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Georgia Top Baseball Prospect Page

This page is dedicated to following  Georgia's Top Baseball Prospects
A 2008 Georgia Baseball Fan Page
Information on our Top Baseball Prospects & 2008 Baseball Graduates!

This site is maintained strictly by Liz Houser. I am just a baseball mom who has enjoyed watching all of the talented baseball players from around the state of Georgia grow up and achieve great success! As most of you know, baseball begins when our sons  a very young. In Georgia, baseball is a year round sport. Over the years, many of us have watched several of these Top Prospects improve and make a name for themselves.
As the wife of a former coach, and mom of a player,  I have quietly watched and  supported all of the players that I have met through the years.
So,  I have paid a little extra attention to the players that I personally know or players that I have  watched through the years.

I would be happy to add information about any other Georgia Top Prospects. Please feel free to e-mail me any photos, bios, information on your college plans,  college signings, or decision on the draft. Many players have told me that they will let me know when they make a decision & I will pass on that information on to you.

 I would love to post any additional information on your  accomplishments. Keep us posted on your success next year!

Liz houser
My e-mail is Lizhouser@bellsouth.net.


Congrats to goes out to my college Team UGA

Great Job UGA......You made us proud!!!

Go dawgs!

Dawgs Lose To Fresno State In College World Series Final

Georgia Bulldogs Baseball
June 26, 2008

After splitting the first two games of the series, Georgia and Fresno State faced off in the final game to determine the 2008 National Champion.

Unfortnately for the Dawgs, pitcher Justin Wilson and right fielder Steve Detwiler willed Fresno State to their first ever College World Series

title and first ever National Championship in a men's sport.

Wilson pitched eight strong innings allowing one run, five hits and nine strikeouts.

The only run he allowed came on a Gordon Beckham solo home run to lead off the bottom of the Georgia eighth.

Detwiler hit a two-run home run in the second, an RBI double in the third and then added a three-run homer in the sixth.

The Georgia Bulldogs finish the season as the runner-up with a final record of 45-25-1 and an SEC Championship.

Had the Dawgs won the national title, they would have set the record for most losses by a team that won the championship.

Tim Signs !!


Wow!!!
Tim Beckham



Tim Beckham just SIGNED  for a whopping $6,150,000
Way to go Tim!!!!!!You're a great kid and deserve the best!!



Ethan Martin                          Chase Davidson              Jay Austin        

Tim Beckman


UGA Stars



http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/draft/2008-06-03-georgia-chart_N.htm

Georgia's Baseball Talent!

State of Georgia packs a punch

By Jonathan Small | June 5th, 2008

Being from Atlanta, allow me to comment on the baseball talent in the state of Georgia. Texas and California have as much talent, but when you consider how much bigger those states are than Georgia, it is remarkable how many good prospects come out of the Georgia.

Brave’s scouting director Roy Clark has made a career of  drafting Georgia HS players - every year they take player from the state, and some of their best prospects have come from the state.

But check out all the players from Georgia taken in the first 60 picks.

Tim Beckham

Gordon Beckham

Josh Fields

Ethan Martin

Xavier Avery

Josepth Austin

6 guys taken in the first 60 picks from the state of Geogria. The East Cobb region, just north of Atlanta is so rich with talent it is almost unbelievable.


Buster Posey Buster Posey from Lee County GA currently at FSU
Drafted By
San Francisco Giants
Pos. Round Overall
C 1 5
Notes: Bio and stats /
Press Conference


Way to Go Tim!



Georgia's HS Senior, Tim Beckham, selected #1 in the MLB Draft!

Congrats Tim Beckham!!
Tim Beckham selected No. 1 in MLB Draft
Tim Beckham, 18, smiles after the Tampa Bay Rays selected him as the No. 1 overall pick in the baseball draft Thursday, June 5, 2008 in Griffin, Ga. (AP Photo/Jenni Girtman)
AP Photo: Tim Beckham, 18, smiles after the Tampa Bay Rays selected him as the No. 1...
http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/shared-gen/ap/General_Baseball_News/BBO_Baseball_Draft.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

My #1 Prospect is the #1 MLB Draft Pick !!
My Top Pick, Georgia's  Tim Beckham, is the #1 MLB Draft Pick !!

                                                                                
Griffin's Beckham selected No. 1 in MLB Draft




Georgia's
Tim Beckham  #1  Top National Prospect
Griffin's Tim Beckham selected No. 1 in MLB Draft

Tim Beckham, Just having fun playing the game



Tim Beckham--2008 Top National Prospect ---Ranked #1 in the Nation


Tim Beckham--Southern Cal.
http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=566263
http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/shared-gen/ap/General_Baseball_News/BBO_Baseball_Draft.html?cxntlid=inform_sr
Good Luck to Georgia's  Baseball Top Prospects
We will be watching for your success in the future !!

The 2008 MLB Draft-Georgia's HS Draft Picks



This page focuses primarily on the 2008 Georgia High School Seniors.
More attention is given to the local High School players I know or players that I have watched grow up.
Right now I am only focusing on Ga HS players that were drafted in 2008.
I will finish posting the college players later.




Round 1 Georgia HS players Drafted

 1 Tampa Bay Rays Tim Beckham SS Griffin (Ga.) HS  Ga.


 15 Los Angeles Dodgers Ethan Martin RHP/3B Stephens County HS, Toccoa, Ga. Ga.

UGA College Players who were also 1st round picks

 8 Chicago White Sox Gordon Beckham SS Georgia Ga.


 20 Seattle Mariners Joshua Fields RHP Georgia Ga.

Round 2 - Georgia HS players Drafted

 50 Baltimore Orioles Xavier Avery OF Cedar Grove HS, Ellenwood, Ga. Ga.

56 Houston Astros Jay Austin OF North Atlanta HS, Atlanta Ga.


 70 Atlanta Braves Zeke Spruill RHP Kell HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.
GA Tech College player Drafted in the 2nd round
72 Colorado Rockies Charlie Blackmon OF Georgia Tech Ga.

Round 3- Georgia HS players Drafted
88 Houston Astros Chase Davidson 1B Milton (Ga.) HS Ga.

112Los Angeles AngelsZach ConeOFParkview HS, Lilburn, Ga.Ga.

Round 4 Georgia HS players Drafted
119 Cincinnati Reds Tyler Cline RHP Cass HS, Cartersville, Ga. Ga.

Round 11 Georgia HS players Drafted
6 328 Florida Marlins Blake Brewer RHP Sandy Creek HS, Tyrone, Ga. Ga.

Round 12
13 365 St. Louis Cardinals Michael Swinson OF Coffee County HS, Douglas, Ga. Ga.

Round 13

 412 Boston Red Sox Tyler Wilson RHP Armuchee HS, Rome, Ga. Ga.

Round 16



Atlanta Braves William Burns OF Walton HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.

Round 17
Atlanta BravesMark PopeRHPWalton HS, Marietta, Ga.Ga.

Round 18
Atlanta BravesMichael PalazzoneRHPLassiter HS, Marietta, Ga.Ga.

Round 31

 Atlanta Braves Jason Stolz SS Kell HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.

Round 32

 Colorado Rockies William Scott OF Kell HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.


 979 Los Angeles Angels Miguel Starks RHP Mundy's Mill HS, Jonesboro, Ga. Ga.

Round 33
Los Angeles Angels		 Miguel Starks RHP Mundy's Mill HS, Jonesboro, Ga. Ga.


 1012 Boston Red Sox Brandon Miller C Woodward Academy, College Park, Ga. Ga.
Round 34
18
1030
Atlanta Braves
Matthew Price
RHP
Walker School, Augusta, Ga.



18 1090 Atlanta Braves Berry Tanner RHP Ware County HS, Waycross, Ga. Ga.
Atlanta Braves Matthew Price RHP Walker School, Augusta, Ga. Ga.

Round 36
Atlanta Braves		Berry TannerRHPWare County HS, Waycross, Ga.Ga.
Boston Red Sox Richard Wasielewski LHP Brunswick (Ga.) HS Ga.
Round 37
1128		 Arizona Diamondbacks Sanders Commings OF Westside HS, Augusta, Ga. Ga.






 Round 42
Colorado Rockies		 Taylor Hightower C Cartersville (Ga.) HS Ga.

Round 43
Cincinnati Reds		Bronson GagnerRHPParkview HS, Lilburn, Ga.Ga.

Round 44
Atlanta Braves		 Taylor Hart RHP Madison County HS, Danielsville, Ga. Ga.

Round 45
Kansas City Royals Raymond Anderson OF/OF Lassiter Marietta
 Ga.
Round 47
Jordan Kraft
1398 Pittsburgh Pirates Jordan Craft OF/RHP KennesawMountain Ga.
Houston Astros Grayson Garvin LHP Wesleyan School, Suwanee Ga.

1372Kansas City RoyalsWilliam Beckwith1BWest Lowndes HS, Valdosta, Ga.Ga.


 Round 47
1398		 Pittsburgh Pirates Jordan Craft OF/RHP KennesawMountain/Marietta Ga.

Round 50

1484		 Cincinnati Reds Kevin Leslie OF/2B Redan HS
 Ga.


 1487 Houston Astros Jamal Austin CF Harrison HS, Kennesaw, ( East Cobb Baseball)
 Ga.

Pre Draft--Group 1 Ranked HS Picks

1. Drafted!!Tim Beckham-- SS Sr. R-R 6-2 191 Griffin Griffin So. California 1-27-90
2. Drafted!!Ethan Martin RHP/3B Sr. R-R 6-3 205 Stephens County Toccoa Clemson 6-6-89
3. Drafted!!Zeke Spruill RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 190 Kell Marietta Georgia 9-11-89
4. Drafted!!Jay Austin OF Sr. L-L 6-1 180 North Atlanta Atlanta So. California 8-10-90
5. Drafted!!Zach Cone OF Sr. R-R 6-2 185 Parkview Stone Mountain Georgia 12-14-89
6. Drafted!!Xavier Avery OF Sr. L-L 6-0 185 Cedar Grove Stockbridge Georgia 1-1-90
7. Drafted!!Cecil Tanner RHP Sr. R-R 6-7 190 Ware County Waycross Georgia 4-23-90

Second Beckham selected by Rays

06/06/2008 4:32 PM ET

One day later, Jeremy follows kid brother, Tim, to Tampa
By Ryan Lavner / MLB.com
 Ticket InfoAll-Star Game - Vote Now!


• Beckham's No. 1!

Not too long ago, Jeremy Beckham stayed up late at night thinking and dreaming of what it would be like to play in the big leagues with his kid brother, Tim.

Given the right opportunity, Jeremy said they could turn effortless double plays together, anchoring the middle infield on a Major League club.

Thanks to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Beckhams will have that chance.

It's a dream, you could say, come true.

Jeremy was selected by the Rays on Friday with the first pick of the 17th round, the 503rd overall, in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft. His younger brother, Tim, who recently graduated from Griffin High School, was the first overall pick on Thursday.

About 100 friends and family attended a Draft party on Thursday for Tim and Jeremy, knowing they would both be selected by some club during the two-day Draft. And although Jeremy said at the party that the Rays were interested in signing him, it was still a long shot that both Beckhams would start their big league careers in the same system.

"It's dream-like," Jeremy said in a telephone interview on Friday. "It's just surreal right now. I know what's happening, but it feels like I'm in a daze right now."

Tim still hasn't emerged from his fog either. In the 24 hours since he became the No. 1 overall pick, the prep shortstop has been all over the sports media.

"It's a dream right now," Tim said. "I'm living the dream."

And now, the Beckhams can live their dream of playing professional baseball together. It's something Jeremy has fantasized about for quite some time.

"I've dreamed about it at night, seriously," Jeremy said of playing on the same team as his brother. "It's hard to explain, but it's just a different feel with my brother in the middle infield. Everything is so natural."

Asked his first thought when he heard the Rays had drafted his brother, Tim said, "Double plays, baby."

Tampa Bay's decision to draft the tandem can only do wonders for their progression through the Minor League system. Tim has said he adopted his relentless work ethic from Jeremy, who, during his senior season at Georgia Southern University, batted .333 and had 24 stolen bases in 51 games.

"It'll be good for both of them," said Griffin H.S. coach Jamie Cassady, who noted Jeremy was the best defensive infielder he's coached. "Jeremy will work Tim to death."

When told of that, Tim replied, "Working me to death is what I need."

Jeremy, 22, said the Minors' daily grind won't be nearly as insufferable with his 18-year-old brother -- and best friend -- alongside.

"Going through the Minors and the stories you hear about how grueling it is, it's good to know your family is there and someone is going through the same thing," Jeremy said.

They'll be able to push each other through workouts -- as they have done for years. And they'll provide support when one goes through an inevitable slump.

The Beckhams will head back to work in one or two weeks, Jeremy predicted.

"We're starting at the bottom of the totem pole, but the Beckhams are ready to play," Jeremy said. "We've just got to keep working hard, and we're just starting out our grind. We're hoping to some day be on the biggest stage and perform."

Ryan Lavner is an associate reporter for MLB.com.

 

Pre Draft Group 2 HS Prospects

8
Drafted! Chase Davidson
1B Sr. L-R 6-5 210 Milton Alpharetta Georgia 1-14-90
9 Drafted!Mark Pope
RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 193 Walton Marietta Georgia Tech 8-29-89
10 Drafted!Cecil Tanner
RHP Sr. R-R 6-6 190 Ware County Waycross Georgia 4-23-90
11 Drafted!Grayson Garvin
LHP Sr. L-L 6-5 180 Wesleyan School Suwanee Vanderbilt 10-27-89
12 Drafted
Tyler Wilson
RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 200 Armuchee Rome Kennesaw State 12-24-89
13 Drafted!Taylor Hightower
C Sr. B-R 6-1 190 Cartersville Cartersville Mississippi 9-8-89
14
Brennan May
OF/RHP Sr. R-R 5-11 185 Woodward Academy Fayetteville Georgia 9-25-90
15 Drafted!Jordan Craft
OF/RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw Kennesaw State 10-27-89
16 Drafted
Brandon Miller
C Sr. R-R 6-1 195 Woodward Academy Tyrone Georgia Tech 10-8-89
17
Christian Glisson
C Sr. L-R 6-2 190 Lowndes Hahira Georgia 3-6-90

Group 3 Projected Picks

I was very  surprised that only 3 players from  Group 3  were drafted. I removed the other players listed. For the complete list see below.
19Tyler ClineRHPSr.R-R6-3215CassCartersvilleMiddle Georgia JC6-24-90Drafted & signed

20Jason StolzSSSr.R-R6-2190KellMariettaClemson3-21-90Drafted by not signed yet

23Jamal AustinOFSr.R-R5-8150HarrisonPowder SpringsAla.-Birmingham8-26-90signed

Georgia's Top Players

Georgia's Top Players

Congrats Tim Beckham!!
Tim Beckham selected No. 1 in MLB Draft
Good Luck to Georgia's  Baseball Top Prospects
We will be watching for your success in the future !!
1st round Draft pick!



Congratulations to all of my picks for the Draft from Georgia's Top Prospects!!!

Tim Beckham selected No. 1 in MLB Draft

My #1 Prospect is the #1 MLB Draft Pick !!
My Top Pick, Georgia's  Tim Beckham, is the #1 MLB Draft Pick !!

 Griffin's Beckham selected No. 1 in MLB Draft




Georgia's
Tim Beckham  #1  Top National Prospect
Griffin's Tim Beckham selected No. 1 in MLB Draft

Tim Beckham, Just having fun playing the game



Tim Beckham--Southern Cal.
http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=566263
http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/shared-gen/ap/General_Baseball_News/BBO_Baseball_Draft.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Tim Beckham--2008 Top National Prospect ---Ranked #1 in the Nation
These are my  Top Georgia Prospects!
The Atlanta Braves Drafted 5 players from our East Cobb Area. 2 players from Walton HS, 
2 players from Kell HS, and 1 player from Lassiter HS.
This is based on watching these players grow up, direct observations
 & personal knowledge from the baseball stands. I have no credible knowledge of baseball,
and I only base my impression on  years of watching my son's baseball games & on comments from baseball fans.



