: No selection

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

High School Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0

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