2010 Major League Baseball draft

Baseball draft of amateur players August 2023 2010 Major League Baseball draft 2010 MLB draft logo.jpeg June 7–9, 2010 Secaucus, New Jersey MLB Network Bryce HarperWashington Nationals 50 1525 2009 2011 The 2010 Major League Baseball draft was held on June 7–9, 2010 at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. First-round selections The draft order was determined based on the 2009 MLB standings, with the worst team picking first.http://www.baseballrumormill.com/2009/10/2010-mlb-draft-order/# 2010 MLB Draft Order 2009-10-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20091010050149/http://www.baseballrumormill.com/2009/10/2010-mlb-draft-order/ 2009-10-10 dead Key All-Star* Player did not sign thumb|right|250px|First overall selection Bryce Harper (left) and third overall selection Manny Machado in 2015 PickPlayerTeamPositionSchool1Bryce HarperWashington NationalsOutfielderSouthern Nevada2Jameson TaillonPittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherThe Woodlands High School (TX)3Manny MachadoBaltimore OriolesShortstop Brito Miami Private School (FL)4Christian ColónKansas City RoyalsShortstopCal State Fullerton5Drew PomeranzCleveland IndiansLeft-handed pitcherOle Miss6Barret Loux*Arizona DiamondbacksRight-handed pitcherTexas A&M7Matt HarveyNew York MetsRight-handed pitcherNorth Carolina8Delino DeShields, Jr.Houston AstrosSecond basemanWoodward Academy (GA)9Karsten Whitson*San Diego PadresRight-handed pitcherChipley High School (FL)10Michael ChoiceOakland AthleticsOutfielderTexas–Arlington11Deck McGuireToronto Blue JaysRight-handed pitcherGeorgia Tech12Yasmani GrandalCincinnati RedsCatcherMiami13Chris SaleChicago White SoxLeft-handed pitcherFlorida Gulf Coast14Dylan Covey*Milwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherMaranatha High School (CA)15Skole Jake SkoleTexas RangersCompensation for unsigned 2009 pick Matt Purke "Compensation"OutfielderBlessed Trinity High School (GA)16Simpson Hayden SimpsonChicago CubsRight-handed pitcherSouthern Arkansas17Josh SaleTampa Bay RaysOutfielderBishop Blanchet High School (WA)18Kaleb CowartLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimPick from the Seattle Mariners for loss of Type A free agent Chone Figgins "Compensation"Third basemanCook High School (GA)19Mike FoltynewiczHouston AstrosPick from the Detroit Tigers for loss of Type A free agent José Valverde "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherMinooka Community High School (IL)20Vitek Kolbrin VitekBoston Red SoxPick from the Atlanta Braves for loss of Type A free agent Billy Wagner "Compensation"Second basemanBall State21Alex WimmersMinnesota TwinsRight-handed pitcherOhio State22Kellin DeglanTexas RangersCatcherR. 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Mountain Secondary School (Canada)23Christian YelichFlorida MarlinsOutfielderWestlake High School (CA)24Gary Brown baseballSan Francisco GiantsOutfielderCal State Fullerton25Zack CoxSt. Louis CardinalsThird basemanArkansas26Kyle ParkerColorado RockiesOutfielderClemson27Jesse BiddlePhiladelphia PhilliesLeft-handed pitcherGermantown Friends High School (PA)28Zach LeeLos Angeles DodgersRight-handed pitcherMcKinney High School (TX)29Cam BedrosianLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimPick from the Boston Red Sox for loss of Type A free agent John Lackey "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherEast Coweta High School (GA)30Clark Chevy ClarkeLos Angeles AngelsOutfielderMarietta High School (GA)31Justin O'ConnerTampa Bay RaysCompensation for unsigned 2009 pick LeVon Washington "Compensation"CatcherCowan High School (IN)32Cito CulverNew York YankeesShortstopWest Irondequoit High School (NY) Supplemental first-round selections The "sandwich picks" after the first round are compensation for losses of free agents during the 2009–10 offseason.http://www.5tooltalk.com/feature-freeagentdraftcompensation2010.html 5 Tool Talk - Feature: 2010 Free Agent Draft Pick Compensation 2010-04-05 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110707065112/http://www.5tooltalk.com/feature-freeagentdraftcompensation2010.html 2011-07-07 thumb|200px|right|Nick Castellanos PickPlayerTeamPositionSchool33Kvasnicka Michael KvasnickaHouston AstrosCompensation for loss of Type A free agent José Valverde "Compensation"CatcherMinnesota34Aaron Sanchez baseballToronto Blue JaysCompensation for loss of Type A free agent Marco Scutaro "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherBarstow High School (CA)35Matt LipkaAtlanta BravesCompensation for loss of Type A free agent Michael