Draft Tracker | 2012 First-Year Player Draft

DOB

Class

306

Niggli, John

Liberty University

RHP

R/R

6'04"

185

1990-05-02

246

Schiller, Cameron

Oral Roberts U

S/R

6'00"

195

1989-11-30

336

Shiver, Joseph

Southern Polytechnic St U

RHP

R/R

6'02"

175

1990-10-21

456

Smith, Kwinton

Dillon HS (SC)

R/R

6'03"

175

1994-07-01

426

Stafford, Sam

Texas

LHP

L/L

6'04"

200

1990-04-27

Wiles, Collin

Blue Valley West HS (KS)

RHP

R/R

6'04"

187

1994-05-30

Williams, Nick

Galveston Ball HS (TX)

L/L

6'03"

195

1993-09-08

Comments: Every Draft class has a number of raw, toolsy high school players, the high-risk, high-reward types that some teams love. Williams fits that mold perfectly.The Texas prepster reminds some of a less-refined Ken Griffey Jr., and a team taking him can only hope he develops as such. Williams has very good raw power, especially to his pull side, and a short swing could mean some good overall hitting skills. A tremendous athlete, Williams has excellent speed that should play once he learns more about baserunning.Defensively, he has a strong arm -- as pitcher, he's touched 94 mph -- but he doesn't throw well yet from the outfield. The raw tools are all there; it will take a team willing to be patient to see them turn into performance. But it could be well worth the wait.

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486

Winston, Jameis

Hueytown HS (AL)

S/R

6'04"

190

1994-01-06

Comments: A two-sport standout in high school, the biggest immediate question facing teams interested in his tools is whether or not he can be lured from quarterbacking at Florida State to play baseball full-time as a pro. Winston does bring a football mentality to the baseball field and he has some pretty good skills to go along with that aggressive demeanor. A switch-hitter, he's a spray hitter who shows more power potential from the right side. Winston is an average runner who is better under way, though he has enough wheels to have above-average range as a defender. He has more than enough arm (he also pitches) in the outfield and can play any position out there. More than anything, Winston just needs to play to improve his instincts and baseball IQ. Whether he chooses that path after the Draft should be an interesting storyline to watch.

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112

Alford, Anthony

Petal HS (MS)

R/R

6'01"

205

1994-07-20

Comments: On the plus side, Alford has tools galore and the ability to do a lot of exciting things on the baseball field. On the negative, he also has that on the football field and has told teams he won't want to sign if selected. Based on pure, raw tools, Alford has close to or as much upside as anyone on this list. He has a pretty good approach at the plate, with a willingness to take what the pitcher gives him. Alford's strength should generate at least average power down the line. A plus runner, he'll be a basestealer once he learns that craft. The speed helps him in the outfield as well, and he tends to get good reads off the bat. Alford has a football scholarship to Southern Miss, so it will be interesting to see -- especially given the new Draft system in place in terms of spending -- if any team will be willing to give signing him away from the gridiron a shot.

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325

Azor, Alex

United States Naval Academy

L/L

5'11"

190

1988-11-21

475

Borucki, Ryan

Mundelein HS (IL)

LHP

L/L

6'04"

175

1994-03-31

Davis, D.J.

Stone County HS (MS)

L/L

6'01"

180

1993-06-27

Comments: Players who make a charge up draft boards are said to have "helium." Davis was floating up about as quickly as anyone in the class. Scouts have always known about Davis's speed. It's a plus -- he might be the fastest player in the Draft class -- and he knows how to use it, showing base-stealing acumen as well as very good range in center field. What's made him a more complete prospect is how far he's come with the bat. He's showing the ability to use a better approach and hit the gaps, developing from a guy who can run to a guy who can hit and run. He doesn't have a great arm, but it's playable in center and the rest of his defensive tools are outstanding. More than anything, Davis plays with high energy and seems to understand his game, profiling as a dynamic leadoff hitter type at the next level.