Georgia's Aflac Players
             



Ethan Martin is a first round pick by Los Angeles !
From Stephens County HS
Los Angeles Dodgers first round pick is Ethan Martin from Stephens County HS  in Toccoa GA


1st round Draft pick!
Ethan Martin, rhp/3b, Stephens County HS, Toccoa (National Rank: 16)

Before the season, Martin was thought of as a power-hitting third baseman with a good arm.
His performance on the mound this spring has led to teams being split on whether he will be a pitcher or a position player in the pros.
Playing his summer ball in the talent-rich East Cobb program in suburban Atlanta, Martin was selected as an Aflac All-American in the fall.
He was a standout quarterback in high school, but is committed to play baseball only at Clemson.
In the field, Martin is a plus defender with a plus arm and athleticism.
His best tool, though, is his raw power and strength.
On the mound, Martin offers a fastball in the mid-90s and an above-average breaking ball with slurve action.
His changeup is also advanced for a high school pitcher and can be a plus pitch.
Where in the past he may have been labeled a thrower, Martin has shown pitchability throughout the spring.
Scouts love the way Martin plays the game, with a country strong swing and dirtbag mentality. They also love his versatility.
The team that drafts Martin will be have a tough decision to make on his long-term future,
 because he offers the versatility and talent to reach the big leagues either wa

 Xavier Avery picked in the 2nd round by the Baltimore Orioles

!!50
Georgia's
Baltimore Orioles
Xavier Avery from Cedar Grove HS, Ellenwood,

Xavier Avery Plays baseball for the East Cobb Program!
Round 2 - Drafted

 50 Baltimore Orioles Xavier Avery OF Cedar Grove HS, Ellenwood, Ga.

Jay Austin, signed with the Astros & his  signing bonus is $715.000 !


56		 Houston Astros Draft

Jay Austin OF North Atlanta HS, Atlanta
Jay Austin from North Atlanta High School Drafted by the Houston Astros
in the 2nd round
56. Astros Jay Austin OF Sr. L-L 6-1 180 North Atlanta HS, Atlanta 8-10-90 SIGNED bonus $715,000


2nd round Draft Pick Jay Austin

Picked in the 3rd round!!!

Zeke Spruill
Round 3- Georgia HS players Drafted
70. Braves Zeke Spruill RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 190 Kell HS Marietta, Ga. 9-11-89 SIGNED  $600,000.00


Zeke signs for $600,000.00!!

70 Atlanta Braves Zeke Spruill RHP Kell HS, Marietta, Ga.

Zeke Spruill (Kell HS)  Drafted by the Atlanta Braves (3rd round)

Zeke Spuill (2S), RHP


 Zeke Spuill
    
Zeke Spruill, rhp, Kell HS, Marietta (National Rank: 66)
 
Another Georgia native with the benefit of displaying his skills in the East Cobb League,
Spruill impressed scouts last summer
and has continued the trend this spring.
Spruill has a fluid delivery that is clean and repeatable.
He has been up to 93 mph and pitches at 91-92. His fastball has life with sink and is a plus pitch.
Commanding all three pitches, Spruill also throws a curveball with slurvy action and a changeup.
At 6-foot-4 and 184 pounds, Spruill has a pitcher's body with athleticism and projection.
Scouts feel he could pitch closer to 93-94 by the time he reaches the big leagues.
A Georgia commit, Spruill is known as a competitor and a winner with plus makeup.
Spruill, along with Martin, has separated himself as one of the top two high school pitching prospects in Georgia

3rd Round Pick by the Houstin Astros---Chase Davidson from Milton HS


88Houston AstrosChase Davidson1BMilton (Ga.) HS

Chase Davidson

Georgia Top Prospect-Chase Davidson from Milton HS In Alpharetta, GA

Houston Astros Draft
Chase Davidson

   Houston Astros pick up Chase  Davidson 1B for Milton HS in Alpharetta HS.


SCOUTING REPORT (3/1):
The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Davidson has performed on the national stage for the past three years
with the East Cobb Astros, so he is well-known to scouts.
Few hitters in the 2008 class have the raw power of the lefthanded-hitting Davidson
and he's shown it on many occasions.
When Davidson is selective and stays inside the ball, he can hit it out to any part of the park.
He gives up a lot of at-bats with wild swings and an inconsistent approach,
however, and scouts question his hitting instincts.
As a high school junior, he hit .397-7-20.
Davidson is also a top-level football player whose best position, surprisingly,
is punter. He signed with Georgia for baseball, but may also look to play football in college.

DAVID RAWNSLEY UPDATE (5/15):
Davidson enjoyed a strong spring as he reworked his hitting approach and swing
 to give him much more consistency than he's shown in the past.
Most scouts are familiar with Davidson from seeing his enormous strength
for the East Cobb Astros
over the past three years and the difference has been notable.
It didn't hurt Davidson's stock when he blasted a tape-measure home run off summer
 teammate Zeke Spruill with a full contingent of scouts watching earlier this spring, either.
Davidson hit .429 with 11 home runs this spring.DR 


LOS ANGELES-AL (Compensation for Matt Harvey, unsigned pick, 2007)
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT High School Hometown Commitment B’date
112 Zach Cone OF Sr. R-R 6-2 200 Parkview Stone Mountain, Ga. Georgia 12/14/1989
SCOUTING REPORT: Cone was a virtual unknown to all but area scouts coming into this spring as his Parkview High team plays together during the summer and Cone didn’t play in any major team events or showcases despite living in suburban Atlanta. Parkview is the same school that produced Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, and there are plenty of athletic similarities between the two. Cone is a plus-power/plus-speed type of athlete with excellent bat speed and a high ceiling offensively. On the season, he hit .419-6-23 with 16 stolen bases. He throws in the upper-80s off the mound so his arm strength is a potential plus tool as a center fielder as well. The athletic genes are there as well, as Cone’s father Ronnie was a running back at Georgia Tech and for the New York Jets, and his brother Kevin is a wide receiver at Shorter College. There has been no faster riser on the draft charts during the second half of the spring than Cone and it wasn’t uncommon to see 40-plus scouts at some of his games. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Cone move all the way up to the second round by draft day.--DAVID RAWNSLEY


















Jamal Austin was drafted by the Houston Astros!!
Houston Astros		 Jamal Austin

CF











 Grayson Garvin, LHP is drafted by the Houston Astros
Congratulations!
Houston Astros Grayson Garvin LHP Wesleyan School, Suwanee

Tyler Cline--Drafted by Cincinnati
119. Reds Tyler Cline RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 215 Cass HS Cartersville, Ga. 6-24-90 SIGNED $240,000

Draft Update: The  Cincinnati Reds picked Tyler Cline, RHP  from Cass HS in Catersville GA



.





What ever happened to Tyler Cline? Tyler Cline has become one of those players that I have thought about and followed through the years. I have asked parents about Tyler.  How's that temper?   Did that tough kid get in a fight or could he use that energy on the baseball field. Well, it looks like Tyler has a big future ahead of him.
I just hope he stays out of  trouble.

These are my personal Memories of Tyler Cline when he was young player on a Top East Cobb Travel Team....

At the time, Tyler was only in 5th or 6th grade but he left a lasting impression.  

Tyler Cline was a tough kid with a don't mess with me attitude. Tyler was serious, and often seemed like an angry kid with the attitude "I'm here to play baseball and not to be friends."   All of the players were from Georgia, but most were from around the metro Atlanta Area.  Tyler Cline was from Cartersville, Georgia, a 45 minutes- 1-hour ride to the North. But for some reason Tyler seemed to feel like an outsider.Tyler had a much thicker distinct southern accent and  that may have contributed to his tough guy persona.

Tyler always had that "you better not mess with me attitude... I don't like the way you're looking at me... What are you looking at stupid ...but we could not his favorite his expressions...and if you were anywhere near the team dugout, you could definitely hear Tyler's thick southern accent saying the following, "Oh Shut up! No, you shut up! Ahh Shut up... You shut up."

We could never forget Tyler Cline and his angry rants of "You shut up".  If Tyler became angry, he would start telling everyone to "Shut-up". Tyler's version of shut up contained several extra syllables.   Listening to Tyler's angry rants   was usually humorous.  However, if a player smiled or laughed, Tyler would proceed to tell them to shut up too. Before you knew it, Tyler was telling everyone to shut up.

Tyler's pronunciation sounded more like " Youuuuuuuuuuahhh  shaaaaaaaadddddd uuuuuuuuuhhp" My son never got into it with Tyler but would come home and do his impersonation of Tyler Cline telling everyone to Shut Up.

For the next several years, my kids could not get the sound of Tyler Cline's voice, accent and comments out of their head especially their favorite Tyler Cline Rant, "You shut up! Rant/routine out of their head. Tyler would start ranting "Oh Shut up!...No you shut up! Ahh Shut up... You shut up. You better shut up...." Most people have their favorite comedy routines from Saturday Night Live or a favorite movie embedded in their head. My family has several routines but one of our favorites is "Tyler Cline's You Shut up Routine" Still to this day, the comedians in my family can easily transform into Tyler Cline and begin Tyler's "Shut up routine with each other"

 

Tyler, Good Luck in the Future! We will never forget you, and I'm sure if you read this story, you'd probably say,

"Oh, you better Shut Up....... in that Tyler Cline way !

Cline prepares for big leagues

Associate Sports Editor
Sunday, Jun 08, 2008
Today, former Cass High School pitcher Tyler Cline will sign a professional
contract to play baseball in the Cincinnati Reds organization.

This, three days after being drafted in the fourth round with the 119th pick.
Cline, who was rated the 24th best prospect from Georgia in this
year’s draft class, according to mlb.com, was the 12th player from the state to be drafted.

“It’s been real exciting,” Cline said of the whole process.
 “I’m just waiting (for today) when the scout from the Reds brings the contract for me to sign.”

Cass head coach Todd Eubanks said this is an exciting time for Cline and
the rest of the Cass baseball program.

“You always talk about seeing them grow from teenage boys to young men,”
Eubanks said. “Tyler has definitely done that.”

Although Cline only played one year for the Colonels, Eubanks said he brought
a lot to a team this season after they lost a lot of seniors from their 2007 team.

“He came in with a spark for our team that had lost several players to graduation,”
 Eubanks said. “He and the other seniors helped maintain the level we are trying to get at.”
To read the rest of the story, pick up a copy of today's Daily Tribune News. To subscribe, call 770-382-4545.

Cline drafted by Reds

Associate Sports Editor
Friday, Jun 06, 2008
Former Cass High School pitcher Tyler Cline realized a dream Thursday —
 he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds with the 119th pick of the 2008 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

“It’s a dream come true,” the right-hander said. “I’m excited.
 I’ve worked hard to get where I’m at.”
Cline was informed he was picked by the Reds in the fourth round by his advisor.
“He basically told me that the Reds picked me and that I would be going to
Rookie ball in Sarasota, Fla.,” Cline said.
Last week, Cline said he got a good impression for the Reds when he threw for them at
 The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
“I pitched to one batter and they said they had seen enough,” the 6-foot, 2-inch player said.
“They said they’d be back in touch with me and that was today.”
For Cline, realizing this dream is something he’ll never forget, especially since his family was there to see it.
“So many kids dream of this day,” he said. “Growing up, you dream of being a Major League Baseball player.
For my family to be there was very special. My mom and dad have helped put me where I am at today.
They’ve stuck with me through everything.”
Cline, who is 17, said being so young, he’ll have to grow up quickly once he gets to Florida.
“It will be a big experience,” Cline said. “I’m only 17, so I’ll have a lot to learn.
I’m looking forward to the challenge and I can’t wait to get started.”
 Round
20Jason StolzSSSr.R-R6-2190KellMariettaClemson







 Atlanta Braves Jason Stolz SS Kell HS, Marietta, Ga.
  Congratulations
Atlanta Braves Drafts Jason Stolz
  Jason Stolz signed with Clemson
                  
Mark Pope from Walton HS was drafted in the 17th Round
Congratulations!
 Round 17
Atlanta BravesMark PopeRHPWalton HS, Marietta, Ga.Ga.

Mark Pope
Congratulations Michael Palazzone!!
Atlanta Braves
Round 18

Michael PalazzoneRHPLassiter HS, Marietta, Ga.
Michael Palazzone--Top  National Prospect--
One of the Top Ranked Pitchers in the Nation
Before he became famous for his pitching
( Find Michael on Matt's first Baseball Team at the bottom of this page)
Michael Palazzone



Congrats Ray! I am sure Big Ray is very proud of you!!
Ray Anderson Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 45th Round

Raymond Anderson OF/OF Lassiter Marietta
Signed to play at  Kennesaw State University
                            Way to go Ray!
Ray Anderson       
More photos of young Ray Anderson coming!!
See the Ray on many of the young team photos below!!                                    
  
http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/2008xteam.php?team=1010


Big Ray & Little Ray Anderson on the Cats                                
Ray is covering his face!
Jorden Craft was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates


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Craft
OF/RHPKennesaw MountainGa.


Garrett May
Congratulations Garrett! Garrett is a great kid and I wish him all the success in the future!
I have watched Garrett grow up and have included some pictures of  Garrett
during his younger years.
Garrett May--Signed to play baseball at East Tennessee State
We will be watching for your success at East Tennessess State!




Garrett May & Matt Houser, their first baseball team


Matt Houser            Garrett May
Garrett's First All-Star Team

Garrett is in the middle

 A young Garrett May & Matt Houser    Future Lassiter & Pope Rivals
 
Garrett May & Matt Houser  Young & Old

Matt Houser, Pope HS in blue--Garrett May playing 2nd base for Lassiter

See More pictures of a young Garrett May under the Growing Up Page!
Congratulations Jamal Austin
Jamal Austin was drafted!!
Congratulations to  Andrew Cadger!
Andrew Cadger-Signed to play at Furman
Matt & Andrew played together on the Competitive Edge Dodgers
and are pictures playing on the same team at Perfect Game Sunshine East
Matt & Andrew Cadger playing together at Perfect Game sunshine East

Congratulations JT
"JT" Jonathan Taylor signed to play at Middle GA
I have been big fan of JT's since he was a young player and Matt's team.
My husband coached JT for several years and my son Matt  played along side JT.
In the later years, I watched JT play on his  high school team & travel team.
JT is a nice kid with a great attitude.




"JT" Jonathon Taylor
Top National Prospect--Signed to play at UGA
JT will be playing at Middle GA
( Look for JT on several of the Team below)

Cuyler Esposito signed to play at Villanova

 Matt Houser, P/OF
Matt Houser signs with the University of Charleston
Matt is playing baseball this summer for the East Cobb Saints! 
          
Matt Houser......can steal bases better that anyone else

Matt Houser Pitching with Coach Al Goetz                           Matt Houser Threw 90 at the Under Armour Tryouts



Adam Morgan from Kell High School signed with University of Alabama


Adam Morgan from Kell

Earl Daniels--Signed to play at UGA
                                        
Adam Brazenas

Adam is an outstanding catcher with a strong bat.
Follow Adam's baseball career next year at Oglethorpe University
Good Luck Adam!!
Adam is playing baseball this summer for the East Cobb Saints!

Jake Davies signed with Georgia Tech





C.J. Lusted C/3B Sr. L-R 6-1 185 Centennial Roswell Georgia Southern

CJ Lusted




Joe Gorley -   Signed to play at  Kennesaw State University
            
 
Charlie Boring signed to play at Samford



                                                           
                 Ryan Gale -Truitt McConnell Jr. College

Matt Houser & Ryan Gale




Bruce Nyland--Truitt McConnell Jr. College 

Marshall Seedorff  Pitcher from Pope High School


 
   







2 474 Pittsburgh Pirates Wesley Freeman OF All Saints Academy, Lakeland, Fla. Fla.
Congratulations!!


Matt Houser (sunglasses) &  Wes Freeman #5 at the Perfect Game Sunshine East
Both playing OF at the Sunshine East

Wes Freeman--from Florida  Pittsburgh Pirates!!
Matt met & played with in the Perfect Game Sunshine East
and I have decided to make Wes an honorary member of my Top Prospect page.



Played with Matt Houser at the Perfect Game Sunshine East

Matt played on the same team as Wes and called Wes his "bodyguard"






Players to go on to play baseball for years to come....
Ray Anderson, Lassiter HS, Signed Kennesaw College---2008 Drafted!!!

High School, College or the Pros ...Garrett May,
Matt Houser--Pope HS, University of Charleston
Jonathan Taylor-North Cobb HS,
 UGAAdam Brazanas- East Paulding Co HS, Oglethorpe
Ray Anderson, Lassiter HS, Kennesaw College
Ryan Gale- Pope HS, Truitt McConnellJeff Vanner -played for Sprayberry HS
Adam McTish-played for Walker HS
Kevin Caforio-played for Kell HS
Spenser Dickson went on to be a basketball star



Future 2008 Top National Prospects played baseball at Cooperstown


Matt Houser--Pope HS, University of Charleston

Jonathan Taylor-North Cobb HS, UGA

Adam Brazanas- East Paulding Co HS, Oglethorpe

Ray Anderson, Lassiter HS, Kennesaw College

Ryan Gale- Pope HS, Truitt McConnell

Jeff Vanner -Sprayberry HS Player


More to come!