Gonzalez "Compensation"ShortstopMcKinney High School (TX)36Bryce BrentzBoston Red SoxCompensation for loss of Type A free agent Jason Bay "Compensation"OutfielderMiddle Tennessee37Taylor LindseyLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimCompensation for loss of Type A free agent John Lackey "Compensation"ShortstopDesert Mountain High School (AZ)38Noah SyndergaardToronto Blue JaysCompensation for unsigned 2009 pick James Paxton "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherLegacy High School (TX)39Anthony RanaudoBoston Red SoxCompensation for loss of Type A free agent Billy Wagner "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherLouisiana State40Ryan BoldenLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimCompensation for loss of Type A free agent Chone Figgins "Compensation"OutfielderMadison Central High School (MS)41Asher WojciechowskiToronto Blue JaysCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Rod Barajas "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherThe Citadel42Vettleson Drew VettlesonTampa Bay RaysCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Gregg Zaun "Compensation"OutfielderCentral Kitsap High School (WA)43Taijuan WalkerSeattle MarinersCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Adrián Beltré "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherYucaipa High School (CA)44Nick CastellanosDetroit TigersCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Brandon Lyon "Compensation"Third basemanArchbishop McCarthy High School (FL)45Luke Jackson baseballTexas RangersCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Marlon Byrd "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherCalvary Christian Academy (FL)46Seth BlairSt. Louis CardinalsCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Mark DeRosa "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherArizona State47Tago Peter TagoColorado RockiesCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Jason Marquis "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherDana Hills High School (CA)48Chance RuffinDetroit TigersCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Fernando Rodney "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherTexas49Mike OltTexas RangersCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Iván Rodríguez "Compensation"Third basemanConnecticut50Tyrell JenkinsSt. Louis CardinalsCompensation for loss of Type B free agent Joel Piñeiro "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherHenderson High School (TX) Compensation picks 30em "Compensation" Other notable selections Round Pick Player Team Position School251Sammy SolísWashington NationalsLeft-handed pitcherSan Diego253Todd CunninghamAtlanta BravesOutfielderJacksonville State254Brett EibnerKansas City RoyalsOutfielderArkansas257Brandon WorkmanBoston Red SoxRight-handed pitcherTexas258Vince VelasquezHouston AstrosRight-handed pitcherGarey High School (CA)259Jedd GyorkoSan Diego PadresSecond basemanWest Virginia263Jake PetrickaChicago White SoxRight-handed pitcherIndiana State264Jimmy Nelson baseballMilwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherAlabama268Drew SmylyDetroit TigersLeft-handed pitcherArkansas270Andrelton SimmonsAtlanta BravesShortstopWestern Oklahoma State College271Niko GoodrumMinnesota TwinsShortstopFayette County High School (GA)273Rob RasmussenFlorida MarlinsLeft-handed pitcherUCLA274Jarrett ParkerSan Francisco GiantsOutfielderVirginia276Chad BettisColorado RockiesRight-handed pitcherTexas Tech277Perci GarnerPhiladelphia PhilliesRight-handed pitcherBall State279Derek DietrichTampa Bay RaysShortstopGeorgia Tech280Justin NicolinoToronto Blue JaysLeft-handed pitcherUniversity High School (FL)387Tony WoltersCleveland IndiansShortstopRancho Buena Vista High School (CA)395Addison ReedChicago White SoxRight-handed pitcherSan Diego State396Tyler ThornburgMilwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherCharleston Southern398Ryan BrettTampa Bay RaysShortstopHighline High School (WA)399Ryne Stanek*Seattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherBlue Valley High School (KS)3100Rob BrantlyDetroit TigersCatcherUC Riverside3102Pat DeanMinnesota TwinsLeft-handed pitcherBoston College3104J. T. RealmutoFlorida MarlinsShortstopCarl Albert High School (OK)3106Sam TuivailalaSt. Louis CardinalsShortstopAragon High School (CA)3107Josh RutledgeColorado RockiesShortstopAlabama3108Cameron RuppPhiladelphia PhilliesCatcherTexas3112Rob SegedinNew York YankeesThird basemanTulane3115Donn RoachLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimRight-handed pitcherCollege of