2015 Major League Baseball draft

Major League Baseball draft October 2014 2015 Major League Baseball draft 2015 MLB draft logo.png June 8–10, 2015 Secaucus, New Jersey MLB Network Dansby SwansonArizona Diamondbacks 42 1,215 2014 2016 The 2015 Major League Baseball draft was held from June 8 through June 10, 2015, to assign amateur baseball players to MLB teams. The draft order is the reverse order of the 2014 MLB season standings. As the Diamondbacks finished the 2014 season with the worst record, they had the first overall selection. In addition, the Houston Astros had the 2nd pick of the 2015 draft, as compensation for failing to sign Brady Aiken, the first overall selection of the 2014 MLB draft. Twelve free agents received and rejected qualifying offers of $15.3 million for the 2015 season, entitling their teams to compensatory draft choices if they are signed by another team. The team signing the player will lose their first round choice, though the first ten picks are protected.https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11854846/all-12-major-league-baseball-free-agents-decline-qualifying-offers All 12 major league baseball free agents decline qualifying offers - ESPN ESPN.com November 10, 2014 February 15, 2015 The New York Mets surrendered their first round pick (15th overall) to sign Michael Cuddyer, while the Colorado Rockies gained a supplementary pick.https://www.espn.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/11854223/new-yok-mets-sign-michael-cuddyer-two-year-deal New York Mets sign Michael Cuddyer to two-year deal - ESPN New York ESPN.com November 10, 2014 February 15, 2015 The Toronto Blue Jays lost their pick for signing Russell Martin, giving a compensatory pick to the Pittsburgh Pirates.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/blue-jays-to-sign-russell-martin.html Blue Jays Sign Russell Martin MLB Trade Rumors November 18, 2014 February 15, 2015 The Boston Red Sox surrendered their second- and third-round picks (Boston's first pick is protected) to sign Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramírez. The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers received supplementary picks.https://www.espn.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/11936814/boston-red-sox-introduce-pablo-sandoval-hanley-ramirez Boston Red Sox introduce Pablo Sandoval, Hanley Ramírez - ESPN Boston ESPN.com November 25, 2014 February 15, 2015 First round selections +Key All-Star*Player did not sign Pick Player Team Position School1Dansby SwansonArizona DiamondbacksShortstopVanderbilt2Alex BregmanHouston AstrosCompensation pick for failing to sign Brady Aiken in the 2014 draft. "Compensation"ShortstopLSU3Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers (baseball)Colorado RockiesShortstopLake Mary High School (FL)4Dillon TateTexas RangersRight-handed pitcherUC Santa Barbara5Kyle TuckerHouston AstrosOutfielderH.B. Plant High School (FL)6Tyler JayMinnesota TwinsLeft-handed pitcherIllinois7Andrew BenintendiBoston Red SoxOutfielderArkansas8Carson FulmerChicago White SoxRight-handed pitcherVanderbilt9Ian HappChicago CubsOutfielderCincinnati10Cornelius RandolphPhiladelphia PhilliesShortstopGriffin High School (GA)11Tyler StephensonCincinnati RedsCatcherKennesaw Mountain High School (GA)12Josh NaylorMiami MarlinsFirst basemanSt. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School (ON)13Garrett Whitley Garrett Whitley (baseball)Tampa Bay RaysOutfielderNiskayuna High School (NY) 14Kolby AllardAtlanta BravesLeft-handed pitcherSan Clemente High School (CA)15Trent GrishamMilwaukee BrewersOutfielderRichland High School (TX)16James KaprielianNew York YankeesRight-handed pitcherUCLA17Brady AikenCleveland IndiansLeft-handed pitcherIMG Academy (FL)18Phil BickfordSan Francisco GiantsRight-handed pitcherCollege of Southern Nevada19Kevin Newman Kevin Newman (baseball)Pittsburgh PiratesShortstopArizona20Richie MartinOakland AthleticsShortstopFlorida21Ashe RussellKansas City RoyalsRight-handed pitcherCathedral High School (IN)22Beau BurrowsDetroit TigersRight-handed pitcherWeatherford High School (TX)23Nick PlummerSt. Louis