2009 Amateur Mock Draft 1st 3 Rounds!!!
I put a lot of thought into this and I think this is as good of a breakdown on the draft I can do. I don't agree with all of these picks as I think some players are better than their draft status but this is simply a prediction of what I think could happen. Please express any thoughts or additions you might have. Thanks and I hope you enjoy!
Round 1- Draft Order- Team- Pick
1. Nationals- Stephen Strasburg, RHP, SDSU
2. Mariners- Dustin Ackley, 1B/OF, UNC
3. Padres- Donavan Tate, OF, GA HS
4. Pirates- Aaron Crow, RHP, Missouri/Forth Worth
5. Orioles- Grant Green, SS, USC
6. Giants- Tanner Scheppers, RHP, Fresno State/St. Paul
7. Braves- Zack Wheeler, RHP, GA HS
8. Reds- Rex Brothers, LHP, Lipscomb
9. Tigers- Jacob Turner, RHP, Missouri HS
10. Nationals- Alex White, RHP, SP, UNC
11. Rockies- James Paxton, LHP, University of Kentucky
12. Royals- Kyle Gibson, RHP, University of Missouri
13. Athletics- Tyler Matzek, LHP, CA HS
14. Rangers- Shelby Miller, RHP, TX HS
15. Indians- Mike Leake, RHP, Arizona State University
16. Diamondbacks- Bobby Borchering, 3B, Florida HS
17. Diamondbacks- Tyler Skaggs, LHP, CA HS
18. Marlins- Matt Purke, LHP, TX HS
19. Cardinals- Chad James, LHP, OK HS
20. Blue Jays- Chris Dominguez, 3B, Louisville
21. Astros- Drew Storen, RHP, Stanford
22. Twins- Matt Hobgood, RHP, CA HS
23. White Sox- Jared Mitchell, OF, LSU
24. Angels- Rich Poythress, 1B, University of Georgia
25. Angels- Mike Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt
26. Brewers- Eric Arnett, RHP, University of Indiana
27. Mariners- Tony Sanchez, C, Boston College
28. Red Sox- Max Stassi, C, CA HS
29. Yankees- Jiovanni Mier, SS, CA HS
30. Rays- Luke Bailey, C, GA HS
31. Cubs- Brian Goodwin, OF, NC HS
32. Rockies- Mike Trout, OF, NJ HS
Supplemental Round 1- Draft Order- Team- Pick
33. Mariners- Daniel Fields, SS, MI HS
34. Rockies- Alex Wilson, RHP, Texas A&M
35. Diamondbacks- D.J. LeMahieu, SS, LSU
36. Dodgers- Garrett Gould, RHP, Kansas HS
37. Blue Jays- Wil Myers, C, NC HS
38. White Sox- Kyle Heckathorn, RHP, Kennesaw State
39. Brewers- Matt Davidson, 3B, CA HS
40. Angels- Brett Jackson, OF, California
42. Angels- Sam Dyson, RHP University of South Carolina
43. Reds- David Renfroe, SS, MS HS
44. Rangers- Aaron Miller, LHP, Baylor
45. Diamondbacks- Brad Boxberger, RHP, USC
46. Twins- Chad Jenkins, RHP, Kennesaw State
47. Brewers- Madison Younginer, RHP, SC HS
48. Angels- Ryan Berry, RHP, Rice
49. Pirates- Aaron Oliver, LHP, Oklahoma State
Round 2- Draft Order- Team- Pick
50. Nationals- Billy Bullock, RHP, Florida
51. Mariners- Brody Colvin, RHP, LA HS
52. Padres- A.J. Morris, RHP, Kansas St.
53. Pirates- A.J. Pollock, OF, Notre Dame
54. Orioles- Dan Mahoney, RHP, UConn
55. Giants- Tim Wheeler, OF, Sacramento State
56. Dodgers- Slade Heathcott, LHP, TX HS
57. Reds- Austin Maddox, C, FL HS
58. Tigers- Josh Phegley, C/DH, Indiana University
59. Rockies- Kent Matthes, OF, Alabama
60. Diamondbacks- Marc Krauss, 3B/1B, Ohio University
61. White Sox- Kentrail Davis, OF, Tennessee
62. Rangers- Victor Black, RHP, Dallas Baptist
63. Indians- Ryan Jackson, SS, Miami-Florida
64. Diamondbacks- Reymond Fuentes, OF, PR HS
65. Dodgers- Jason Kipnis, OF, Arizona State
66. Marlins- Keyvius Sampson, RHP, FL HS
67. Cardinals- Chris Owings, SS, SC HS
68. Blue Jays- Nick Franklin, SS, FL HS
69. Astros- Zach Von Rosenberg, RHP, LA HS
70. Twins- Jason Stoffel, RHP, Arizona
71. White Sox- Ben Paulsen, 1B, Clemson
72. Mets- Ryan Wheeler, 1B, Loyola Marymount
73. Brewers- Everett Williams, OF, TX HS
74. Brewers- Ben Tootle, RHP, Jackson State
75. Phillies- Kyle Seager, 3B, UNC
76. Yankees- Colton Cain, LHP/1B, TX HS
77. Red Sox- Devon Marrero, SS, FL HS
78. Rays- Jeff Malm, LHP, Nevada HS
79. Cubs- Mychal Givens, RHP/SS, FL HS
80. Angels- Jake Marinsnick, OF, CA HS
Round 3- Draft Order- Team- Pick
81. Nationals- Matt BaShore, LHP, Indiana
82. Mariners- Justin Marks, LHP, Louisville
83. Padres- Kendal Volz, RHP, Baylor
84. Pirates- Mike Nesseth, RHP, Nebraska
85. Orioles- Jake Eliopoulos, LHP, Canada HS
86. Giants- Justin Schafer, SS, UC Davis
87. Braves- Matt Den Dekker, OF, Florida
88. Reds- Josh Turley, LHP, TX HS
89. Tigers- Angelo Songco, OF, Loyola Marymount
90. Rockies- Ryan Buch, RHP, Monmouth
91. Royals- Billy Hamilton, SS, MS HS
92. Athletics- Chris Dwyer, LHP, Clemson
93. Rangers- Brooks Raley, LHP, Texas A&M