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DeJong, Chase

Woodrow Wilson HS (CA)

RHP

L/R

6'04"

185

1993-12-29

Comments: If Shane Watson is the puncher among the Southern California high school arms in this year's Draft class, DeJong is the boxer. The two have had some memorable meetings this year, with DeJong throwing well in both, and all season long. Tall and physical, DeJong will throw his fastball in the 87-92 mph range. He has a very good curve, comparable to Watson's and a very good feel for his changeup. He has a feel for pitching beyond many high schoolers, though his delivery, while improved, still needs some work. Watson has the better pure stuff (the puncher), DeJong the better pitchability (the boxer). Watson is thought to be going earlier, but both USC recruits could be off the board in the first few rounds.

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175

Delatte, Brad

Nicholls St U

LHP

L/L

6'00"

175

1990-01-13

145

Donahue, Tucker

Stetson University

RHP

R/R

6'02"

200

1990-08-27

265

Frawley, Harrison

Coastal Carolina U

R/R

6'01"

195

1989-06-01

Gonzales, Tyler

James Madison HS (TX)

RHP

R/R

6'02"

175

1993-01-22

Comments: Gonzales is more thrower than pitcher, but guys who can throw as hard as he can will always generate interest. Also a shortstop who could potentially play and pitch at the University of Texas, most think he should pitch as a professional. That might be because he has a potentially plus fastball, one he's cranked up to 96 mph in the past. He throws a slider which shows glimpses of being a good power breaking ball. There's effort to his delivery and his command is spotty. He's also not the biggest or most physical pitcher, causing concern to some about his durability. Gonzales, the nephew of a cross-checker, has the benefit of being eligible again for the Draft in two years should he go on to Texas, but it will be interesting to see if a team takes a shot at being able to bring his strong right arm into a professional setting sooner.

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355

Heyman, Grant

Pittsford Sutherland HS (NY)

L/R

6'04"

185

1993-11-07

385

Kellogg, Ryan

Henry Street HS

LHP

R/L

6'05"

215

1994-02-04

295

Leyland, Jordan

Azusa Pacific University

R/R

6'04"

205

1989-09-06

Nay, Mitch

Hamilton HS (AZ)

R/R

6'03"

195

1993-09-20

Comments: The high school third baseman's name was moving up Draft boards as he capped off a so-so senior season extremely well. His calling card is his raw power, which some think will be at least above average, perhaps even plus. The question is more about his ability to hit, which projects more as fringy average. He made some adjustments to his mechanics at the plate, going from being bent over at the waist early in the year to standing up a little taller, and it paid dividends. He has the arm to play third, but his footwork isn't great, and some wonder if he'll stay there. A move to an outfielder corner might make sense. Whoever takes him will be buying the power bat, and it could result in him coming off the board on the first day of the Draft.

235

Parmley, Ian

Liberty University

L/L

5'11"

1989-12-19

205

Phillips, Eric

Georgia Southern

R/R

6'02"

1990-07-16

415

Silviano, John

Summit Christian School (FL)

L/R

5'11"

190

1994-07-11

Smoral, Matt

Solon HS (OH)

LHP

L/L

6'08"

220

1994-03-18

Comments: There's a lot to like about this prep lefty, from his size to his arm strength to his delivery. Before a stress fracture in his right foot ended his season in April, he was fairly high on Draft boards, with teams liking him more or less depending on how teams feel he will develop in the future. When healthy, Smoral uses an easy arm action to deliver an above-average fastball that sits in the 91-92 mph range. He'll occasionally show a plus heater. He has a very good feel for a sinking changeup and can throw both for strikes. Smoral does throw a slider, but it's a below-average offering right now that doesn't have enough depth. He's poised on the mound and goes right after hitters, but he will have to improve that breaking ball if he wants to be a starter at the next level. If he can sharpen that slider, he does have the other tools to pitch in that role. The team that takes him will be banking on his very high ceiling, though not being seen for the rest of the spring is sure to hurt his stock.