Feel free to send me any photos at Lizhouser@bellsouth.net

Check out my page containing the 2008 Draft List & the 2008 Top Prospect Lists


2008 Top Prospects-----Keep checking back for my latest additions









Who is eligible for the draft

WHO

Major league Rule 4 governs which players are eligible for the draft. These rules are detailed, but the basic criteria are as follows:

A player is eligible for selection if he is a resident of the United States or Canada and has never signed a major league or minor league contract. (Contracts with independent professional leagues don't count.)

Residents of Puerto Rico and other territories of the United States are also eligible for the draft. Also considered are players who enroll in a high school or college in the United States, regardless of where they are from originally.

The basic categories of players eligible to be drafted are:

• High school players, if they have graduated from high school and have not yet attended college or junior college;

• College players (from four-year colleges) who have either completed their junior or senior years or are at least 21 years old. College players who have dropped out of school can apply for the draft by writing the commissioner's office no later than March 20;

• Junior college players, regardless of how many years of school they have completed;

• Anyone who is 21 within 45 days of the draft date.

A player who is drafted and does not sign with the club that selected him may be drafted again in a future draft, whenever he meets the eligibility requirements. A club may not select a player again in a subsequent year unless the player consents to it in writing.

A player who is eligible for the draft and is passed over by every club becomes a free agent and may sign with any club, until one week before the next draft or until the player enters or returns to a four-year college, or returns to a junior college.

One significant change this year is that the top 200 draft prospects were required to take drug tests. Teams are to be notified of players who test positive for performance-enhancing or illegal drugs, though the positive test carries no punishment. Players who refuse to take a test, however, will be ruled ineligible for the draft.


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T. J. Kerins (#8) Position: Pitcher. Parents: Katie and Tom Kerins.
T.J. has been on the Walton baseball team for 4 years and is a 4 year letterman.
Holds a career pitching record of 16 and 4 at Walton. Proud member of the 2007
Walton High School State Champion Team.
College: The U.S. Naval Academy where he will continue to play baseball.

Billy Burns selected from the players in Group 5

Big Surprise!! Round 16
Billy Burns, OF from Walton HS  was drafted before many of Georgia's Top Prospects. 
Billy Burns was drafted by the Atlanta Braves!!
Billy Burns was selected from the Group 5 players. 
His early selection was a surprise. He was selected over many of the Top Prospect players who were expected to be drafted.






Atlanta Braves William Burns OF Walton HS, Marietta, Ga.



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Billy Burns (#1) Position: Center Field. Parents: Terry and Bob Burns.
Billy currently holds 5 Walton records: most career triples, most single season triples,
steals, hits and runs. He received the 2008 Coca Cola Scholar Athlete Award.
Proud member of the 2007 Walton High School State Champion Team.
College: He will be attending Mercer University on a baseball and academic scholarship.

Zack Cone drafted by Los Angeles



LOS ANGELES-AL (Compensation for Matt Harvey, unsigned pick, 2007)
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT High School Hometown Commitment B’date
112 Zach Cone OF Sr. R-R 6-2 200 Parkview Stone Mountain, Ga. Georgia 12/14/1989
SCOUTING REPORT: Cone was a virtual unknown to all but area scouts coming into this spring as his Parkview High team plays together during the summer and Cone didn’t play in any major team events or showcases despite living in suburban Atlanta. Parkview is the same school that produced Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur, and there are plenty of athletic similarities between the two. Cone is a plus-power/plus-speed type of athlete with excellent bat speed and a high ceiling offensively. On the season, he hit .419-6-23 with 16 stolen bases. He throws in the upper-80s off the mound so his arm strength is a potential plus tool as a center fielder as well. The athletic genes are there as well, as Cone’s father Ronnie was a running back at Georgia Tech and for the New York Jets, and his brother Kevin is a wide receiver at Shorter College. There has been no faster riser on the draft charts during the second half of the spring than Cone and it wasn’t uncommon to see 40-plus scouts at some of his games. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Cone move all the way up to the second round by draft day.--DAVID RAWNSLEY

Atlanta Braves

Players signed indicated in Bold

Round Overall Player Position School State
1s 40 Brett DeVall LHP Niceville (Fla.) HS Fla.
2 64 Tyler Stovall LHP Hokes Bluff (Ala.) HS Ala.
2 70 Zeke Spruill RHP Kell HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.
3 96 Craig Kimbrel RHP Wallace State (Ala.) CC Ala.
4 130 Braeden Schlehuber C CC of Southern Nevada Nev.
5 160 Jacob Thompson RHP Virginia Va.
6 190 Adam Milligan OF Walters State (Tenn.) CC Tenn.
7 220 Paul Clemens RHP Louisburg (N.C.) JC N.C.
8 250 Brett Oberholtzer LHP Seminole (Fla.) CC Fla.
9 280 Kyle Farrell RHP Western Nevada CC Nev.
10 310 James Hoover RHP Calhoun (Ala.) CC Ala.
11 340 Richard Sullivan LHP Savannah College of Art and Design Ga.
12 370 Ross Francis RHP Walters State (Tenn.) CC Tenn.
13 400 Travis Adair SS Cleveland State (Tenn.) CC Tenn.
14 430 Jason Hanson 3B Sabino HS, Tucson Ariz.
15 460 William Hiller OF Blinn (Texas) JC Texas
16 490 William Burns OF Walton HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.
17 520 Mark Pope RHP Walton HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.
18 550 Michael Palazzone RHP Lassiter HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.
19 580 Zachary Fuessner LHP York (S.C.) HS S.C.
20 610 Robert Brooks SS Wallace State (Ala.) CC Ala.
21 640 Tyler Barnett SS Eastern Kentucky Ky.
22 670 Bryan Carter 3B Texas A&M Texas
23 700 Daniel Hodges RHP Mount Olive (N.C.) College N.C.
24 730 Shane Moody SS Charlotte N/A
25 760 Nick Fuller RHP Walters State (Ala.) CC Ga.
26 790 Calvin Culver OF Los Angeles Pierce JC Calif.
27 820 Anthony Rendon SS Lamar HS, Houston Texas
28 850 Quentin Cate C Cuesta (Calif.) JC Calif.
29 880 Josh Moody LHP Western Nevada CC Nev.
30 910 Chris Shehan OF Georgia Southern Ga.
31 940 Jason Stolz SS Kell HS, Marietta, Ga. Ga.
32 970 Pat Lenton RHP Minnesota State-Mankato Minn.
33 1000 Justin Fowler RHP Texarkana (Texas) CC Texas
34 1030 Matthew Price RHP Walker School, Augusta, Ga. Ga.
35 1060 Zack Osborne RHP New Mexico JC N.M.
36 1090 Berry Tanner RHP Ware County HS, Waycross, Ga. Ga.
37 1120 Lucas Hileman OF Anna-Jonesboro HS, Anna, Ill. Ill.
38 1150 Jeffrey Richard RHP Coastal Carolina S.C.
39 1180 Talor Wulf RHP Alvin (Texas) CC Texas
40 1210 Jesse Wierzbicki C Walters State (Tenn.) CC Tenn.
41 1240 Ian Gilley SS Northside HS, Fort Smith, Ark. Ark.
42 1270 Stephen Foster LHP Bellevue (Wash.) CC Wash.
43 1300 Adam Bullard RHP Gardner-Webb N.C.
44 1330 Taylor Hart RHP Madison County HS, Danielsville, Ga. Ga.
45 1358 Nicholas Croce C Mission Bay (Calif.) HS Calif.
46 1385 Matt Harrison SS Green Valley HS, Henderson, Nev. Nev.
47 1412 David Walters RHP Francis Marion (S.C.) S.C.
48 1439 David Holman RHP Andale (Kan.) HS Kan.
49 1466 Joshua Adams RHP Midland Valley HS, Graniteville, S.C. S.C.
50 1493 Dylan Lightell RHP West Hills (Calif.) CC Calif.

Drafted from the Pre-Draft Group 4 & 5

OUP 4
                   
30
Tony Hill OF Sr. R-R 5-10 182 Statesboro Statesboro Southern  
31
Earl Daniels SS Sr. R-R 6-0 170 Valdosta Valdosta Georgia 2-21-90
32
Gary Smith RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 195 Thomas Co. Central Thomasville Middle Georgia JC 5-8-89
33
Kyle Putkonen RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Walton Marietta   3-12-90
34
Ryan Mitzel OF Sr. R-R 5-10 180 Walton Kennesaw   6-22-90
35
Antonio Burke OF Sr. R-R 6-1 180 Lithia Springs Lithia Springs Middle Georgia JC 9-30-90
36
Matt Price RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 190 Walker School Marietta Virginia Tech 7-8-89
37
Erick Gaylord 3B Sr. R-R 5-10 160 East Paulding Dallas   10-3-90
38
Tyler Dent 1B Sr. R-R 6-3 235 Harris County Waverly Hall St. John's River CC 8-14-90
39
Peyton Hart SS Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Franklin County Boston Kennesaw State 9-27-89
40 Drafted
Raymond Anderson OF Sr. L-L 5-9 158 Lassiter HS
 Marietta  Kennesaw State 11-21-89
41
Cam Greathouse OF Sr. L-L 6-1 205 Shaw Columbus Gulf Coast CC  
42
Cory Betterson RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 168 Martin Luther King Lithonia   8-9-90
43 Drafted
William Scott OF Sr. R-R 6-0 168 Kell Marietta   9-2-90
44
Drew Parker C Sr. R-R 6-1 195 McEachern Hiram   1-20-90
45
Sean Fream RHP/OF Sr. L-R 6-2 180 Etowah Woodstock   9-18-89
46
Jamell Mann OF Sr. R-R 6-0 200 Henry County McDonough   1-8-90
47
Chandler Hall LHP Sr. L-L 6-2 175 Westside Augusta Middle Georgia JC 9-24-90
48
Colin Snow RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 205 Alpharetta Alpharetta Georgia Southern 6-5-90
49
Parker Sutton LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 180 Sequoyah Woodstock Kennesaw State  
50
Will Miller C Sr. R-R 6-0 180 Westminster Atlanta   8-28-89
51
Chase Hawkins LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 185 Brookwood Snellville Georgia 11-24-89
52
Connor Winn SS Sr. R-R 5-10 170 Wesleyan Suwanee Georgia Tech  
53
Matt Smith RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 190 Kell Acworth   6-14-90
54
Johnathon Taylor OF Sr. L-L 5-9 180 North Cobb Acworth Georgia 3-21-90
55
Evan Martin SS Sr. R-R 5-7 150 Sequoyah Woodstock Georgia Tech 6-25-90
56
Heine Rivera OF Sr. R-R 6-3 165 Whitewater Fayetteville Middle Georgia JC 2-2-90
57
Matt Skole C Sr. L-R 5-7 155 Blessed Trinity Woodstock Georgia Tech  
58
Tyler Claburn RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 175 Starr's Mill Peachtree City    
59
Jacob Phillips RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 230 McEachern Powder Springs   8-13-90
60
Will Raines C Sr. R-R 6-2 205 Lee County Smithville   12-18-89
61
Charley Boring 3B Sr. R-R 6-4 195 Kennesaw Mountain Marietta Samford 10-4-89
 
Avery Anderson SS Sr. B-R 5-10 140 Sandy Creek Peachtree City    
 
Brandon Barnette RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 230 Rockmart Rockmart    
 
Jeremy Boyd OF Sr. L-R 6-1 188 Henry County McDonough Samford  
  Drafted by Atlanta Braves
Billy Burns OF Sr. R-R 5-8 160 Walton Marietta Mercer  
 
Alan Busenitz RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 160 Athens Christian Watkinsville    
 
Andrew Cadger OF Sr. L-L 6-0 185 Woodward Academy Dunwoody Furman  
 
Gray Carden OF Sr. R-R 6-0 185 Lee County Leesburg    
 
Carr Churchill RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 177 Lovett School Atlanta    
 
Sam Colen RHP Sr. L-R 6-0 200 (home schooled) Marietta    
 
Ed Cook RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 195 Starr's Mill Peachtree City   9-4-89
 
Sanders Cummings OF Sr. R-R 6-1 180 Westside Augusta    
 
Brandon Curson 1B/LHP Sr. R-R 6-3 205 Etowah Woodstock Siena  
 
Zach DeBord OF Sr. R-R 6-0 185 Gordon Lee Lafayette Chattanooga JC  
 
Jarrett Didrick OF Sr. R-R 6-1 185 Calhoun Rome Georgia Tech  
 
Clark Ennis RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 180 Columbus Columbus    
 
Tyler Entz OF Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Northside Acworth    
 
Cuyler Esposito 2B/SS Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Lassiter Marietta Villanova  
 
Zach Esquillin SS Sr. R-R 5-9 160 Southwest DeKalb Ellenwood    
 
Shawn Finn C Sr. B-R 5-10 215 Fayette County Peachtree City    
 
Ron Frost LHP Sr. B-L 6-3 185 North Atlanta Atlanta    
  Drafted
Bronson Gagner RHP Sr. R-R 6-6 250 Parkview Lilburn    
 
Ryan Gale 1B/OF Sr. R-R 5-11 190 Pope Roswell North Florida CC  
 
Grant Godwin OF Sr. R-R 5-11 185 Northview Suwanee    
 
Marcus Grimaldi SS Sr. L-R 6-0 175 Northview Duluth    
 
Mark Grimm LHP Sr. L-L 5-11 205 Holy Innocents Smyrna Brown  
 
Ben Hawkins LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 142 Model Rome    
 
David Head LHP Sr. L-L 6-3 180 Chattahoochee Valley Ellenwood Alabama  
 
Robby Hefflinger C/RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 215 Gainesville Buford Georgia  
 
Joseph Herrmann RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 188 Warner Robins Bonaire    
 
Bentley Heyman IF Sr. R-R 5-11 165 Holy Innocents Atlanta Wake Forest  
 
Nick Hicks SS Sr. R-R 5-11 170 Kell Marietta    
 
Grant Hillis OF Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Dunwoody Dunwoody    
 
Trent Hillis RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 195 Burke County Waynesboro    
 
Skyler Hoffer RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 170 Liberty County Hinesville    
 
Matt Houser OF/2B Sr. R-R 5-11 165 Pope Marietta  Univ. of Charleston
  
 
Will Howard OF/LHP Sr. L-L 6-3 165 Columbus Columbus Gulf Coast CC  
 
Blake Hudson 2B Sr. R-R 5-11 155 Woodward Academy Douglasville    
 
Chase Johnston 1B/RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 200 North Springs Atlanta    
 
Micah Jones RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 175 Union Grove McDonough    
 
T.J. Kerins C Sr. R-R 6-0 185 Walton Marietta    
 
James Kimsey RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 170 Heritage Newnan Mercer  
 
Zach Laughlin RHP Sr. R-R 5-9 145 Columbus Columbus Georgia  
 
Dadynoel Lorenzo SS Sr. R-R 5-8 150 Tucker Tucker    
 
Brandon Love LHP Sr. L-L 6-2 188 Burke County Waynesboro Mercer  
 
C.J. Lusted C/3B Sr. L-R 6-1 185 Centennial Roswell Georgia Southern  
 
Kyle Madden C Sr. R-R 6-4 225 Harrison Powder Springs    
 
Andrew Mailhot 1B/3B Sr. L-R 6-1 190 Chattahoochee Alpharetta    
 
Tyler Maloof RHP/OF Sr. L-R 6-1 180 Norcross Winder Georgia  
 
Ben Marshall RHP Sr. R-R 5-11 175 Loganville Loganville   6-28-89
 
Lance Martin OF Sr. R-R 5-8 175 Milton Alpharetta    
 
Jacob Matthews RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 170 Norcross Norcross Mercer  
 
Garrett May 2B Sr. R-R 6-0 170 Lassiter Marietta East Tennessee  
 
Adam Morgan LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 170 Kell Marietta Alabama  
 
Brad Moss C/2B Sr. R-R 5-8 155 Calhoun Acworth Samford  
 
Thomas Muratore 2B Sr. R-R 5-10 155 Roswell Roswell    
 
Matt Petersen RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 170 North Cobb Acworth    
 
James Ramsey 2B/3B Sr. L-R 5-11 180 Wesleyan Alpharetta Florida State  
 
David Randall RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 190 Peachtree Ridge Suwanee Mercer  
 