Southern Nevada4116A. J. ColeWashington NationalsRight-handed pitcherOviedo High School (FL)4117Nick KinghamPittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherSierra Vista High School (NV)4119Kevin Chapman baseballKansas City RoyalsLeft-handed pitcherFlorida4126Sam DysonToronto Blue JaysRight-handed pitcherSouth Carolina4132James Paxton baseballSeattle MarinersLeft-handed pitcherKentucky4135Eddie RosarioMinnesota TwinsOutfielderRafael López Landrón High School (PR)4136Drew RobinsonTexas RangersShortstopSilverado High School (NV)4137Andrew Toles*Florida MarlinsOutfielderSandy Creek High School (GA)4138Seth RosinSan Francisco GiantsRight-handed pitcherMinnesota4139Cody StanleySt. Louis CardinalsCatcherUNC Wilmington4140Russell WilsonColorado RockiesSecond BasemanNC State4143Garin CecchiniBoston Red SoxShortstopAlfred M. Barbe High School (LA)4145Mason Williams baseballNew York YankeesOutfielderWest Orange High School (FL)5149Jason AdamKansas City RoyalsRight-handed pitcherBlue Valley Northwest High School (KS)5152Matt den DekkerNew York MetsOutfielderFlorida5154Rico NoelSan Diego PadresOutfielderCoastal Carolina5158Andy WilkinsChicago White SoxFirst basemanArkansas5160Matt SzczurChicago CubsOutfielderVillanova5162Stephen PryorSeattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherTennessee Tech5164Phil GosselinAtlanta BravesSecond basemanVirginia5166Justin GrimmTexas RangersRight-handed pitcherGeorgia5168Heath HembreeSan Francisco GiantsRight-handed pitcherCollege of Charleston5173Henry Ramos baseballBoston Red SoxOutfielderAlfonso Casta Martinez High School (PR)5175Tommy KahnleNew York YankeesRight-handed pitcherLynn University6177Jason Hursh*New York YankeesRight-handed pitcherTrinity Christian Academy (TX)6179Scott Alexander baseballKansas City RoyalsLeft-handed pitcherSonoma State University6183Adam Plutko*Houston AstrosRight-handed pitcherGlendora High School (CA)6184Johnny BarbatoSan Diego PadresRight-handed pitcherFelix Varela High School (FL)6186Sean NolinToronto Blue JaysLeft-handed pitcherSan Jacinto College6188Rangel RaveloChicago White SoxThird basemanHialeah High School (FL)6191Jesse HahnTampa Bay RaysRight-handed pitcherVirginia Tech6193Bryan HoladayDetroit TigersCatcherTexas Christian6194Joey TerdoslavichAtlanta BravesThird basemanLong Beach State6195Logan DarnellMinnesota TwinsLeft-handed pitcherKentucky6196Brett NicholasTexas RangersCatcherMissouri6198Mike KickhamSan Francisco GiantsLeft-handed pitcherMissouri State6199John Gast baseballSt. Louis CardinalsLeft-handed pitcherFlorida State6202Kevin Gausman*Los Angeles DodgersRight-handed pitcherGrandview High School (CO)7218Tyler SaladinoChicago White SoxShortstopOral Roberts7221Michael Lorenzen*Tampa Bay RaysOutfielderFullerton Union High School (CA)7227Mark CanhaFlorida MarlinsOutfielderCalifornia7229Greg Garcia baseballSt. Louis CardinalsShortstopHawaii7231David Buchanan baseballPhiladelphia PhilliesRight-handed pitcherGeorgia State7234Josh Osich*Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLeft-handed pitcherOregon State8236Matt GraceWashington NationalsLeft-handed pitcherUCLA8239Michael MariotKansas City RoyalsRight-handed pitcherNebraska8243Jake BuchananHouston AstrosRight-handed pitcherNorth Carolina State8251Merrill KellyTampa Bay RaysRight-handed pitcherArizona State8252Jabari BlashSeattle MarinersOutfielderMiami Dade College8260Corey DickersonColorado RockiesOutfielderMeridian Community College8264Kole CalhounLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimOutfielderArizona State9266Aaron Barrett Washington NationalsRight-handed pitcherOle Miss9267Brandon CumptonPittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherGeorgia Tech9269Whit MerrifieldKansas City RoyalsOutfielderSouth Carolina9271Zach Walters baseballArizona DiamondbacksShortstopSan Diego9272Jacob deGromNew York MetsRight-handed pitcherStetson9274Josh SpenceSan Diego PadresLeft-handed pitcherArizona State9279Yadiel RiveraMilwaukee BrewersShortstopManuela Toro High School (PR)9287Austin BriceFlorida MarlinsRight-handed pitcherNorthwood High School (MD)9289Tyler LyonsSt. Louis CardinalsLeft-handed pitcherOklahoma State10300Tyler HoltCleveland IndiansOutfielderFlorida State10302Akeel MorrisNew York MetsRight-handed pitcherCharlotte Amalie High School10321Mario HollandsPhiladelphia PhilliesLeft-handed pitcherCalifornia Chi Chi Gonzalez, 11th round, 328th overall by the Baltimore Orioles Chasen Shreve, 11th round, 344th overall by the Atlanta Braves Adam Duvall, 11th round, 348th overall by the San Francisco Giants Joc Pederson, 11th round, 352nd overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers