2015 MLB Draft thread

[JHicks3636]

The Pittsburg Pirates lost Russell Martin to the Blue Jays who then lost its 1st round pick. The Pirates pick
32. Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B, HS
Son of a former major leaguer

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Jon Tayler ‏@JATayler  · 3h3 hours ago 
Dansby Swanson is the first college shortstop taken first overall since the Pirates drafted Jeff King out of Arkansas in 1986.

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan  · 2h2 hours ago 
When Astros passed on Arkansas CF Andrew Benintendi at No. 5, Red Sox were thrilled. Sources say he's Boston's guy at No. 7.

Matt Jones ‏@matthewojones  · 2h2 hours ago 
Andrew Benintendi is Arkansas' fifth first round draft pick since 2007. Only Vanderbilt (7) has more among SEC teams during that time.

Good info

[JHicks3636]

Kansas City with a compensation pick. They lost James Shields to the Padres who lost its 1st round pick
33. Nolan Watson, RHP, HS
Vandy signee

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Detroit Tigers go next for losing Max Scherzer to the Nationals who lost its 1st round pick
34. Christin Stewart, OF, Tennessee

[ucahogfan]

Detroit Tigers go next for losing Max Scherzer to the Nationals who lost its 1st round pick
34. Christin Stewart, OF, Tennessee

The Tigers love SEC players and commits.  Might be a little bit of a reach, but he is a player.

[ucahogfan]

Kansas City with a compensation pick. They lost James Shields to the Padres who lost its 1st round pick
33. Nolan Watson, RHP, HS
Vandy signee

Finally a Vandy signee off the board.  Hopefully we see another 5-6 tonight because there could be that many.  Their recruiting class is just nasty.

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Los Angeles Dodgers get a pick for losing Hanley Ramirez to Boston who lost its Competitive Balance Round B pick. The Bums take
35. Kyle Funkhouser, RHP, Louisville

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The last compensation pick goes to Baltimore for losing Nelson Cruz to the Seattle Mariners who lost its 1st round pick.
36. Ryan Mountcastle, SS, HS
Another shortstop

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The next 6 picks are called Competitive Balance Round A picks. I have no idea what that means. Feel free to jump in if you know. TV is calling it Lottery Round A.

[King]

Some projected him to be drafted by now, but almost all had him first round...

Ouch, I guess he has really fallen.

[flippinhogmana]

Ouch, I guess he has really fallen.

no, he went in the first round

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The first pick in this round goes to the Houston Astros via trade with the Seattle Mariners. The choice is
37. Daz Cameron, OF, HS

[ucahogfan]

The first pick in this round goes to the Houston Astros via trade with the Seattle Mariners. The choice is
37. Daz Cameron, OF, HS

If one team has the pool to sign him, it is the Astros.  They can probably get Bregman for 4M or so (it will be underslot) which leaves them some money to play with to sign him.

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The Colorado Rockies go next in the round
38. Tyler Nevin, 3B, HS

[ucahogfan]

I liked hearing the interview with Manfred on MLB Network and how he wants to make the MLB Draft a bigger event.  It sounded like he wanted to coordinate with the CWS.  Maybe they can have the first two rounds the Friday night before the first round which would have more big time college players there.

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Next up is the St. Louis Cardinals. Choice is
39. Jake Woodford, RHP, HS

[ucahogfan]

Next up is the St. Louis Cardinals. Choice is
39. Jake Woodford, RHP, HS

HS teammates with #5 overall pick Kyle Tucker and is signed with Florida.

[JHicks3636]

This round is flying. The Milwaukee Brewers choose
40. Nathan Kirby, LHP, Virginia

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Atlanta Braves, via trade with San Diego, pick
41. Austin Riley, 3B, HS
Miss State signee

[ucahogfan]

Atlanta Braves, via trade with San Diego, pick
41. Austin Riley, 3B, HS
Miss State signee

Interesting selection for the Braves.  Good to see a Mississippi State signee off the board.  He will start out at 3B for the Braves, but is much like Brett Eibner and could move to the mound if needed.  Throws 95 from the mound.

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Last pick in this round goes to the Cleveland Indians.
42. Triston McKenzie, RHP, HS
Vandy recruit

[ucahogfan]

Last pick in this round goes to the Cleveland Indians.
42. Triston McKenzie, RHP, HS
Vandy recruit

Two Vandy recruits off the board.  Still need more to get drafted.

[JHicks3636]

2nd round will go at same speed. 28 choices in this round.

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Arizona Diamondbacks kick off Round 2.
43. Alex Young, LHP, TCU

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Colorado Rockies
44. Peter Lambert, RHP, HS

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Texas Rangers
45. Eric Jenkins, OF, HS

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Houston Astros
46. Thomas Eshelman, RHP, Fullerton

[ucahogfan]

Houston Astros
46. Thomas Eshelman, RHP, Fullerton

Just closed out a game to advance to Omaha.  Going to be a night he never forgets.

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Chicago Cubs
47. Donnie Dewees, OF, Univ North Florida

[ucahogfan]

Chicago Cubs
47. Donnie Dewees, OF, Univ North Florida

A poor man's Andrew Benintendi.  Very similar skill set.

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Philadelphia Phillies
48. Scott Kingery, 2B, Arizona

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Cincinnati Reds
49. Antonio Santillan, RHP, HS

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Miami Marlins
50. Brett Lilek, RHP, Arizona State

2/3 of tonight's picks completed

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San Diego Padres
51. Austin Smith, RHP, HS

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Tampa Bay Rays
52. Chris Betts, C, HS

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New York Mets, only pick today. Dwight Gooden announced the pick
53. Desmond Lindsay, OF, HS

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Atlanta Braves
54. Lucas Herbert, C, HS

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Milwaukee Brewers
55. Cody Ponce, RHP, Cal Poly Pomona

[ucahogfan]

Atlanta Braves
54. Lucas Herbert, C, HS

He should be very familiar with Allard since he was only his battery mate this year.  Second pair of HS teammates off the board so far.

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Toronto Blue Jays
56. Brady Singer, RHP, HS

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Commercial break thank goodness

[RazorPiggie]

Any idea about what round Spoon is projected to go?

[ucahogfan]

Any idea about what round Spoon is projected to go?

Really depends.  Don't think he was on any top 500 lists though like Benintendi and Killian were.

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New York Yankees
57. Jeff Degano, LHP, Indiana State

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Washington Nationals-its first pick of the night
58. Andrew Stevenson, OF, LSU

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Cleveland Indians
59. Juan Hillman, LHP, HS

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Seattle Mariners
60. Nick Neidert, RHP, HS
South Carolina signee

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San Francisco Giants
61. Andrew Suarez, LHP, University of Miami

[ucahogfan]

San Francisco Giants
61. Andrew Suarez, LHP, University of Miami

Cheaper senior sign who turned down the Nationals in the 2nd round last year.

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Pittsburg Pirates
62. Kevin Kramer, SS, UCLA