T.J. Rich RHP Sr. L-R 6-0 190 Sprayberry Marietta Middle Georgia JC  
 
Kevin Ruiz OF Sr. R-R 6-1 175 Wesleyan Alpharetta Georgia  
 
Andrew Sawyer SS/OF Sr. R-R 5-10 170 McEachern Marietta Siena  
 
Marshall Seedorff RHP/OF Sr. R-R 6-3 180 Pope Marietta    
 
Chris Schaive RHP/OF Sr. R-R 6-3 155 Northview Alpharetta    
 
Collin Shaw OF Sr. R-R 6-2 205 Alpharetta Alpharetta    
 
Alex Sherrod RHP Sr. L-R 6-0 160 Walton Marietta    
 
Kevin Smith C Sr. L-R 5-10 160 St. Francis Kennesaw    
 
Nick Squeglia RHP Sr. R-R 5-11 195 Collins Hill Lawrenceville Georgia State  
 
Jake Tanis SS Sr. B-R 6-1 165 McIntosh Peachtree City Mercer  
 
Chris Vazquez SS Sr. R-R 5-10 150 Heritage School Tyrone    
 
Daniel Watts LHP Sr. L-L 6-3 210 Troup County LaGrange Jacksonville State  
 
Michael White SS Sr. L-R 6-1 170 North Cobb Kennesaw    
 
Adam Whitlock 1B/RHP Sr. L-R 6-2 185 Lovett Woodstock    
 
Pete Whittingslow LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 150 Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw East Tennessee  
 
Brent Worsham C Sr. R-R 6-0 170 Carrollton Carrollton Middle Georgia JC 5-14-90

DRAFT 2008
SIGNINGS/SIGNING BONUSES, Top 10 Rounds

Player’s signing status noted; college commitment indicated for unsigned high school/junior college player

FIRST ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
1. Rays Tim Beckham SS Sr. R-R 6-2 191 Griffin, Ga. SIGNED $6,150,000
2. Pirates Pedro Alvarez 3B Jr. L-R 6-2 225 New York, N.Y.    
3. Royals Eric Hosmer 1B Sr. L-L 6-4 210 Cooper City, Fla. Arizona State  
4. Orioles Brian Matusz LHP Jr. L-L 6-4 200 Cave Creek, Ariz.    
5. Giants Buster Posey C Jr. R-R 6-2 200 Leesburg, Ga.    
6. Marlins Kyle Skipworth C Sr. L-R 6-3 195 Riverside, Calif. SIGNED $2,400,000
7. Reds Yonder Alonso 1B Jr. L-R 6-2 215 Miami    
8. White Sox Gordon Beckham SS Jr. B-R 6-0 180 Atlanta    
9. Nationals Aaron Crow RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 195 Wakarusa, Kan.    
10. Astros Jason Castro C Jr. L-R 6-3 215 Castro Valley, Calif.    
11. Rangers Justin Smoak 1B Jr. B-L 6-4 215 Goose Creek, S.C.    
12. Athletics Jemile Weeks 2B Jr. R-R 5-9 165 Altamonte Springs, Fla.    
13. Cardinals Brett Wallace 1B/3B Jr. L-R 6-2 245 Sonoma, Calif.    
14. Twins Aaron Hicks OF/RHP Sr. B-R 6-2 170 Long Beach, Calif. SIGNED $1,780,000
15. Dodgers Ethan Martin RHP/3B Sr. R-R 6-3 205 Toccoa, Ga. Clemson  
16. Brewers Brett Lawrie C Sr. R-R 6-0 200 Langley, B.C. Arizona State  
17. Blue Jays David Cooper 1B Jr. L-L 6-1 190 Stockton, Calif. SIGNED $1,500,000
18. Mets Ike Davis 1B/OF Jr. L-L 6-5 215 Scottsdale, Ariz. SIGNED  
19. Cubs Andrew Cashner RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 195 Conroe, Texas    
20. Mariners Josh Fields RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 183 Hull, Ga.    
21. Tigers Ryan Perry RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 200 Marana, Ariz.    
22. Mets Reese Havens SS Jr. L-R 6-1 195 Sullivan's Island, S.C. SIGNED $1,419,000
23. Padres Allan Dykstra 1B Jr. L-R 6-5 225 Poway, Calif.    
24. Phillies Anthony Hewitt 3B/SS Sr. R-R 6-1 190 Brooklyn, N.Y. Vanderbilt  
25. Rockies Christian Friedrich LHP Jr. R-L 6-3 210 Evanston, Ill. SIGNED $1,350,000
26. D'backs Daniel Schlereth LHP Jr. L-L 6-1 210 Lone Tree, Colo.    
27. Twins Carlos Gutierrez RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 205 Miami    
28. Yankees Gerrit Cole RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 190 Santa Ana, Calif. UCLA  
29. Indians Lonnie Chisenhall 3B/SS So. L-R 6-2 190 Morehead City, N.C. SIGNED $1,100,000
30. Red Sox Casey Kelly SS/RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 190 Sarasota, Fla. Tennessee (FB)  
 
SUPPLEMENTAL FIRST-ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
31. Twins Shooter Hunt RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 205 Wyckoff, N.J.    
32. Brewers Jake Odorizzi RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 170 Highland, Ill. SIGNED $1,060,000
33. Mets Brad Holt RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 195 Cary, N.C. SIGNED $1,040,000
34. Phillies Zach Collier OF Sr. L-L 6-2 185 Chino Hills, Calif. SIGNED $1,020,000
35. Brewers Evan Fredrickson LHP Jr. L-L 6-6 250 Oak Hill, Va. SIGNED $1,010,000
36. Royals Mike Montgomery LHP Sr. L-L 6-4 180 Valencia, Calif. SIGNED $988,000
37. Giants Conor Gillaspie 3B Jr. L-R 6-1 200 Omaha, Neb.    
38. Astros Jordan Lyles RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 205 Hartsville, S.C. SIGNED $930,000
39. Cardinals Lance Lynn RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 260 Brownsburg, Ind. SIGNED $938,000
40. Braves Brett DeVall LHP Sr. R-L 6-4 220 Niceville, Fla. Georgia  
41. Cubs Ryan Flaherty SS Jr. L-R 6-3 208 Portland, Me. SIGNED $906,000
42. Padres Jaff Decker OF/LHP Sr. L-L 6-0 175 Phoenix SIGNED $892,000
43. D'backs Wade Miley LHP Jr. R-L 6-2 185 Loranger, La.    
44. Yankees Jeremy Bleich LHP Jr. L-L 6-2 185 Metairie, La.    
45. Red Sox Bryan Price RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 200 Marble Falls, Texas    
46. Padres Logan Forsythe 3B Jr. R-R 6-0 195 Memphis, Tenn. SIGNED $835,000
 
SECOND ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
47. Rays Kyle Lobstein LHP Sr. L-L 6-3 180 Flagstaff, Ariz. Arizona  
48. Pirates Tanner Scheppers RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 170 Laguna Niguel, Calif.    
49. Royals Johnny Giavotella 2B Jr. R-R 5-8 185 Hanrahan, La. SIGNED $787,000
50. Orioles Xavier Avery OF Sr. L-L 6-0 185 Stockbridge, Ga. SIGNED $900,000
51. Phillies Anthony Gose LHP/OF Sr. L-L 6-0 170 Bellflower, Calif. SIGNED $772,000
52. Marlins Brad Hand LHP/1B Sr. L-L 6-2 205 Chaska, Minn. SIGNED $760,000
53. Brewers Seth Lintz RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 170 Lewisburg, Tenn. Kentucky  
54. Brewers Cutter Dykstra SS Sr. R-R 6-0 180 Thousand Oaks, Calif. SIGNED $737,000
55. Nationals Destin Hood SS/OF Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Mobile, Ala. Alabama (FB)  
56. Astros Jay Austin OF Sr. L-L 6-1 180 Atlanta SIGNED $715,000
57. Rangers Robbie Ross LHP Sr. L-L 6-0 180 Nicholasville, Ky. Kentucky  
58. Athletics Tyson Ross RHP Jr. R-R 6-6 230 Oakland, Calif. SIGNED $694,000
59. Cardinals Shane Peterson 1B/OF Jr. L-L 6-0 195 Temecula, Calif. SIGNED $683,000
60. Twins Tyler Ladendorf SS So. R-R 6-2 210 Des Plaines, Ill. SIGNED $673,000
61. Dodgers Josh Lindblom RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 240 West Lafayette, Ind.    
62. Brewers Cody Adams RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 180 Viola, Ill. SIGNED $653,000
63. Blue Jays Kenny Wilson OF Sr. R-R 6-0 165 Tampa SIGNED $644,000
64. Braves Tyler Stovall LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 185 Hokes Bluff, Ala. Auburn  
65. Cubs Aaron Shafer RHP Jr. L-R 6-5 205 Moscow Mills, Mo.    
66. Mariners Dennis Raben OF/1B Jr. L-L 6-3 218 Hollywood, Fla.    
67. Tigers Cody Satterwhite RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 200 Jackson, Miss. SIGNED $606,000
68. Mets Javier Rodriguez OF Sr. R-R 6-2 165 Caguas, P.R.    
69. Padres James Darnell 3B/OF Jr. R-R 6-2 195 Danville, Calif.    
70. Braves Zeke Spruill RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 190 Marietta, Ga. SIGNED $600,000
71. Phillies Jason Knapp RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 235 Annandale, N.J. SIGNED $590,000
72. Rockies Charlie Blackmon OF/LHP Jr. L-L 6-4 200 Suwanee, Ga. SIGNED $563,000
73. D'backs Bryan Shaw RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 210 Livermore, Calif. SIGNED $553,000
74. Angels Tyler Chatwood RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 175 Yucaipa, Calif. SIGNED $547,000
75. Yankees Scott Bittle RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 185 Texarkana, Texas    
76. Indians Trey Haley RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 185 Nacogdoches, Texas Rice  
77. Red Sox Derrik Gibson SS Sr. R-R 6-1 170 Seaford, Del. North Carolina  
 
THIRD ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
78. Rays Jake Jefferies C Jr. L-R 6-3 200 Merced, Calif. SIGNED $515,000
79. Pirates Jordy Mercer SS/RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 190 Taloga, Okla. SIGNED $508,000
80. Royals Tyler Sample RHP Sr. L-R 6-7 220 Denver SIGNED $500,000
81. Orioles L.J. Hoes OF Sr. R-R 6-0 180 Mitchellville, Md. SIGNED $490,000
82. Giants Roger Kieschnick OF Jr. L-R 6-3 200 Rockwall, Texas    
83. Marlins Edgar Olmos LHP Sr. L-L 6-5 180 Van Nuys, Calif. Arizona  
84. Reds Zach Stewart RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 199 Wichita Falls, Texas SIGNED $450,000
85. Red Sox Stephen Fife RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 210 Boise, Idaho SIGNED $464,000
86. White Sox Brent Morel 3B Jr. R-R 6-2 210 Bakersfield, Calif. SIGNED $440,000
87. Nationals Danny Espinosa SS Jr. B-R 6-0 185 Santa Ana, Calif.    
88. Astros Chase Davidson 1B Sr. L-R 6-5 210 Alpharetta, Ga. Georgia  
89. Rangers Tim Murphy LHP Jr. L-L 6-2 200 Vista, Calif. SIGNED $436,000
90. Athletics Petey Paramore C Jr. B-R 6-2 210 Allen, Texas SIGNED $430,000
91. Cardinals Niko Vasquez SS Sr. R-R 6-0 175 Las Vegas, Nev. SIGNED $423,000
92. Twins Bobby Lanigan RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 215 Staten Island, N.Y. SIGNED $417,000
93. Dodgers Kyle Russell OF Jr. L-L 6-5 190 Tomball, Texas SIGNED $410,000
94. Brewers Logan Schafer OF Jr. L-L 6-1 170 San Luis Obispo, Calif. SIGNED $404,000
95. Blue Jays Andrew Liebel RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 195 Pomona, Calif.    
96. Braves Craig Kimbrel RHP So. R-R 5-11 205 Huntsville, Ala. SIGNED $391,000
97. Cubs Chris Carpenter RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 210 Bryan, Ohio SIGNED $385,000
98. Mariners Aaron Pribanic RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 200 Plano, Texas    
99. Tigers Scott Green RHP Jr. R-R 6-8 240 Louisville, Ky. SIGNED $373,000
100. Mets Kirk Niewenhuis 1B/OF Jr. L-R 6-2 195 Highlands Ranch, Colo. SIGNED $360,000
101. Padres Blake Tekotte OF Jr. L-R 6-0 175 Columbia, Mo.    
102. Phillies Vance Worley RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 220 Sacramento, Calif. SIGNED $355,000
103. Rockies Aaron Weatherford RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 190 Crystal Springs, Miss.    
104. D'backs Kevin Eichhorn RHP Sr. B-R 6-1 170 Aptos, Calif. Santa Clara  
105. Angels Ryan Chaffee RHP So. R-R 6-2 200 Niceville, Fla. SIGNED $338,000
106. Yankees David Adams 2B Jr. R-R 6-2 205 Margate, Fla. SIGNED $333,000
107. Indians Cord Phelps 2B Jr. B-R 6-2 200 Santa Barbara, Calif.    
108. Red Sox Kyle Weiland RHP Jr. L-R 6-4 195 Albuquerque, N.M. SIGNED $322,000
 
SUPPLEMENTAL THIRD-ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
109. Astros Ross Seaton RHP Sr. L-R 6-4 215 Sugar Land, Texas Tulane  
110. Phillies Jon Pettibone RHP Sr. L-R 6-5 195 Yorba Linda, Calif. Southern California  
111. Padres Sawyer Carroll OF Sr. L-R 6-4 209 Tulsa, Okla. SIGNED $125,000
112. Angels Zach Cone OF Sr. R-R 6-2 185 Stone Mountain, Ga. Georgia  
 
FOURTH ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
113. Rays Ty Morrison OF Sr. L-R 6-2 170 Tigard, Ore. Oregon  
114. Pirates Chase d'Arnaud SS/3B Jr. R-R 6-2 200 Long Beach, Calif. SIGNED $293,000
115. Royals Tim Melville RHP/3B Sr. R-R 6-4 180 Wentzville, Mo. North Carolina  
116. Orioles Kyle Hudson OF Jr. L-L 5-11 165 Mattoon, Ill. SIGNED $287,000
117. Giants Brandon Crawford SS Jr. L-R 6-2 200 Pleasanton, Calif.    
118. Marlins Curtis Peterson RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 180 Aubrey, Texas Nebraska  
119. Reds Tyler Cline RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 215 Cartersville, Ga. SIGNED $240,000
120. White Sox Drew O'Neil RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 200 Roswell, Ga. SIGNED $260,000
121. Nationals Graham Hicks LHP Sr. R-L 6-4 175 Lakeland, Fla. Central Florida  
122. Astros T.J. Steele OF Jr. R-R 6-3 215 Tucson, Ariz. SIGNED $267,000
123. Rangers Joe Wieland RHP/SS Sr. R-R 6-3 170 Reno, Nev. SIGNED $263,000
124. Athletics Anthony Capra LHP Jr. L-L 6-1 195 Arvada, Colo. SIGNED  
125. Cardinals Scott Gorgen RHP Jr. R-R 5-10 190 Concord, Calif. SIGNED $250,000
126. Twins Daniel Ortiz OF Sr. L-L 5-11 165 Cayey, P.R. SIGNED $253,000
127. Dodgers Dee Strange-Gordon SS Fr. L-R 5-11 150 Avon Park, Fla. SIGNED $250,000
128. Brewers Josh Romanski LHP/OF Jr. L-L 6-1 185 Corona, Calif. SIGNED $247,000
129. Blue Jays Mark Sobolewski 3B So. R-R 6-1 195 Sarasota, Fla.    
130. Braves Braeden Schlehuber C So. R-R 6-2 185 Pleasant Grove, Utah SIGNED $240,000
131. Cubs Matt Cerda 2B Sr. L-R 5-9 165 Oceanside, Calif. SIGNED  
132. Mariners Steven Hensley RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 190 Asheville, N.C. SIGNED $233,000
133. Tigers Brett Jacobson RHP Jr. R-R 6-6 205 Carefree, Ariz. SIGNED $230,000
134. Mets Sean Ratliff OF Jr. L-L 6-4 225 Longmont, Colo.    
135. Padres Jason Kipnis OF So. L-R 5-11 175 Northbrook, Ill.    
136. Phillies Trevor May RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 200 Kelso, Wash. Washington  
137. Rockies Ethan Hollingsworth RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 185 Joliet, Ill. SIGNED $215,000
138. D'backs Ryne White 1B/OF Jr. L-L 5-11 200 Chicago SIGNED $213,000
139. Angels Buddy Boshers LHP So. L-L 6-3 205 Huntsville, Ala. SIGNED $210,000
140. Yankees Corban Joseph SS Sr. L-R 6-0 170 Franklin, Tenn. SIGNED $207,000
141. Indians David Roberts RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 210 Renton, Wash. SIGNED $200,000
142. Red Sox Peter Hissey OF Sr. L-L 6-0 165 West Chester, Pa. Virginia  
 