CardinalsOutfielderBrother Rice High School (MI) 24Walker BuehlerLos Angeles DodgersRight-handed pitcherVanderbilt25D. J. StewartBaltimore OriolesOutfielderFlorida State26Taylor WardLos Angeles AngelsCatcherFresno State Compensatory round Pick Player Team Position School27Mike NikorakColorado RockiesCompensation pick for the New York Mets signing Michael Cuddyer "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherStroudsburg High School (PA) 28Mike SorokaAtlanta BravesCompensation pick for the Minnesota Twins signing Ervin Santana "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherBishop Carroll High School (AB)29Jon Harris baseballToronto Blue JaysCompensation pick for the Chicago White Sox signing Melky Cabrera "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherMissouri State30Kyle HolderNew York YankeesCompensation pick for the Chicago White Sox signing David Robertson "Compensation"ShortstopSan Diego31Chris Shaw Chris Shaw (baseball)San Francisco GiantsCompensation pick for the Boston Red Sox signing Pablo Sandoval "Compensation"First basemanBoston College32Ke'Bryan HayesPittsburgh PiratesCompensation pick for the Toronto Blue Jays signing Russell Martin "Compensation"Third basemanConcordia Lutheran High School (TX)33Nolan Watson Nolan Watson (baseball)Kansas City RoyalsCompensation pick for the San Diego Padres signing James Shields "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherLawrence North High School (IN)34Christin StewartDetroit TigersCompensation pick for the Washington Nationals signing Max Scherzer "Compensation"OutfielderTennessee35Kyle Funkhouser*Los Angeles DodgersCompensation pick for the Boston Red Sox signing Hanley Ramírez "Compensation"Right-handed pitcherLouisville36Ryan MountcastleBaltimore OriolesCompensation pick for the Seattle Mariners signing Nelson Cruz "Compensation"ShortstopHagerty High School (FL) Competitive balance round A Pick Player Team Position School37Daz CameronHouston AstrosThe Astros acquired the 37th pick from the Miami Marlins along with Jake Marisnick, Colin Moran, and Francis Martes for Jarred Cosart, Enrique Hernández, and Austin Wates.http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2014/07/31/jarred-cosart-traded-to-the-marlins/ Astros ship Jarred Cosart to Marlins in 6-player deal Houston Chronicle July 31, 2014 September 25, 2014 "Trades"OutfielderEagle's Landing Christian Academy (GA)38Tyler NevinColorado RockiesThird basemanPoway High School (CA)39Jake WoodfordSt. Louis CardinalsRight-handed pitcherH.B. Plant High School (FL)40Nathan KirbyMilwaukee BrewersLeft-handed pitcherVirginia41Austin RileyAtlanta BravesThe Braves acquired the 41st pick from the San Diego Padres along with Carlos Quentin, Cameron Maybin, Matt Wisler, and Jordan Paroubeck in exchange for Craig Kimbrel and Melvin Upton, Jr.O'Brien David Braves deal Kimbrel, Upton to Padres http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-deal-kimbrel-upton-to-padres/nknLr/ April 5, 2015 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution April 5, 2015 May 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160519190350/http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-deal-kimbrel-upton-to-padres/nknLr/ dead "Trades"Third basemanDeSoto Central High School (MS)42Triston McKenzieCleveland IndiansRight-handed pitcherRoyal Palm Beach High School (FL) Other notable selections Round Pick Player Team Position School243Alex Young baseballArizona DiamondbacksLeft-handed pitcherTCU244Peter Lambert baseballColorado RockiesRight-handed pitcherSan Dimas High School (CA)246Tom EshelmanHouston AstrosRight-handed pitcherCal State Fullerton247Donnie DeweesChicago CubsOutfielderNorth Florida248Scott KingeryPhiladelphia PhilliesInfielderArizona255Cody PonceMilwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherCal Poly Pomona256Brady Singer*Toronto Blue JaysRight-handed pitcherEustis High School (FL)258Andrew Stevenson baseballWashington NationalsOutfielderLSU260Nick NeidertSeattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherPeachtree Ridge High School (GA)261Andrew SuarezSan Francisco GiantsLeft-handed pitcherMiami262Kevin