Robbie Ray, 12th round, 356th overall by the Washington Nationals Stefen Romero, 12th round, 372nd overall by the Seattle Mariners Kyle Ryan, 12th round, 373rd overall by the Detroit Tigers Danny Burawa, 12th round, 385th overall by the New York Yankees A. J. Griffin, 13th round, 395th overall by the Oakland Athletics Tommy Medica, 14th round, 424th overall by the San Diego Padres Nick Tepesch, 14th round, 436th overall by the Texas Rangers Mike Bolsinger, 15th round, 451st overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks Steve Wilkerson, 15th round, 473rd overall by the Boston Red Sox, but did not sign Chase Whitley, 15th round, 475th overall by the New York Yankees Cody Allen, 16th round, 480th overall by the Cleveland Indians Dalton Pompey, 16th round, 486th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays Cody Anderson, 17th round, 521st overall by the Tampa Bay Rays Jason Garcia, 17th round, 533rd overall by the Boston Red Sox Preston Claiborne, 17th round, 535th overall by the New York Yankees Kris Bryant, 18th round, 546th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays, but did not sign. Adam Eaton, 19th round, 571st overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks Burch Smith, 20th round, 600th overall by the Cleveland Indians C. J. Riefenhauser, 20th round, 611th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays Cody Martin, 20th round, 615th overall by the Minnesota Twins Brett Bochy, 20th round, 618th overall by the San Francisco Giants Scott Copeland, 21st round, 628th overall by the Baltimore Orioles Josh Smith, 21st round, 637th overall by the Cincinnati Reds Kevin Shackelford, 21st round, 639th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers Adam Liberatore, 21st round, 641st overall by the Tampa Bay Rays Noel Cuevas, 21st round, 652nd overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers Ben Rowen, 22nd round, 676th overall by the Texas Rangers Evan Gattis, 23rd round, 704th overall by the Atlanta Braves Blake Treinen, 23rd round, 707th overall by the Florida Marlins, but did not sign Andrew Triggs, 24th round, 720th overall by the Cleveland Indians, but did not sign Erik Goeddel, 24th round, 722nd overall by the New York Mets Rocky Gale, 24th round, 724th overall by the San Diego Padres Christian Bergman, 24th round, 740th overall by the Colorado Rockies Casey Sadler, 25th round, 747th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates Ken Roberts, 25th round, 770th overall by the Colorado Rockies A. J. Schugel, 25th round, 774th overall by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Ben Lively, 26th round, 780th overall by the Cleveland Indians, but did not sign Danny Muno, 26th round, 790th overall by the Chicago Cubs Scott Schebler, 26th round, 790th overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers Alex Claudio, 27th round, 826th overall by the Texas Rangers Brandon Cunniff, 27th round, 827th overall by the Florida Marlins Marco Gonzales, 29th round, 890th overall by the Colorado Rockies, but did not sign Red Patterson, 29th round, 892nd overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers Taylor Hill, 30th round, 900th overall by the Cleveland Indians Josh Edgin, 30th round, 902nd overall by the New York Mets Shawn Tolleson, 30th round, 922nd overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers David Goforth, 31st round, 931st overall by the Cleveland Indians Aaron Judge, 31st round, 935th overall by the Oakland Athletics, but did not sign Kevin Kiermaier, 31st round, 941st overall by the Tampa Bay Rays Jason Rogers, 32nd round, 969th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers Matt Stites, 33rd round, 1000th overall by the Chicago Cubs Tyler Wilson, 35th round, 1057th overall by the Cincinnati Reds J. T. Riddle, 35th round, 1073rd overall by the Boston Red Sox, but did not sign Brock Stewart, 40th round, 1202nd overall by the New York Mets, but did not sign Javier J. Luque, 41st round, 1288th overall by the Chicago Cubs, but did not sign Chris Rearick, 41st round, 1241st overall by the Tampa Bay Rays Seth Maness, 41st round, 1247th overall by the Florida Marlins Matt Tracy, 43rd round, 1307th overall by the Florida Marlins A. J. Achter, 46th round, 1395th overall by the Minnesota Twins NFL players drafted Russell Wilson, 4th round, 140th overall by the Colorado Rockies Blake Bell, 43rd round, 1303rd overall by the Detroit Tigers, but did not sign Golden Tate, 50th round, 1518th overall by the San Francisco Giants, but did not sign. 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