FIFTH ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
143. Rays Mike Sheridan 1B Jr. L-L 6-2 215 Washington, D.C. SIGNED $195,000
144. Pirates Justin Wilson LHP Jr. L-L 6-2 200 Clovis, Calif.    
145. Royals John Lamb LHP Sr. L-L 6-4 185 Laguna Hills, Calif. SIGNED $165,000
146. Orioles Greg Miclat SS Jr. B-R 5-9 180 Concord, N.C.    
147. Giants Edwin Quirarte RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 205 Oxnard, Calif. SIGNED $193,000
148. Marlins Pete Andrelczyk RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 185 Lancaster, Pa. SIGNED $185,000
149. Reds Clayton Shunick RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 176 Alpharetta, Ga. SIGNED $175,000
150. White Sox Dan Hudson RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 215 Virginia Beach, Va. SIGNED $180,000
151. Nationals Adrian Nieto C Sr. R-R 6-0 195 Hialeah, Fla. South Florida  
152. Astros David Duncan LHP Jr. L-L 6-8 201 New Richmond, Ohio SIGNED $185,000
153. Rangers Clark Murphy 1B/OF Sr. L-L 6-3 200 Fallbrook, Calif. UCLA  
154. Athletics Jason Christian SS Jr. L-R 6-3 170 Loveland, Ohio SIGNED $182,000
155. Cardinals Jermaine Curtis 3B Jr. R-R 6-1 190 Fontana, Calif. SIGNED $181,000
156. Twins Nick Romero 3B Jr. B-R 6-1 200 Chula Vista, Calif. SIGNED $179,000
157. Dodgers JonMichael Redding RHP So. R-R 6-2 200 Valdosta, Ga. SIGNED $178,000
158. Brewers Maverick Lasker RHP/3B Sr. R-R 6-3 190 Glendale, Ariz. SIGNED $176,000
159. Blue Jays Tyler Pastornicky SS Sr. R-R 5-11 170 Bradenton, Fla. SIGNED $175,000
160. Braves Jacob Thompson RHP Jr. R-R 6-6 200 Danville, Va.    
161. Cubs Justin Bristow RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 213 Richmond, Va. SIGNED $172,000
162. Mariners Brett Lorin RHP So. L-R 6-7 245 Laguna Niguel, Calif. SIGNED $170,000
163. Tigers Alex Avila C/3B Jr. B-R 6-0 210 Hialeah, Fla. SIGNED $169,000
164. Mets Dock Doyle C Jr. L-R 6-0 200 Conway, S.C. SIGNED $167,000
165. Padres Anthony Bass RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 180 Trenton, Mich. SIGNED $166,000
166. Phillies Jeremy Hamilton 1B Jr. L-L 6-0 180 Cincinnati SIGNED $164,000
167. Rockies Chris Dominguez 3B So. R-R 6-5 235 Miami    
168. D'backs Collin Cowgill OF Jr. R-L 5-9 190 Lexington, Ky. SIGNED $155,000
169. Angels Khiry Cooper OF Sr. R-R 6-3 180 Shreveport, La. Nebraska (FB)  
170. Yankees Chris Smith OF Sr. L-L 6-1 190 Los Angeles SIGNED $158,000
171. Indians Zach Putnam RHP/1B Jr. R-R 6-2 215 Ann Arbor, Mich.    
172. Red Sox Ryan Westmoreland OF Sr. L-R 6-2 180 Portsmouth, R.I. Vanderbilt  
 
SIXTH ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
173. Rays Shane Dyer RHP So. R-R 6-3 180 Eaton, Colo. SIGNED $135,000
174. Pirates Robbie Grossman OF Sr. B-L 6-1 195 Cypress, Texas Texas  
175. Royals Alex Llanos SS Sr. R-R 6-0 165 Gurabo, P.R. SIGNED $125,000
176. Orioles Rick Zagone LHP Jr. L-L 6-2 215 Crystal Lake, Ill. SIGNED $150,000
177. Giants Eric Surkamp LHP Jr. L-L 6-5 215 Cincinnati    
178. Marlins Graham Johnson RHP Sr. R-R 6-6 215 Westlake, Calif. Fresno State  
179. Reds Alex Buchholz 2B/3B Jr. R-R 6-0 172 Millersville, Md. SIGNED $125,000
180. White Sox Kenny Williams OF Jr. B-R 6-2 198 Plainfield, Ill. SIGNED $150,000
181. Nationals Paul Demny RHP Fr. R-R 6-2 200 East Bernard, Texas SIGNED $110,000
182. Astros J.B. Shuck LHP/OF Jr. L-L 5-11 185 Galion, Ohio SIGNED $150,000
183. Rangers Richard Bleier LHP Jr. L-L 6-3 210 Davie, Fla. SIGNED $120,000
184. Athletics Tyreace House OF So. R-R 5-10 175 Palmdale, Calif.    
185. Cardinals Eric Fornataro RHP So. R-R 6-1 195 Richmond, Va. SIGNED $150,000
186. Twins B.J. Hermsen RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 225 Masonville, Iowa Oregon State  
187. Dodgers Tony Delmonico SS Jr. B-R 6-0 194 Knoxville, Tenn.    
188. Brewers Jose Duran SS Jr. R-R 5-11 190 Fort Worth, Texas SIGNED $131,500
189. Blue Jays Marcus Brisker OF/RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 195 Winter Haven, Fla. SIGNED $125,000
190. Braves Adam Milligan OF So. L-R 6-3 225 Savannah, Tenn. Vanderbilt  
191. Cubs Josh Harrison 2B/3B Jr. R-R 5-8 177 Cincinnati SIGNED $144,500
192. Mariners Jarrett Burgess OF Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Miami SIGNED $150,000
193. Tigers Tyler Stohr RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 205 Viera, Fla. SIGNED $150,000
194. Mets Josh Satin 2B/3B Sr. R-R 6-2 190 Hidden Hills, Calif. SIGNED $25,000
195. Padres Cole Figueroa SS/2B So. L-R 5-10 180 Tallahassee, Fla.    
196. Phillies Colby Shreve RHP So. R-R 6-5 190 Las Vegas, Nev. Arkansas  
197. Rockies Kiel Roling C Jr. R-R 6-3 240 Grand Junction, Colo.    
198. D'backs Justin Parker SS Jr. R-R 6-1 190 Fort Wayne, Ind. SIGNED $130,000
199. Angels Josh Blanco LHP Sr. L-L 6-2 190 El Paso, Texas SIGNED $148,000
200. Yankees Brett Marshall RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 195 Baytown, Texas Rice  
201. Indians Jeremie Tice 3B Jr. R-R 6-1 225 Dacula, Ga. SIGNED $120,000
202. Red Sox Ryan Lavarnway C/OF Jr. R-R 6-3 210 Woodland Hills, Calif. SIGNED  
 
SEVENTH ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
203. Rays Jason Corder OF Sr. R-R 6-2 210 Mission Viejo, Calif. SIGNED $30,000
204. Pirates Benji Gonzalez SS Sr. R-R 5-11 160 Caguas, P.R. SIGNED $130,000
205. Royals Jason Esposito 3B Sr. R-R 6-2 185 Bethany, Conn. Vanderbilt  
206. Orioles Caleb Joseph C/3B Jr. R-R 6-3 180 Franklin, Tenn. SIGNED $125,000
207. Giants Aaron King LHP Fr. L-L 6-4 205 Newton, N.C.    
208. Marlins Paul Gran 3B Sr. R-R 5-11 185 Bothell, Wash. SIGNED $40,000
209. Reds Pedro Villarreal RHP So. R-R 6-1 215 Dallas SIGNED $100,000
210. White Sox Jordan Danks OF Jr. L-R 6-5 210 Round Rock, Texas    
211. Nationals Danny Killian C Fr. L-R 6-4 195 Stanwood, Mich. SIGNED $100,000
212. Astros Jon Gaston OF Jr. L-R 6-0 206 Boise, Idaho SIGNED $150,000
213. Rangers Matt Thompson RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Burleson, Texas Texas Christian  
214. Athletics Brett Hunter RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 215 Moorpark, Calif.    
215. Cardinals Anthony Ferrara LHP Sr. R-L 6-1 170 Riverview, Fla. SIGNED $150,000
216. Twins Dan Osterbrock LHP Jr. R-L 6-3 186 Cincinnati SIGNED $121,000
217. Dodgers Cole St. Clair LHP Sr. L-L 6-5 225 Santa Ana, Calif.    
218. Brewers Trey Watten 3B/RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 195 Coppell, Texas SIGNED $100,000
219. Blue Jays Eric Thames OF Jr. L-L 6-1 197 San Jose, Calif. SIGNED $150,000
220. Braves Paul Clemens RHP So. R-R 6-3 170 Fairfax, Va. SIGNED $150,000
221. Cubs Luis Flores C Jr. R-R 5-10 190 Corpus Christi, Texas SIGNED $132,000
222. Mariners Nate Tenbrink 3B Jr. L-R 6-2 200 Olathe, Kan. SIGNED $140,000
223. Tigers Jade Todd LHP Sr. L-L 6-2 185 Shades Valley, Ala. SIGNED $150,000
224. Mets Michael Hebert RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 180 Saugus, Calif. SIGNED $135,000
225. Padres Adam Zornes C Jr. R-R 6-0 210 Houston    
226. Phillies Johnny Coy 1B Sr. R-R 6-7 195 St. Joseph, Mo. Arizona State (BKB)  
227. Rockies Dan Houston RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 200 P.B. Gardens, Fla. SIGNED $110,000
228. D'backs Miles Reagan RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 160 Lakeside, Calif. SIGNED $150,000
229. Angels Will Smith LHP Fr. L-L 6-5 220 Newnan, Ga. SIGNED $150,000
230. Yankees Kyle Higashioka C Sr. R-R 6-1 190 Huntington Beach, Calif. California  
231. Indians Tim Fedroff OF So. L-R 5-11 182 Flagtown, N.J.    
232. Red Sox Tim Federowicz C/RHP Jr. R-R 5-10 198 Apex, N.C.    
 
EIGHTH ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
233. Rays Anthony Scelfo OF/SS Jr. L-R 5-10 190 New Orleans SIGNED $107,000
234. Pirates Jeremy Farrell 1B/3B Jr. R-R 6-3 210 Westlake, Ohio SIGNED $105,000
235. Royals Malcom Culver SS/RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 185 Palmdale, Calif. SIGNED $125,000
236. Orioles Bobby Bundy RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 215 Sperry, Okla. Arkansas  
237. Giants Scott Barnes LHP Jr. L-L 6-4 190 Springfield, Mass.    
238. Marlins Isaac Galloway OF Sr. R-R 6-3 190 Rancho Cuca., Calif. SIGNED  
239. Reds Cody Puckett SS Jr. R-R 5-9 180 Apple Valley, Calif. SIGNED $80,000
240. White Sox Kevin Dubler C Jr. L-R 6-0 180 Downers Grove, Ill.    
241. Nationals Ricardo Pecina LHP Jr. L-L 6-0 215 San Diego SIGNED $100,000
242. Astros Brad Dydalewicz LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 177 Austin, Texas Arizona  
243. Rangers Mike Bianucci OF Jr. R-R 6-1 210 Annandale, Va.    
244. Athletics Jeremy Barfield OF So. R-L 6-5 230 Spring, Texas SIGNED $92,000
245. Cardinals Ryan Kulik LHP Sr. L-L 5-11 205 Marton, N.J. SIGNED $58,000
246. Twins Jeff Lanning C So. R-R 6-2 210 Ankeny, Iowa SIGNED $105,000
247. Dodgers Nick Buss OF Jr. L-R 6-2 185 Clinton Twnsp., Mich. SIGNED $95,000
248. Brewers Erik Komatsu OF Jr. L-L 5-10 190 Camarillo, Calif. SIGNED $130,000
249. Blue Jays Evan Crawford LHP Jr. R-L 6-1 185 Prattville, Ala. SIGNED $150,000
250. Braves Brett Oberholtzer LHP Fr. L-L 6-2 210 St. Georges, Del. SIGNED $150,000
251. Cubs James Leverton LHP Jr. R-L 6-2 200 Rockwall, Texas SIGNED $92,500
252. Mariners Bobby LaFromboise LHP Sr. L-L 6-4 185 Downey, Calif. SIGNED $70,000
253. Tigers Andy Dirks OF Sr. L-L 6-0 200 Burrton, Kan. SIGNED $35,000
254. Mets Eric Campbell 3B Jr. R-R 6-3 210 Norwich, Conn. SIGNED $90,000
255. Padres Beamer Weems SS Jr. B-R 5-11 180 Virginia Beach, Va.    
256. Phillies Julio Rodriguez RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 200 Bayamon, P.R. SIGNED $110,000
257. Rockies Kurt Yacko RHP Jr. R-R 5-11 170 Costa Mesa, Calif. SIGNED $100,000
258. D'backs Pat McAnaney LHP Sr. R-L 6-3 200 Syracuse, N.Y. SIGNED $30,000
259. Angels Christian Scholl RHP So. R-R 5-11 190 Tacoma, Wash. SIGNED $90,000
260. Yankees Dan Brewer 3B/OF Jr. R-R 6-0 180 Brookfield, Ill. SIGNED $125,000
261. Indians Eric Berger LHP Jr. B-L 6-1 190 Roseville, Calif.    
262. Red Sox Michael Lee RHP Jr. R-R 6-6 190 Bellevue, Wash. SIGNED $100,000
 
NINTH ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
263. Rays Shawn Smith LHP Sr. R-L 6-2 180 Saugus, Calif. SIGNED $150,000
264. Pirates Matt Hague 3B/OF Sr. R-R 6-3 225 Kent, Wash. SIGNED $25,000
265. Royals J.D. Alfaro SS So. R-R 5-9 175 Dallas SIGNED $75,000
266. Orioles Nick Haughian LHP Jr. L-L 6-0 205 Marysville, Wash. SIGNED $100,000
267. Giants Ryan Verdugo LHP Jr. L-L 6-0 195 Lake Stevens, Wash.    
268. Marlins Dan Jennings LHP Jr. L-L 6-3 183 West Des Moines, Ia. SIGNED $145,000
269. Reds David Sappelt OF Jr. R-R 5-9 185 Saxaphaw, N.C. SIGNED $75,000
270. White Sox Ryan Strauss RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 200 Tampa    
271. Nationals J.R. Higley 1B Fr. R-R 6-1 170 Carmichael, Calif.    
272. Astros Luis Cruz LHP Sr. L-L 5-9 170 Carolina, P.R. SIGNED $150,000
273. Rangers Jared Bolden 1B/LHP Jr. L-L 6-2 200 Lynchburg, Va. SIGNED $123,300
274. Athletics Mitchell Levier OF So. L-L 6-0 190 Whittier, Calif. SIGNED $75,000
275. Cardinals Aaron Luna OF/2B Jr. R-R 5-11 200 Southlake, Texas    
276. Twins Mike Gonzales 1B So. L-R 6-6 235 Brentwood, Calif. SIGNED $85,000
277. Dodgers Steven Caseres 1B So. L-R 6-3 225 New City, N.Y. SIGNED $250,000
278. Brewers Michael Bowman RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 195 Richmond, Va. SIGNED $85,000
279. Blue Jays Antonio Jimenez C Sr. R-R 6-1 170 Bayamon, P.R. SIGNED $150,000
280. Braves Kyle Farrell RHP Fr. R-R 6-4 203 Salem, Ore. SIGNED $150,000
281. Cubs Jay Jackson RHP/OF Jr. R-R 6-1 190 Taylors, S.C. SIGNED $90,000
282. Mariners Billy Morrison RHP So. R-R 6-5 205 Novi, Mich.    
283. Tigers Anthony Shawler RHP/OF Jr. R-R 6-3 185 Chesapeake, Va. SIGNED $76,500
284. Mets Eric Beaulac RHP Jr. R-R 6-6 210 Troy, Mich. SIGNED $90,000
285. Padres Kyle Thebeau RHP Jr. R-R 6-0 190 Corpus Christi, Texas    
286. Phillies Cody Overbeck 3B Jr. R-R 6-1 195 Atoka, Tenn. SIGNED $80,000
287. Rockies Craig Bennigson LHP Jr. R-L 6-2 215 Benicia, Calif. SIGNED $70,000
288. D'backs Brett Moorhouse RHP So. R-R 6-2 190 Fort Pierce, Fla.    
289. Angels Nick Farnsworth 1B Sr. L-L 6-2 210 Tulsa, Okla. SIGNED $150,000
290. Yankees Mikey O'Brien RHP Sr. R-R 5-11 170 Roanoke, Va. Winthrop  
291. Indians Clayton Cook RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 165 Amarillo, Texas SIGNED $115,000
292. Red Sox Christian Vazquez C Sr. R-R 5-9 195 Caguas, P.R. SIGNED $80,000
 