94. Indians- Brian Pearl, RHP, Washington
95. Diamondbacks- Josh Spence, RHP, Arizona State
96. Dodgers- Daniel Bibona, LHP, UC Irvine
97. Marlins- Robbie Shields, SS, Florida Southern
98. Cardinals- Tyler Lyons, LHP, Oklahoma State
99. Blue Jays- Graham Stoneburner, RHP, Clemson
100. Astros- Blake Smith, OF, California
101. Twins- Steven Matz, LHP, NY HS
102. White Sox- Brad Stillings, RHP, Kent State
103. Mets- Carlos Ramirez, C, Arizona State
104. Blue Jays- Dustin Dickerson, 1B, Baylor
105. Brewers- Robbie Erlin, LHP, CA HS
106. Phillies- Kyle Bellamy, RHP, Miami
107. Red Sox- Jason Hagerty, 1B, Miami
108. Rays- Scott Bittle, RHP, Mississippi
109. Cubs- Evan Chambers, OF, FL HS
110. Angels- Jake Barrett, RHP, AZ HS
Supplemental Round 3- Draft Order- Team- Pick
111. Astros- Ashur Tolliver, LHP, Oklahoma City
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Was Gibson's injury/ lost velocity taken into account?
12th seems high for someone with injury questions.
by gordonrules on Jun 4, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd be quite upset if the royals draft a college pitcher throwing in the 80s
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on Jun 4, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll recover
his velocity as I think his arm is simply fatigued
by Havok1517 on Jun 4, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
28. Yankees- Jiovanni Mier, SS, CA HS
29. Red Sox- Max Stassi, C, CA HS
The Sox pick before the Yankees. You must have used an old draft order.
by alskor on Jun 4, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is like the third time Ive seen Massi there for the Sox
I like the pick. Not really their style.
Id like it even more if an arm drops… My nightmare is if Green drops. The Sox have had a lot of problems identifying power hitters and developing home grown power. Im not sure how theyd feel about Green.
by alskor on Jun 4, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks pretty decent, but I don’t think there is any chance that Tim Wheeler makes it till the end of the first round let alone the second. And I really don’t see Tyler Matzek making it out of the top 10. Even if his demands are huge, there are just too many teams in on him.
by zeisenbe on Jun 4, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IMO
Too many off the wall picks….ie: Paxton WAY too high (performance is not there PLUS hes a Boras client), Dominguez at 20 (What? There has been zero indication of this even being remotely possible), Bailey in the 1st (he’ll go in rounds 2-4 but I dont see anyone risking a first on a kid with a blown elbow), Chad Jenkins WAY too low (good stuff, good production, will sign for slot: he’s not getting out of round 1), Everett Williams in the 70’s (one of the strongest prep hitters, strong tools, very signable: he’s not getting past the supplemental 1st), etc.
by metafour on Jun 4, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't see the Nats taking pitchers
with each of their first four selections.
I can understand pitchers being the best available at 1 & 10, but I’d imagine they would go Pollock, Wheeler or Maddox in the second over Bullock
by NFA Brian on Jun 4, 2009 6:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves @ 87
Matt Den Dekker, OF, Florida will not be taken. I can guarantee you that the Braves will take a middle infielder at this point. Ryan Jackson would be AMAZING for the Braves there. I think that the Braves may, in fact, take Grant Green at 7.
Plus, Tim Wheeler is WAYYYYYYYYYYY too low. You have him in the 2nd round? I’ve seen mocks where the guy is going #4!
by apoxonbothyourhouses on Jun 4, 2009 8:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With Eddie Bane at the helm
the Angels rarely draft college players with their higher picks, so I think your predictions for their first five picks are highly unlikely. Don’t see the Angels passing on Mier, Trout, or Everett Williams if they’re available.
On the other hand, I could definitely see the team selecting Marisnick with the 80th pick.
by G Abbes on Jun 4, 2009 8:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We can quibble with picks
But kudos for going three rounds. Very extensive.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Jun 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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