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Stroman, Marcus

Duke

RHP

R/R

5'09"

185

1991-05-01

Comments: College relievers always get looks in the early stages of the Draft if they are believed to be able to move quickly to the big leagues. Stroman has the chance to be the first of those closer types to go off the board.Because of his size and electric arm, he gets Tom Gordon comparisions all the time. He throws his fastball consistently in the mid-90s with some pretty good tail when it's down in the zone. He complements it with a power curve that has a nasty late break to it. His command isn't fine, but he's generally around the strike zone with both offerings.As a short reliever, that might be all he needs at the next level. Stroman is coming off a dominant summer with USA Baseball, so scouts will be very curious to see how his junior season unfolds.

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445

Wasilewski, Zakery

Tazewell HS (VA)

LHP

L/L

6'01"

190

1993-06-16

234

Benincasa, Robert

Florida State

RHP

R/R

6'01"

180

1990-09-05

Giolito, Lucas

Harvard-Westlake HS (CA)

RHP

R/R

6'06"

230

1994-07-14

Comments: Until a sprained ulnar collateral ligament sidelined him for his senior season, it appeared Giolito had a legitimate shot at becoming the first high school right-hander in Draft history to go No. 1 overall.Getting comps to Roy Halladay, in terms of his size, Giolito has been projected to have three above-average to plus offerings at his disposal at the next level. While his fastball sits comfortably in the 93-mph range, he was able to reach back and crank it up to 96 mph when needed. It's a heavy fastball that has some very good late movement, and his downhill plane makes it even tougher. Giolito throws a power curve with a sharp break as it reaches the plate. He also has an excellent changeup that dips like a split-fingered pitch. He's got above-average command of all three, keeping his pitches down in the strike zone to go along with above-average mound presence and competitiveness.The SoCal right-hander wasn't viewed as having any real weaknesses, and, unlike many prep pitchers, it was thought he could move fairly quickly through a system. How his elbow injury impacts his Draft status, though, remains to be seen.

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204

Jennings, Hayden

Evangel Christian Academy (LA)

L/L

6'00"

170

1992-10-16

First Round

1. Houston Astros
2. Minnesota Twins
3. Seattle Mariners
4. Baltimore Orioles
5. Kansas City Royals
6. Chicago Cubs
7. San Diego Padres
8. Pittsburgh Pirates
9. Miami Marlins
10. Colorado Rockies
11. Oakland Athletics
12. New York Mets
13. Chicago White Sox
14. Cincinnati Reds
15. Cleveland Indians
16. Washington Nationals
17. Toronto Blue Jays
18. Los Angeles Dodgers
19. St. Louis Cardinals (A. Pujols - LAA)
20. San Francisco Giants
21. Atlanta Braves
22. Toronto Blue Jays (T. Beede - unsigned)
23. St. Louis Cardinals
24. Boston Red Sox
25. Tampa Bay Rays
26. Arizona Diamondbacks
27. Milwaukee Brewers (P. Fielder - DET)
28. Milwaukee Brewers
29. Texas Rangers
30. New York Yankees
31. Boston Red Sox (J. Papelbon - PHI)

Comp Round A

32. Minnesota Twins (M. Cuddyer - COL)
33. San Diego Padres (H. Bell - MIA)
34. Oakland Athletics (J. Willingham - MIN)
35. New York Mets (J. Reyes - MIA)
36. St. Louis Cardinals (A. Pujols - LAA)
37. Boston Red Sox (J. Papelbon - PHI)
38. Milwaukee Brewers (P. Fielder - DET)
39. Texas Rangers (C.J. Wilson - LAA)
40. Philadelphia Phillies (R. Madson - CIN)
41. Houston Astros (C. Barmes - PIT)
42. Minnesota Twins (J. Kubel - ARI)
43. Chicago Cubs (A. Ramirez - MIL)
44. San Diego Padres (A. Harang - LAD)
45. Pittsburgh Pirates (R. Doumit - MIN)
46. Colorado Rockies (M. Ellis - LAD)
47. Oakland Athletics (D. De Jesus - CHC)
48. Chicago White Sox (M. Buehrle - MIA)
49. Cincinnati Reds (R. Hernandez - COL)
50. Toronto Blue Jays (F. Francisco - NYM)
51. Los Angeles Dodgers (R. Barajas - PIT)
52. St. Louis Cardinals (O. Dotel - DET)
53. Texas Rangers (D. Oliver - TOR)
54. Philadelphia Phillies (R. Ibanez - NYY)
55. San Diego Padres (B. Austin - unsigned)
56. Chicago Cubs (C. Pena - TB)
57. Cincinnati Reds (F. Cordero - TOR)
58. Toronto Blue Jays (J. Rauch - NYM)
59. St. Louis Cardinals (E. Jackson - WAS)
60. Toronto Blue Jays (J. Molina - TB)