TENTH ROUND
Rank Club Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Hometown Status Bonus
293. Rays Matt Hall SS Jr. R-R 6-3 180 Scottsdale, Ariz. SIGNED $75,000
294. Pirates Drew Gagnon RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 185 Brentwood, Calif. Long Beach State  
295. Royals Mauricio Matos C Sr. R-R 6-0 185 Bronx, N.Y. SIGNED $150,000
296. Orioles Chris Herrmann C So. L-R 6-1 180 Tomball, Texas Miami  
297. Giants Ryan O'Sullivan RHP/SS Sr. R-R 6-1 180 El Cajon, Calif. San Diego State  
298. Marlins Trevor Holder RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 198 Birmingham, Ala.    
299. Reds Sean Conner OF So. L-R 6-2 198 Lake Worth, Fla. SIGNED $65,000
300. White Sox Stephen Sauer RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 185 Las Vegas, Nev. SIGNED $72,500
301. Nationals Tommy Milone LHP Jr. L-L 6-1 215 Saugus, Calif. SIGNED $65,000
302. Astros Jarred Holloway LHP Fr. R-L 6-3 218 Russellville, Ark. SIGNED $150,000
303. Rangers Kevin Castner RHP So. R-R 6-4 230 Lafayette, Calif.    
304. Athletcs Rashun Dixon C Sr. R-R 6-2 210 Jackson, Miss. SIGNED $600,000
305. Cardinals Alex Castellanos 2B So. R-R 5-11 180 Miami SIGNED $70,000
306. Twins Evan Bigley 3B/OF Jr. R-R 6-1 180 Lancaster, Texas SIGNED $75,000
307. Dodgers Chris Joyce LHP Sr. L-L 6-0 190 Goleta, Calif. UC Santa Barbara  
308. Brewers Greg Miller RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 205 Hammonton, N.J. SIGNED $75,000
309. Blue Jays Danny Farquhar RHP Jr. R-R 5-11 170 Pembroke Pines, Fla.    
310. Braves J.J. Hoover RHP So. R-R 6-4 215 Pittsburgh SIGNED  
311. Cubs Alex Wilson RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 195 Hurricane, W.Va.    
312. Mariners Nate Newman RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 215 Brookehaven, Miss.    
313. Tigers Robbie Weinhardt RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 198 Pearland, Texas SIGNED $15,000
314. Mets Brian Valenzuela LHP Sr. L-L 5-9 155 Murrieta, Calif. Azusa Pacific  
315. Padres Andrew Albers LHP Sr. R-L 6-0 195 North Battleford, Sask. SIGNED $10,000
316. Phillies Jean Carlos Rodriguez C Sr. R-R 6-0 215 Bronx, N.Y. SIGNED $105,000
317. Rockies Stephen Dodson RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 205 Norcross, Ga.    
318. D'backs Danny Hultzen LHP Sr. L-L 6-2 185 Bethesda, Md. Virginia  
319. Angels Gabe Jacobo 1B/OF Jr. R-R 6-2 185 Tulare, Calif. SIGNED $110,000
320. Yankees D.J. Mitchell RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 170 Rural Hall, N.C.    
321. Indians Donnie Webb OF Jr. B-R 5-11 190 Stillwater, Okla. SIGNED  
322. Red Sox Pete Ruiz RHP So. R-R 6-3 205 Rough and Ready, Calif. SIGNED $100,000

News on Georgia's Buster Posey

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  Buster Posey
Buster Posey

Player Profile
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Leesburg, GA
High School:
Lee County HS
Height / Weight:
6-2 / 200
Position:
C/P
B/T:
R/R


Buster Posey Buster Posey
Drafted By
San Francisco Giants
Pos. Round Overall
C 1 5
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Posey Bio in PDF Format

2008: A Brooks Wallace Award Preseason Watch List candidate...Collegiate Baseball first team, preseason All-American and NCBWA third team, preseason All-American.

2007: All-ACC first team in 2007...first team All-American by Collegiate Baseball...a finalist for the 2007 Coleman Company -

Johnny Bench Award becoming the first sophomore student-athlete to be named a finalist for the Bench Award...

finished the season ranked fifth in the ACC in hitting (.382), second with 21 doubles, third in hits (94) and RBIs (65) and fourth in runs scored with 66...

made the transition from a shortstop to a catcher as a sophomore...started behind the plate in all 62 games this season

....named ACC Player of the Week for his performance against Virginia Tech and Jacksonville where he hit .412 with six runs, four doubles,

two RBIs and was perfect from behind the plate in 29 opportunities...named to the NCAA Tallahassee All-Region team after leading led all starters with a .500 batting average in four games

...hit his first career grand slam in the second game against Miami en route to driving in a career-high seven RBIs...registered a hit in 51 of 62 games, while recording multi-hits in 32 games

...had a streak of at least one RBI in nine straight games (2/4 - 2/23)...his seven RBIs against Miami in the second game of the series was a team high in 2007

...had four RBIs against Wake Forest in game one of the ACC Tournament...tied for second on the team with four 3-RBI games...

posted a career-best 15-game hitting streak this season (2/4 - 3/4)...led the team in RBIs with 66 surpassing last seasons

RBI total of 48 as a freshman...successfully advanced runners 101 times out of 171 opportunities at the plate,

good for second on the team...had a streak of 37 straight games without committing an error come to an end in game one vs. Miami (2/16 - 4/22)

- committed just three errors all season in 478 chances...finished the season on an 18-game errorless streak...led the league with the fewest number of stole base attempted as the opposition attempted 44 all season long

...posted a team-high six pickoffs on the year...threw out 40.9% of base stealers on the season...made one appearance on the mound pitching a scoreless inning in relief against UNC Asheville.

2006: Started all 65 games for the Seminoles and was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American at shortstop

...named to the All-ACC Tournament team and was selected to the SEBaseball All-ACC second team...led all Louisville Slugger freshman All-American shortstops in hits...the only freshman All-American shortstop with 20 or more extra base hits and an average above .300...finished the season ranked among FSU's offensive leaders in eight categories...second on the team with a .346 batting average and 85 hits...his 85 hits were the most by an FSU freshman since Matt Diaz in 1998...recorded 20 extra base hits and was only held without a hit in back-to-back games twice all year...Posey recorded a hit in 52 of FSU's 65 games and of those 52 games with a hit, 27 were multi-hit games...second to only Shane Robinson in multi-hit games...third on the team with 13 multi-RBI games, 58 runs scored, 48 RBIs and 38 walks...surpassed the hit total for FSU's starting shortstops from 72 games in 2005 in just the first 44 games of the season...the freshman scored 10 more runs, had 26 more hits, eight more doubles, two more triples, 14 more RBIs, 32 more total bases, 14 more walks, 17 fewer strikeouts, five more steals and 11 fewer errors than FSU's 2005 starting shortstops combined...12 game hitting streak was the fourth-longest by an FSU player in 2006...led FSU with a .371 average versus left-handed pitching...hit .368 with runners on base, tops on the team...recorded 14 two-out RBIs...recorded at least one hit in 20 of the season's last 25 games...tied for third on the team with nine steals and the only player with more than three steals who was not thrown out all season...started all 29 conference games...hit .324 and slugged .429 in his first ACC season...posted a .415 on base percentage, which was the third-highest on the squad...third in doubles and home runs as well...hit three of his four homers versus ACC teams...reached base safely 50% of the time he led off an inning...hit over .300 with runners on and with runners in scoring position...finished the year with hits in five straight ACC games and had a hit in nine of the final 10 conference contests.

HIGH SCHOOL: One of two AFLAC All-Americans to join the Seminoles...World Wood Bat Association top 15 prospect...named the nation's 18th-best prospect by Prospects Plus...Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year...Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year...EA Sports All-American...Baseball America second team All-American...2004 1-AAAAA Player of the Year in Georgia...drafted by the California Angles in the 50th round of the 2005 draft...selected to attend the 2003 Georgia Dugout Club Showcase and the 2003 Perfect Game/Baseball America World Wood Bat Association Fall Championship...member of the 2003 Perfect Game All-Tournament team...named to the All-Tournament team at the Sunbelt Classic as Team Georgia won the title...2003 second team 1-AAAA All-Region shortstop...2003 Lee County Trojan baseball team MVP...in 104 at-bats as a senior, hit .462 with 40 RBIs, 48 runs scored, just five strikeouts and a school record 14 homeruns...on the mound in 2005, went 12-0 in 13 starts with 108 strikeouts and a 1.06 ERA...had a monster junior season setting the record for the highest batting average of all-time (.544) and the record for RBIs with 46...hit seven homers, nine doubles and three triples...his 56 hits were a school record and in 103 at-bats, he struck out just nine times...also scored 23 runs...went 10-1 on the hill with a 1.53 ERA...had a 4 to 1 ratio of strikeouts to walks and is fourth all-time with 102 strikeouts...allowed just 14 earned runs in 64 innings of work...has 106 career RBIs to go along with 24 homers and 105 runs scored in his high school career...23-4 all-time on the mound...clinched the Region 1-AAAAA championship with a grand slam...accumulated a 3.938 GPA and was ranked fourth in his class of 302 students at Lee County High School.

TEAM USA: Played in Taiwan as a member of the 2004 USA Junior Olympic team...the only pitcher on the USA Junior Olympic team to start two games on the hill at the 2004 IBAF World Championships...pitched more innings than any other hurler on the Olympic team and posted a 1.23 ERA with seven strikeouts...recorded a hit, drove in a run, recorded a run and drew a walk versus Korea in the championship game...picked up a win on the hill versus Cuba in an international exhibition game...went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs scored and three RBIs in an exhibition game versus the Missouri All-Stars with the USA Junior Olympic team...went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two RBIs in another exhibition game this time versus the Kansas All-Stars...at the USA Tournament of stars, had five hits in five games and allowed just one hit in three scoreless innings on the mound.

PERSONAL: Son of Demp and Tracy Posey...oldest of four children (Jack - 18, Samantha - 16 and Jess - 13)...dad played one year of college basketball...brother Jack plays baseball at Florida State...All-ACC Academic Team (2006 & 2007)...two-time member ACC Academic Honor Roll (2005-06, 2006-07)...President's List Spring 2007 (4.0 GPA)...Dean's List (Fall 2005, Fall 2007)...major is finance...born on March 27, 1987.

YearAvgGPGSABRH2B3BHRRBITBSLG%BBHBPSOGDPOB%SFSHSBATTPOAEFLD%
2006.34665652465885142448115.467382457.43335998919120.933
2007.38262622466694212365128.5203232711.4534448428473.994
TOTAL.3641271274921241793547113243.4947057218.44379131751723823.

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Alex Sherrod (#11) Position: Pitcher / Outfield. Parents: Debbie and Charlie Sherrod.
Alex has been on the Walton Baseball team for 4 years. In 2005 he was awarded Most
Valuable Pitcher by the CABA World Series and in 2006 he was awarded Most Valuable
Player by the CABA World Series. Proud member of the Walton High School 2007
State Champion Team.
College: He will attend Georgia Tech on the Hope Scholarship and will continue to play baseball.

Baseball America Top 100 HS Draft Prospects

The top 100 high school prospects for the 2008 draft, compiled by Baseball America through discussions with scouts. Rankings are based on overall future potential without regard to signability or where players will be drafted in 2008.

TOP 100 HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTS
Rank Player Pos. B-T Ht. Wt. School
1. Tim Beckham ss R-R 6-1 180 Griffin (Ga.) HS
2. Tim Melville rhp R-R 6-4 190 Holt High, Wentzville, Mo.
3. Eric Hosmer 1b L-L 6-3 210 American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla.
4. Gerrit Cole rhp R-R 6-2 175 Lutheran HS, Orange, Calif.
5. Kyle Skipworth c L-R 6-3 185 Patriot HS, Riverside, Calif.
6. Aaron Hicks of/rhp B-R 6-1 165 Wilson HS, Long Beach
7. Harold Martinez 3b R-R 6-3 195 Braddock HS, Miami
8. Alex Meyer rhp R-R 6-7 200 Greensburg (Ind.) HS
9. Sonny Gray rhp R-R 6-0 185 Smyrna (Tenn.) HS
10. Kyle Lobstein lhp L-L 6-3 185 Coconino HS, Flagstaff, Ariz.
11. Isaac Galloway of R-R 6-2 190 Los Osos HS, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
12. Brett DeVall lhp L-L 6-4 205 Niceville (Fla.) HS
13. Jarret Martin lhp L-L 6-2 180 Centennial HS, Bakersfield, Calif.
14. Daniel Webb rhp R-R 6-2 205 Heath HS, West Paducah, Ky.
15. Robbie Grossman of B-L 6-0 195 Cy-Fair HS, Cypress, Texas
16. Michael Palazzone rhp R-R 6-3 190 Lassiter HS, Marietta, Ga.
17. Casey Kelly ss R-R 6-3 190 Sarasota (Fla.) HS
18. Robbie Ross lhp L-L 5-11 180 Lexington (Ky.) Christian Academy
19. Nick Maronde lhp B-L 6-3 195 Lexington (Ky.) Catholic HS
20. Adrian Nieto c B-R 6-0 195 American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla.
21. Zack Cox 3b/c L-R 6-0 205 Pleasure Ridge Park HS, Louisville, Ky.
22. Ethan Martin 3b R-R 6-3 185 Stephens County HS, Toccoa, Ga.
23. Rolando Gomez 2b/ss L-R 5-9 155 Flanagan HS, Pembroke Pines, Fla.
24. Anthony Gose lhp/of L-L 5-11 160 Bellflower (Calif.) HS
25. Matt Lollis rhp R-R 6-7 210 Rubidoux (Calif.) HS
26. Xavier Avery of L-L 6-0 160 Cedar Grove HS, Ellenwood, Ga.
27. Cecil Tanner rhp R-R 6-6 190 Ware County HS, Waycross, Ga.
28. B.J. Hermsen rhp R-R 6-6 230 West Delaware HS, Manchester, Iowa
29. Scott Silverstein lhp L-L 6-5 210 St. John's College HS, Washington, D.C.
30. Bobby Bundy rhp R-R 6-2 205 Sperry (Okla.) HS
31. Tyler Chatwood of/c R-R 6-0 175 East Valley HS, Redlands, Calif.
32. Brian Humphries of L-R 6-3 170 Granite Hills HS, El Cajon, Calif.
33. Brett Mooneyham lhp L-L 6-4 215 Buhach Colony HS, Atwater, Calif.
34. Austin Dicharry rhp R-R 6-2 190 Klein-Collins HS, Spring, Texas
35. Steven Upchurch rhp R-R 6-4 180 Faith Academy, Mobile, Ala.
36. L.J. Hoes of R-R 6-0 175 St. John's College HS, Washington, D.C.
37. Miles Reagan rhp R-R 6-2 190 El Capitan HS, Lakeside, Calif.
38. Destin Hood of R-R 6-2 180 Saint Paul's Episcopal HS, Mobile, Ala.
39. Derrik Gibson ss R-R 6-1 170 Seaford (Del.) HS
40. Andy Burns 3b/2b R-R 6-1 180 Rocky Mountain HS, Fort Collins, Colo.
41. T.J. House lhp R-L 6-2 190 Picayune (Miss.) HS
42. Matt Ramsey c/rhp R-R 5-11 180 Farragut HS, Knoxville
43. Cutter Dykstra 2b/ss R-R 6-0 175 Westlake HS, Westlake Village, Calif.
44. Donn Roach rhp R-R 6-1 175 Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas
45. Mike Montgomery lhp L-L 6-4 170 Hart HS, Newhall, Calif.
46. Zeke Spruill rhp R-R 6-3 185 Etowah HS, Woodstock, Ga.
47. Tyler Yockey of L-L 6-1 196 Acadiana HS, Lafayette, La.
48. Trey Haley rhp R-R 6-4 185 San Augustine (Texas) HS
49. Conner Mach 2b R-R 6-1 189 Parkway West HS, Ballwin, Mo.
50. Corban Joseph ss/2b L-R 6-0 168 Franklin (Tenn.) HS
Rank Player Pos. B-T Ht. Wt. School
51. Niko Vasquez ss R-R 6-0 175 Durango HS, Las Vegas
52. Ryan Rieger 1b L-L 6-0 185 Woodcreek HS, Roseville, Calif.
53. Wesley Freeman of R-R 6-4 225 All Saints' Acadmey, Winter Haven, Fla.
54. Tyler Massey 1b/of L-L 6-0 205 Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tenn.
55. Garrison Lassiter ss L-R 6-2 175 West Forsyth HS, Clemmons, N.C.
56. Mike Tonkin rhp R-R 6-6 185 Palmdale (Calif.) HS
57. Brent Warren of L-L 6-2 155 Xavier HS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
58. Kyle Long lhp/1b L-L 6-7 280 Saint Anne's-Belfield HS, Charlottesville, Va.
59. Grayson Garvin lhp L-L 6-5 180 Wesleyan School, Norcross, Ga.
60. Riccio Torrez 2b R-R 6-0 190 Brophy Prep, Phoenix
61. Austin Wright lhp L-L 6-4 195 Conant HS, Hoffman Estates, Ill.
62. Taylor Jungmann rhp R-R 6-5 175 Georgetown (Texas) HS
63. Bobby Crocker of/rhp R-R 6-3 195 Aptos (Calif.) HS
64. Randall Thorpe of R-R 6-0 170 Heritage HS, Collieville, Texas
65. Jordan Swagerty rhp B-R 6-1 175 Prestonwood Christian Academy, Plano, Texas
66. Jordan Cooper rhp R-R 6-2 195 Shawnee Heights HS, Tecumseh, Kan.
67. Jason Esposito 3b R-R 6-2 185 Amity HS, Woodbridge, Conn.
68. Mac Williamson rhp R-R 6-3 202 Wake-Forest Rolesville HS, Wake Forest, N.C.
69. Shawn Armstrong rhp R-R 6-2 181 West Craven HS, Vanceboro, N.C.
70. Jake Odorizzi rhp R-R 6-2 175 Highland (Ill.) HS
71. Tyler Thompson of R-R 6-0 170 Jupiter (Fla.) HS
72. Ryan O'Sullivan rhp/ss R-R 6-1 170 Valhalla HS, El Cajon, Calif.
73. Chris Amezquita 3b/rhp R-R 6-1 168 Servite HS, Anaheim
74. Jarrod McKinney of/c R-R 6-0 205 Hughes Springs (Texas) HS
75. D.J. Hicks 1b L-R 6-5 205 Lake Brantley HS, Altamonte Springs, Fla.
76. Chase Davidson 1b L-R 6-5 216 Milton (Ga.) HS
77. Jeremy Rathjen of R-R 6-4 175 Memorial HS, Houston
78. J.P. Ramirez of L-L 5-11 185 Canyon (Texas) HS
79. Anthony DeSclafani rhp R-R 6-3 175 Colts Neck (N.J.) HS
80. Tyler Stovall lhp/of L-L 6-2 190 Hokes Bluff (Ala.) HS
81. Ben Grisz rhp R-R 6-1 210 St. Mark's School, Dallas
82. Quinton Miller rhp R-R 6-2 170 Shawnee HS, Medford, N.J.
83. Matt Marquis of R-R 6-2 190 Immaculata HS, Sommerville, N.J.
84. Ross Seaton rhp L-R 6-4 185 Second Baptist HS, Houston
85. Ryan Weber rhp R-R 6-0 170 Clearwater (Fla.) Central Catholoic HS
86. Jason Hanson 2b/ss R-R 6-0 180 Sabino HS, Tucson, Ariz.
87. Scott Weismann rhp R-R 6-0 172 Acton-Boxborough Regional HS, Acton, Mass.
88. Tyler Rahmatulla ss R-R 5-10 165 Mater Dei HS, Santa Ana, Calif.
89. Jason Knapp rhp R-R 6-5 235 North Hunterdon HS, Annandale, N.J.
90. Clark Murphy 1b L-L 6-3 195 Fallbrook (Calif.) HS
91. Tyler Pastornicky ss R-R 5-11 165 Pendelton School, Bradenton, Fla.
92. Josh Poytress rhp R-R 6-0 170 Fowler (Calif.) HS
93. Taylor Hightower c R-R 6-1 190 Cartersville (Ga.) HS
94. Brian Litwin of/3b R-R 6-2 185 St. Stephens HS, Conover, N.C.
95. Ricky Oropesa 1b L-R 6-2 215 Etiwanda (Calif.) HS
96. Jarred Cosart rhp R-R 6-3 175 Clear Creek HS, League City, Texas
97. Ryan Gorton c/rhp R-R 6-2 185 Tigard (Ore.) HS
98. Brennan May of R-R 6-0 185 Woodward Academy, Atlanta
99. Taylor Featherston ss R-R 6-0 175 Taylor HS, Katy, Texas
100. Anthony Rendon of R-R 5-11 160 Lamar HS, Houston

RAFT 2008
STATE-BY-STATE FOLLOW LIST

Compiled by Allan Simpson / Perfect Game USA
April 15, 2008

EDITOR’S NOTE: The attached follow list is a rough estimation of how we see the top prospects in each state being drafted—giving little consideration at this point in the evaluation process to signability. The list is subject to change in the weeks leading up to the draft and we’ll provide an updated list for each state as we provide our state-by-state previews, beginning in mid-May, with comprehensive scouting reports on the top prospects.

GROUPS (College, Junior College, High School)
    1 Premium-round draft (Rounds 1-3; projected first-round pick in boldface type)
    2 High-round draft (Rounds 4-10)
    3 Mid-round draft (Rounds 11-25)
    4 Late-round draft (Rounds 26-50)
    5 Chance draft (players listed in alphabetical order)



GEORGIA
COLLEGE
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
GROUP 1                    
1 Gordon Beckham SS Jr. B-R 6-0 180 Georgia Atlanta Never drafted 9-16-86
2 Josh Fields RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 183 Georgia Hull Braves '07 (2) 8-19-85
3 David Duncan LHP Jr. L-L 6-8 201 Georgia Tech New Richmond, Ohio Nationals '07 (23) 6-1-86
4 Chris Hicks RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 205 Georgia Tech Alpharetta Rangers '05 (35) 2-17-87
GROUP 2                    
5 Trevor Holder RHP Jr. R-R 6-3 198 Georgia Birmingham, Ala. Never drafted 1-8-87
6 Charlie Blackmon OF/LHP Jr. L-L 6-4 200 Georgia Tech Suwanee Red Sox '05 (28) 7-1-86
7 Stephen Dodson RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 205 Georgia Norcross Royals '07 (18) 8-29-85
8 Eddie Burns RHP Jr. R-R 6-8 220 Georgia Tech Hiram Braves '07 (16) 9-21-85
9 Nathan Moreau LHP Jr. L-L 6-4 205 Georgia Lilburn Never drafted 9-15-86
10 Richard Sullivan LHP Jr. L-L 6-3 235 Savannah Art & Design Louisville, Ky. Never drafted 4-14-87
11 Luke Murton OF/1B Jr. R-R 6-4 235 Georgia Tech McDonough Yankees '07 (40) 5-21-86
GROUP 3                    
12 Collin McHugh RHP Jr. R-R 6-2 205 Berry Stone Mountain Never drafted 6-19-87
13 Blake Nation RHP Jr. R-R 6-8 260 Georgia Southern Brooks Never drafted 5-16-87
14 Chase Childers SS Jr. L-R 6-2 185 Georgia State Kennesaw Never drafted 8-21-86
15 Chris Shehan OF Jr. R-R 6-0 205 Georgia Southern Strasburg, Pa. Never drafted  
16 Martin Baker OF Jr. B-R 6-2 180 Kennesaw State Birmingham, Ala. Never drafted 12-8-86
17 Ryan Peisel 1B/3B Sr. R-R 6-3 204 Georgia Marietta Never drafted 6-14-86
18 Jake Robbins 2B Jr. L-R 5-10 150 Kennesaw State Calhoun Never drafted 7-18-86
GROUP 4                    
19 Griffin Benedict C Jr. L-R 6-0 185 Georgia Southern Dunwoody Never drafted 7-4-87
20 Jeff Ussery 2B So. B-R 6-3 188 Georgia Tech Hilton Head, S.C. Never drafted 2-9-87
21 Rodney Rutherford OF 5/Sr. R-R 6-0 210 Columbus State Columbus Marlins '03 (36)  
22 Will Harvil RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 235 Georgia Smyrna Devil Rays '07 (17) 6-17-87
23 Boone Webster RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 200 Mercer Alpharetta Never drafted 8-24-86
24 Stephen Ochs LHP Jr. L-L 6-1 188 Georgia Marietta Never drafted 2-27-86
25 Danny Davidson RHP Jr. R-R 6-23 185 Columbus State Marietta Braves '06 (39) 11-25-86
26 Robinson Polanco LHP Jr. L-L 6-1 190 Georgia State Puerto Plata, D.R. Never drafted 10-3-87
27 Sean Heimpel RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 200 Georgia College Bethlehem, Pa. Never drafted 5-27-86
28 Drew Murray RHP Jr. R-R 6-5 220 Georgia Southern LaGrange Never drafted 5-7-87
29 Casey Stuart C Jr. R-R 6-2 180 Mercer Warner Robins Never drafted 11-5-86
GROUP 5                    
  Mike Armstrong 1B Sr. R-R 6-4 225 Mercer Evans Never drafted 10-21-85
  Kyle Bedrosian LHP So. L-L 6-0 185 Mercer Sharpesburg Never drafted 8-15-85
  Ric Bishop OF Jr. L-L 6-0 190 Kennesaw State Columbus Never drafted 12-29-85
  Stephen Brock RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 233 Georgia Buford Angels '05 (14) 11-17-85
  Matt Crawford OF Sr. B-R 6-0 165 Mercer Waycross Never drafted 5-9-86
  David Ferrer RHP So. R-R 6-3 180 Georgia State Powder Springs Never drafted 3-13-87
  Justin Freeman RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 155 Kennesaw State Macon Never drafted 10-22-86
  Robert Hasenfelt RHP 5/Sr. R-R 6-7 200 Georgia State Quitman Never drafted 10-31-84
  Adam Matos SS Sr. R-R 6-1 190 West Georgia Port St. Lucie Never drafted  
  Matt Miller OF Jr. L-L 5-11 185 Georgia Southern Canton Never drafted 5-11-87
  Nick Montgomery RHP 5/Sr. R-R 6-2 215 Georgia Marietta Never drafted 8-28-84
  Mike Newman RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 215 Georgia College Evans Never drafted  
  Korey Noles LHP Sr. L-L 5-11 180 Columbus State LaGrange Never drafted  
  Matt Olson OF 5/Sr. L-R 6-1 211 Georgia LaGrange Never drafted 5-17-85
  Pete Paris C Jr. L-R 6-0 205 Georgia College Scranton, Pa. Never drafted 9-20-86
  Nick Pyron OF Jr. R-R 6-3 250 Armstrong Atlantic Zebulon Never drafted  
  Brooks Robinson 3B So. R-R 6-2 190 Georgia College Evans Never drafted  
  J.M. Rochon-Salvas 2B 5/Sr. R-R 5-11 190 Georgia State Longueuil, Quebec Mets '03 (45) 10-1-84
  Micah Sales RHP So. R-R 6-6 205 Kennesaw State Danielsville Phillies '05 (38) 7-30-87
  Mark Sherrod RHP Jr. R-R 6-0 195 Savannah State Jackson, Mich. Never drafted  
  Michael Sims OF Sr. R-R 5-10 175 LaGrange College Columbus Never drafted 11-15-85
  Trey Walker OF So. R-R 6-3 220 LaGrange College Bremen Never drafted 3-25-86
  Josh Wilson 2B/OF So. R-R 5-10 185 Armstrong Atlantic Springfield Never drafted  
  Ty Wright OF Jr. R-R 6-1 230 Georgia Southern Montrose Never drafted 8-10-87
                     
JUNIOR COLLEGE
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT Junior College Prev. Drafted Commitment B'date
GROUP 3                    
1 Chris Mederos RHP So. R-R 6-3 160 Gordon Never drafted Georgia Southern 5-17-87
2 Grimes Medlin LHP So. R-L 6-4 217 Young Harris Devil Rays '07 (26) South Carolina 7-6-88
3 Eric Swegman RHP Fr. R-R 6-6 215 Young Harris Never drafted   8-3-88
4 Mike Glantz SS Fr. R-R 6-4 190 Young Harris Never drafted Penn State  
5 Zach Martin 3B So. L-R 6-3 215 Andrew Angels '07 (18) Troy 1-13-87
6 Dexter Bobo LHP So. L-L     Darton Never drafted Georgia Southern  
7 Demetrius Washington OF Fr. R-R 6-0 185 Middle Georgia Pirates '07 (41)   7-13-89
8 Matt Harper OF So. R-R 6-3 210 Gordon Never drafted   12-16-87
GROUP 4                    
9 Stephen McCray RHP/1B So. L-R 6-3 230 Young Harris Cardinals '07 (50) Tennessee 10-6-87
10 Trent Dooley 1B So. L-L 6-3 195 Darton Never drafted   12-26-88
11 Chris Snipes LHP So. L-L 6-3 190 Middle Georgia Royals '07 (43)   9-4-87
12 Ryan Moore RHP So. R-R 6-7 200 Young Harris Never drafted Georgia State  
13 Taylor Whitenton RHP Fr. R-R 6-3 192 Darton Braves '07 (40)   2-20-88
14 Randy Williams C So. R-R 6-2 200 Andrew Never drafted Georgia Southern  
15 Shawn Ward OF Fr. R-R 6-1 200 Middle Georgia Mariners '06 (47)   12-29-87
GROUP 4                    
  Trevor Collias OF So. R-R 6-3 200 Young Harris Never drafted Western Carolina  
  Mason Heller OF So. R-R 6-2 190 Middle Georgia Never drafted    
  Mike Hornsby 2B So. L-R 6-0 195 Young Harris Never drafted Tennessee  
  Steven Jenkins RHP So. R-R 6-3 165 Young Harris Never drafted Mercer  
  Patrick Lawson RHP So. R-R 6-3 195 Middle Georgia Never drafted    
  Brad Long RHP So. R-R 6-4 190 Truett McConnell Never drafted Kennesaw State  
  Blake Mainor RHP So. R-R 6-1 180 Gordon Never drafted Mercer  
  Mike Markakis OF/3B So. R-R 5-11 194 Young Harris Never drafted    
  Kevin McConnell OF So. R-R 6-1 200 Truett McConnell Never drafted   12-15-87
  Danny Roderick C Fr. R-R 6-0 200 Middle Georgia Never drafted    
  Kenny Swab C Fr. R-R 6-2 197 Young Harris Never drafted    
  Mark Swanson RHP So. R-R 6-2 210 Young Harris Never drafted Liberty  
  Montoya Young OF So. R-R 6-0 170 Darton Never drafted    
                     