Second Round

61. Houston Astros
62. Oakland Athletics (J. Willingham - MIN)
63. Minnesota Twins
64. Seattle Mariners
65. Baltimore Orioles
66. Kansas City Royals
67. Chicago Cubs
68. San Diego Padres
69. Pittsburgh Pirates
70. San Diego Padres (H. Bell - MIA)
71. New York Mets (J. Reyes - MIA)
72. Minnesota Twins (M. Cuddyer - COL)
73. Colorado Rockies
74. Oakland Athletics
75. New York Mets
76. Chicago White Sox
77. Philadelphia Phillies (R. Madson - CIN)
78. Cincinnati Reds
79. Cleveland Indians
80. Washington Nationals
81. Toronto Blue Jays
82. Los Angeles Dodgers
83. Texas Rangers (C.J. Wilson - LAA)
84. San Francisco Giants
85. Atlanta Braves
86. St. Louis Cardinals
87. Boston Red Sox
88. Tampa Bay Rays
89. New York Yankees (S. Stafford - unsigned)
90. Arizona Diamondbacks
91. Detroit Tigers
92. Milwaukee Brewers
93. Texas Rangers
94. New York Yankees
95. Philadelphia Phillies

Third Round

96. Houston Astros
97. Minnesota Twins
98. Seattle Mariners
99. Baltimore Orioles
100. Kansas City Royals
101. Chicago Cubs
102. San Diego Padres
103. Pittsburgh Pirates
104. Miami Marlins
105. Colorado Rockies
106. Oakland Athletics
107. New York Mets
108. Chicago White Sox
109. Cincinnati Reds
110. Cleveland Indians
111. Washington Nationals
112. Toronto Blue Jays
113. Los Angeles Dodgers
114. Los Angeles Angels
115. San Francisco Giants
116. Atlanta Braves
117. St. Louis Cardinals
118. Boston Red Sox
119. Tampa Bay Rays
120. Arizona Diamondbacks
121. Detroit Tigers
122. Milwaukee Brewers
123. Texas Rangers
124. New York Yankees
125. Philadelphia Phillies

Comp Round B

126. Seattle Mariners (K. Cron - unsigned)
127. Miami Marlins (C. Barron - unsigned)
128. Colorado Rockies (P. O'Brien - unsigned)

Rounds 4-40

129. Houston Astros
130. Minnesota Twins
131. Seattle Mariners
132. Baltimore Orioles
133. Kansas City Royals
134. Chicago Cubs
135. San Diego Padres
136. Pittsburgh Pirates
137. Miami Marlins
138. Colorado Rockies
139. Oakland Athletics
140. New York Mets
141. Chicago White Sox
142. Cincinnati Reds
143. Cleveland Indians
144. Washington Nationals
145. Toronto Blue Jays
146. Los Angeles Dodgers
147. Los Angeles Angels
148. San Francisco Giants
149. Atlanta Braves
150. St. Louis Cardinals
151. Boston Red Sox
152. Tampa Bay Rays
153. Arizona Diamondbacks
154. Detroit Tigers
155. Milwaukee Brewers
156. Texas Rangers
157. New York Yankees
158. Philadelphia Phillies

Events

2012 Draft Central

First Round

Comp Round A

Second Round

Third Round

Comp Round B

Rounds 4-40

Schedule