HIGH SCHOOL
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT High School Hometown Commitment B'date
GROUP 1                    
1 Tim Beckham SS Sr. R-R 6-2 191 Griffin Griffin So. California 1-27-90
2 Ethan Martin RHP/3B Sr. R-R 6-3 205 Stephens County Toccoa Clemson 6-6-89
3 Zeke Spruill RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 190 Kell Marietta Georgia 9-11-89
4 Michael Palazzone RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 190 Lassiter Marietta Georgia 5-6-89
5 Jay Austin OF Sr. L-L 6-1 180 North Atlanta Atlanta So. California 8-10-90
6 Xavier Avery OF Sr. L-L 6-0 185 Cedar Grove Stockbridge Georgia 1-1-90
7 Zach Cone OF Sr. R-R 6-2 185 Parkview Stone Mountain Georgia 12-14-89
GROUP 2                    
8 Chase Davidson 1B Sr. L-R 6-5 210 Milton Alpharetta Georgia 1-14-90
9 Mark Pope RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 193 Walton Marietta Georgia Tech 8-29-89
10 Cecil Tanner RHP Sr. R-R 6-6 190 Ware County Waycross Georgia 4-23-90
11 Grayson Garvin LHP Sr. L-L 6-5 180 Wesleyan School Suwanee Vanderbilt 10-27-89
12 Tyler Wilson RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 200 Armuchee Rome Kennesaw State 12-24-89
13 Taylor Hightower C Sr. B-R 6-1 190 Cartersville Cartersville Mississippi 9-8-89
14 Brennan May OF/RHP Sr. R-R 5-11 185 Woodward Academy Fayetteville Georgia 9-25-90
15 Jordan Craft OF/RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw Kennesaw State 10-27-89
16 Brandon Miller C Sr. R-R 6-1 195 Woodward Academy Tyrone Georgia Tech 10-8-89
17 Christian Glisson C Sr. L-R 6-2 190 Lowndes Hahira Georgia 3-6-90
GROUP 3                    
18 Blake Newalu SS Sr. R-R 6-0 165 Henry County McDonough San Diego 5-9-89
19 Tyler Cline RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 215 Cass Cartersville Middle Georgia JC 6-24-90
20 Jason Stolz SS Sr. R-R 6-2 190 Kell Marietta Clemson 3-21-90
21 Colby May SS Sr. R-R 6-1 175 South Effingham Guyton Georgia 3-27-89
22 Telvin Nash OF Sr. R-R 6-2 230 Griffin Griffin   2-20-91
23 Jamal Austin OF Sr. R-R 5-8 150 Harrison Powder Springs Ala.-Birmingham 8-26-90
24 Chris Wakefield RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 220 Cherokee Cherokee Northern Illinois 3-25-90
25 Nolan Belcher LHP Sr. B-L 5-10 150 Greenbrier Augusta South Carolina 3-12-89
26 Quintavious Drains RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 200 Mundy's Mill Jonesboro   10-17-89
27 Jake Davies LHP/1B Sr. L-L 6-0 220 Eagles Landing McDonough Georgia Tech 9-15-89
28 Jake Dalfonso SS Sr. B-R 6-3 175 Woodstock Woodstock Middle Georgia JC 1-25-90
29 Blake Brewer RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Sandy Creek Fairburn Kentucky 3-2-90
GROUP 4                    
30 Tony Hill OF Sr. R-R 5-10 182 Statesboro Statesboro Southern  
31 Earl Daniels SS Sr. R-R 6-0 170 Valdosta Valdosta Georgia 2-21-90
32 Gary Smith RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 195 Thomas Co. Central Thomasville Middle Georgia JC 5-8-89
33 Kyle Putkonen RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 180 Walton Marietta   3-12-90
34 Ryan Mitzel OF Sr. R-R 5-10 180 Walton Kennesaw   6-22-90
35 Antonio Burke OF Sr. R-R 6-1 180 Lithia Springs Lithia Springs Middle Georgia JC 9-30-90
36 Matt Price RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 190 Walker School Marietta Virginia Tech 7-8-89
37 Erick Gaylord 3B Sr. R-R 5-10 160 East Paulding Dallas   10-3-90
38 Tyler Dent 1B Sr. R-R 6-3 235 Harris County Waverly Hall St. John's River CC 8-14-90
39 Peyton Hart SS Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Franklin County Boston Kennesaw State 9-27-89
40 Raymond Anderson OF Sr. L-L 5-9 158 Lassiter Marietta   11-21-89
41 Cam Greathouse OF Sr. L-L 6-1 205 Shaw Columbus Gulf Coast CC  
42 Cory Betterson RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 168 Martin Luther King Lithonia   8-9-90
43 William Scott OF Sr. R-R 6-0 168 Kell Marietta   9-2-90
44 Drew Parker C Sr. R-R 6-1 195 McEachern Hiram   1-20-90
45 Sean Fream RHP/OF Sr. L-R 6-2 180 Etowah Woodstock   9-18-89
46 Jamell Mann OF Sr. R-R 6-0 200 Henry County McDonough   1-8-90
47 Chandler Hall LHP Sr. L-L 6-2 175 Westside Augusta Middle Georgia JC 9-24-90
48 Colin Snow RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 205 Alpharetta Alpharetta Georgia Southern 6-5-90
49 Parker Sutton LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 180 Sequoyah Woodstock Kennesaw State  
50 Will Miller C Sr. R-R 6-0 180 Westminster Atlanta   8-28-89
51 Chase Hawkins LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 185 Brookwood Snellville Georgia 11-24-89
52 Connor Winn SS Sr. R-R 5-10 170 Wesleyan Suwanee Georgia Tech  
53 Matt Smith RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 190 Kell Acworth   6-14-90
54 Johnathon Taylor OF Sr. L-L 5-9 180 North Cobb Acworth Georgia 3-21-90
55 Evan Martin SS Sr. R-R 5-7 150 Sequoyah Woodstock Georgia Tech 6-25-90
56 Heine Rivera OF Sr. R-R 6-3 165 Whitewater Fayetteville Middle Georgia JC 2-2-90
57 Matt Skole C Sr. L-R 5-7 155 Blessed Trinity Woodstock Georgia Tech  
58 Tyler Claburn RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 175 Starr's Mill Peachtree City    
59 Jacob Phillips RHP Sr. R-R 6-5 230 McEachern Powder Springs   8-13-90
60 Will Raines C Sr. R-R 6-2 205 Lee County Smithville   12-18-89
61 Charley Boring 3B Sr. R-R 6-4 195 Kennesaw Mountain Marietta Samford 10-4-89
GROUP 5                    
  Avery Anderson SS Sr. B-R 5-10 140 Sandy Creek Peachtree City    
  Brandon Barnette RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 230 Rockmart Rockmart    
  Jeremy Boyd OF Sr. L-R 6-1 188 Henry County McDonough Samford  
  Billy Burns OF Sr. R-R 5-8 160 Walton Marietta Mercer  
  Alan Busenitz RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 160 Athens Christian Watkinsville    
  Andrew Cadger OF Sr. L-L 6-0 185 Woodward Academy Dunwoody Furman  
  Gray Carden OF Sr. R-R 6-0 185 Lee County Leesburg    
  Carr Churchill RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 177 Lovett School Atlanta    
  Sam Colen RHP Sr. L-R 6-0 200 (home schooled) Marietta    
  Ed Cook RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 195 Starr's Mill Peachtree City   9-4-89
  Sanders Cummings OF Sr. R-R 6-1 180 Westside Augusta    
  Brandon Curson 1B/LHP Sr. R-R 6-3 205 Etowah Woodstock Siena  
  Zach DeBord OF Sr. R-R 6-0 185 Gordon Lee Lafayette Chattanooga JC  
  Jarrett Didrick OF Sr. R-R 6-1 185 Calhoun Rome Georgia Tech  
  Clark Ennis RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 180 Columbus Columbus    
  Tyler Entz OF Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Northside Acworth    
  Cuyler Esposito 2B/SS Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Lassiter Marietta Villanova  
  Zach Esquillin SS Sr. R-R 5-9 160 Southwest DeKalb Ellenwood    
  Shawn Finn C Sr. B-R 5-10 215 Fayette County Peachtree City    
  Ron Frost LHP Sr. B-L 6-3 185 North Atlanta Atlanta    
  Bronson Gagner RHP Sr. R-R 6-6 250 Parkview Lilburn    
  Ryan Gale 1B/OF Sr. R-R 5-11 190 Pope Roswell North Florida CC  
  Grant Godwin OF Sr. R-R 5-11 185 Northview Suwanee    
  Marcus Grimaldi SS Sr. L-R 6-0 175 Northview Duluth    
  Mark Grimm LHP Sr. L-L 5-11 205 Holy Innocents Smyrna Brown  
  Ben Hawkins LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 142 Model Rome    
  David Head LHP Sr. L-L 6-3 180 Chattahoochee Valley Ellenwood Alabama  
  Robby Hefflinger C/RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 215 Gainesville Buford Georgia  
  Joseph Herrmann RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 188 Warner Robins Bonaire    
  Bentley Heyman IF Sr. R-R 5-11 165 Holy Innocents Atlanta Wake Forest  
  Nick Hicks SS Sr. R-R 5-11 170 Kell Marietta    
  Grant Hillis OF Sr. R-R 6-1 165 Dunwoody Dunwoody    
  Trent Hillis RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 195 Burke County Waynesboro    
  Skyler Hoffer RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 170 Liberty County Hinesville    
  Matt Houser OF/2B Sr. R-R 5-11 165 Pope Marietta  Univ. of Charleston
  
  Will Howard OF/LHP Sr. L-L 6-3 165 Columbus Columbus Gulf Coast CC  
  Blake Hudson 2B Sr. R-R 5-11 155 Woodward Academy Douglasville    
  Chase Johnston 1B/RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 200 North Springs Atlanta    
  Micah Jones RHP Sr. R-R 6-2 175 Union Grove McDonough    
  T.J. Kerins C Sr. R-R 6-0 185 Walton Marietta    
  James Kimsey RHP Sr. R-R 6-3 170 Heritage Newnan Mercer  
  Zach Laughlin RHP Sr. R-R 5-9 145 Columbus Columbus Georgia  
  Dadynoel Lorenzo SS Sr. R-R 5-8 150 Tucker Tucker    
  Brandon Love LHP Sr. L-L 6-2 188 Burke County Waynesboro Mercer  
  C.J. Lusted C/3B Sr. L-R 6-1 185 Centennial Roswell Georgia Southern  
  Kyle Madden C Sr. R-R 6-4 225 Harrison Powder Springs    
  Andrew Mailhot 1B/3B Sr. L-R 6-1 190 Chattahoochee Alpharetta    
  Tyler Maloof RHP/OF Sr. L-R 6-1 180 Norcross Winder Georgia  
  Ben Marshall RHP Sr. R-R 5-11 175 Loganville Loganville   6-28-89
  Lance Martin OF Sr. R-R 5-8 175 Milton Alpharetta    
  Jacob Matthews RHP Sr. R-R 6-1 170 Norcross Norcross Mercer  
  Garrett May 2B Sr. R-R 6-0 170 Lassiter Marietta East Tennessee  
  Adam Morgan LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 170 Kell Marietta Alabama  
  Brad Moss C/2B Sr. R-R 5-8 155 Calhoun Acworth Samford  
  Thomas Muratore 2B Sr. R-R 5-10 155 Roswell Roswell    
  Matt Petersen RHP Sr. R-R 6-4 170 North Cobb Acworth    
  James Ramsey 2B/3B Sr. L-R 5-11 180 Wesleyan Alpharetta Florida State  
  David Randall RHP Sr. R-R 6-0 190 Peachtree Ridge Suwanee Mercer  
  T.J. Rich RHP Sr. L-R 6-0 190 Sprayberry Marietta Middle Georgia JC  
  Kevin Ruiz OF Sr. R-R 6-1 175 Wesleyan Alpharetta Georgia  
  Andrew Sawyer SS/OF Sr. R-R 5-10 170 McEachern Marietta Siena  
  Marshall Seedorff RHP/OF Sr. R-R 6-3 180 Pope Marietta    
  Chris Schaive RHP/OF Sr. R-R 6-3 155 Northview Alpharetta    
  Collin Shaw OF Sr. R-R 6-2 205 Alpharetta Alpharetta    
  Alex Sherrod RHP Sr. L-R 6-0 160 Walton Marietta    
  Kevin Smith C Sr. L-R 5-10 160 St. Francis Kennesaw    
  Nick Squeglia RHP Sr. R-R 5-11 195 Collins Hill Lawrenceville Georgia State  
  Jake Tanis SS Sr. B-R 6-1 165 McIntosh Peachtree City Mercer  
  Chris Vazquez SS Sr. R-R 5-10 150 Heritage School Tyrone    
  Daniel Watts LHP Sr. L-L 6-3 210 Troup County LaGrange Jacksonville State  
  Michael White SS Sr. L-R 6-1 170 North Cobb Kennesaw    
  Adam Whitlock 1B/RHP Sr. L-R 6-2 185 Lovett Woodstock    
  Pete Whittingslow LHP Sr. L-L 6-1 150 Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw East Tennessee  
  Brent Worsham C Sr. R-R 6-0 170 Carrollton Carrollton Middle Georgia JC 5-14-90







Some of Georgia's Top Prospects during the Early Years



 This is a look back to the beginning....
You will find many of the 2008 & 2009  Top Prospects & GeorgiaHS baseball stars
on the team below. I could not remember all of the players, but I have identified several
of the Top National Prospects pictures with their early baseball teams.

Look at the future stars who played on Matt's first "real" baseball team...
Michael Palazzone (Top Draft prospect-Signed with UGA)
Garrett May (Top Prospect- Signed with East Tenn.)
Matt Houser (Top Prospect- Signed with U of Charleston)
and many more

A few of these baseball players are future baseball stars who will go on to achieve success in 
travel baseball, high school baseball, college baseball.....future MLB players





A few of these baseball players are future baseball stars who will go on to achieve success in 
travel baseball, high school baseball, college baseball.....
Garrett May
Matt Houser
Ryan Gale

Matt's First Summer All-Star Team


Players to go on to play baseball for years to come....
College or the Pros
Garrett May
Matt Houser
Ryan Gale
Joe Gorley
Spencer Kieboom


A few of these young baseball players are future baseball stars who will go on to achieve success in 
high school baseball, travel baseball, college baseball.....and possibly the pros
These are some of the standoutswho went on to play  play baseball for years to come....
High School, College or the Pros
Garrett May
Matt Houser
Ryan Gale
Joe Gorley
Spencer Kieboom
Kevin Link
Steven Oulette
Kyle Sheehan

Players to go on to play baseball for years to come....
High School, College or the Pros Garrett May
Matt Houser--Pope HS, University of Charleston
Jonathan Taylor-North Cobb HS, UGA
Adam Brazanas- East Paulding Co HS, Oglethorpe
Ray Anderson, Lassiter HS, Kennesaw College
Ryan Gale- Pope HS, Truitt McConnell
Jeff Vanner -played for Sprayberry HS
Adam McTish-played for Walker HS
Kevin Caforio-played for Kell HS
Spenser Dickson went on to be a basketball star


More photos will be added soon!!1 Check back!

Players to go on to play baseball for years to come....
High School, College or the Pros
Jake Davies--GA Tech
Tyler Cline--Middle GA
Alex Sherrod-GA Tech
 Garrett May--East Tenn.
Matt Houser--University of Charleston


Players to go on to play baseball for years to come....
High School, College or the Pros
Garrett May
Matt Houser
Jonathan Tylor
Adam Brazanas
Ray Anderson
and more

http://www.freewebs.com/matthousersbaseballpage/baseballlinks.htm



2007 Perfect Game Sunshine East                                                                        2006 Perfect Game Underclass Nationals                                       2007 Perfect Game Sunshine East


Playing for the Atlanta Blue Jays                                             Playing for the East Cobb Saints





Summer Team East Cobb Saints
Summer Calendar
http://www.leaguelineup.com/calendar.asp?cmenuid=3&url=ecsaints


2008 Prospect List

http://ssbaseball.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=Matt+Houser&CID=642165

Summer Travel Baseball

East Cobb Baseball Site

http://www.eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/

2008 Summer Team East Cobb Saints

http://www.eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/home.cfm?TeamID=159


2008 East Cobb Saints Roster
http://www.eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/Roster.cfm?TeamID=159

2008 Summer Baseball Schedule
http://www.eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/Schedule.cfm?TeamID=159

Contact the Saints
  2051 Kerry Creek Drive
Marietta, GA 30066
  (770) 715-4565
http://www.eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/custompage.cfm?Team_Page_id=358&TeamID=159




Draft 2008 Top 100

DRAFT 2008

TOP 100

Compiled by Allan Simpson / David Rawnsley
May 8, 2008

With the draft still four weeks away, here’s how Perfect Game draft experts Allan Simpson and David Rawnsley see the top 100 picks unfolding, with little regard given at this point to potential signability issues and matching players with specific teams. We’ll continue to change and expand on the list over the days leading up to the draft as teams begin to zero in on select players and players themselves make a late push to enhance their draft stock.

Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
1 Buster Posey C Jr. R-R 6-2 200 Florida State Leesburg, Ga. Angels '05 (50) 3/27/1987
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
2 Pedro Alvarez 3B Jr. L-R 6-2 225 Vanderbilt New York, N.Y. Red Sox '05 (14) 2/6/1987
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
3 Brian Matusz LHP Jr. L-L 6-4 200 San Diego Cave Creek, Ariz. Angels '05 (4) 2/11/1987
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT High School Hometown Commitment B'date
4 Tim Beckham SS Sr. R-R 6-2 191 Griffin Griffin, Ga. So. California 1/27/1990
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
5 Aaron Crow RHP Jr. R-R 6-1 195 Missouri Wakarusa, Kan. Never drafted 11/11/1986
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT High School Hometown Commitment B'date
6 Kyle Skipworth C Sr. L-R 6-3 195 Patriot Riverside, Calif. Arizona State 3/1/1990
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
7 Gordon Beckham SS Jr. B-R 6-0 180 Georgia Atlanta Never drafted 9/16/1986
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
8 Justin Smoak 1B Jr. B-L 6-4 215 South Carolina Goose Creek, S.C. Athletics '05 (16) 12/5/1986
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT High School Hometown Commitment B'date
9 Eric Hosmer 1B Sr. L-L 6-4 210 American Heritage Cooper City, Fla. Arizona State 10/24/1989
                     
Rank Player Pos. Class B-T HT WT College Hometown Prev. Drafted B'date
10 Tanner Scheppers RHP Jr. R-R 6-4 170 Fresno State Laguna Niguel, Calif. Orioles '05 (29) 1/17/1987