KramerPittsburgh PiratesSecond basemanUCLA264Josh StaumontKansas City RoyalsRight-handed pitcherAzusa Pacific265Tyler AlexanderDetroit TigersLeft-handed pitcherTCU269Blake PerkinsWashington NationalsOutfielderVerrado High School (AZ)270Jahmai JonesLos Angeles AngelsOutfielderWesleyan School (GA)271Tanner RaineyCincinnati RedsRight-handed pitcherWest Alabama272Andrew Moore baseballSeattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherOregon State273Kyle Cody*Minnesota TwinsRight-handed pitcherKentucky274Josh SborzLos Angeles DodgersThe Dodgers acquired the 74th pick, Ryan Webb, and Brian Ward from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Ben Rowen and Chris O'Brien.Dilbeck Steve Dodgers pick up reliever Ryan Webb from the Orioles http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/dodgersnow/la-sp-dn-dodgers-acquire-ryan-webb-20150409-story.html April 14, 2015 Los Angeles Times April 9, 2015 "Trades"Right-handed pitcherVirginia275A. J. MinterAtlanta BravesThe Braves acquired the 75th pick from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Víctor Reyes.https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/diamondbacks-acquire-victor-reyes-in-trade-with-braves/ Diamondbacks acquire Victor Reyes in trade with Braves April 6, 2015 "Trades"Left-handed pitcherTexas A&M376Taylor ClarkeArizona DiamondbacksRight-handed pitcherCollege of Charleston378Michael MatuellaTexas RangersRight-handed pitcherDuke380Travis BlankenhornMinnesota TwinsThird basemanPottsville Area High School (PA)383Luke Williams baseballPhiladelphia PhilliesShortstopDana Hills High School (CA)384Blake TrahanCincinnati RedsShortstopLouisiana-Lafayette386Jacob NixSan Diego PadresRight-handed pitcherIMG Academy (FL)387Brandon LoweTampa Bay RaysSecond basemanMaryland391Justin MaeseToronto Blue JaysRight-handed pitcherYsleta High School (TX)393Mark MathiasCleveland IndiansSecond basemanCal Poly394Braden BishopSeattle MarinersCenter fielderWashington399Drew Smith baseballDetroit TigersRight-handed pitcherDallas Baptist3100Harrison BaderSt. Louis CardinalsOutfielderFlorida3101Philip PfeiferLos Angeles DodgersLeft-handed pitcherVanderbilt3103Rhett WisemanWashington NationalsOutfielderVanderbilt3104Grayson Long baseballLos Angeles AngelsRight-handed pitcherTexas A&M3105Jordan Hicks baseballSt. Louis CardinalsRight-handed pitcherCypress Creek High School (TX)4111Tate MathenyBoston Red SoxOutfielderMissouri State4114Kyle Martin first basemanPhiladelphia PhilliesFirst basemanSouth Carolina4116Cody PoteetMiami MarlinsRight-handed pitcherUCLA4117Austin Allen baseballSan Diego PadresCatcherFlorida Tech4119David Thompson baseballNew York MetsThird basemanMiami4121Demi OrimoloyeMilwaukee BrewersOutfielderSt. Matthew High School (ON)4126Mac MarshallSan Francisco GiantsLeft-handed pitcherChipola4128Skye BoltOakland AthleticsOutfielderNorth Carolina4131 Paul DeJongSt. Louis CardinalsInfielderIllinois State4132Willie CalhounLos Angeles DodgersSecond basemanYavapai4133Ryan McKenna baseballBaltimore OriolesOutfielderSt. Thomas Aquinas High School (NH)4134Mariano Rivera IIIWashington NationalsRight-handed pitcherIona5136Ryan Burr baseballArizona DiamondbacksRight-handed pitcherArizona State5139Trent ThorntonHouston AstrosRight-handed pitcherNorth Carolina5144Bailey FalterPhiladelphia PhilliesLeft-handed pitcherChino Hills High School (CA)5148Joe McCarthy outfielderTampa Bay RaysOutfielderVirginia5149Thomas SzapuckiNew York MetsLeft-handed pitcherWilliam T. Dwyer High School (FL)5153Chance AdamsNew York YankeesRight-handed pitcherDallas Baptist5154Ka'ai TomCleveland IndiansOutfielderKentucky5155Drew JacksonSeattle MarinersShortstopStanford5157Brandon WaddellPittsburgh PiratesLeft-handed pitcherVirginia5161Ryan HelsleySt. Louis CardinalsRight-handed pitcherNortheastern State5164Taylor Hearn Taylor Hearn (baseball)Washington NationalsLeft-handed pitcherOklahoma Baptist6171Travis LakinsBoston Red SoxRight-handed pitcherOhio State6173David Berg pitcherChicago CubsRight-handed pitcherUCLA6175Jimmy HergetCincinnati RedsRight-handed pitcherSouth Florida6181Eric HanholdMilwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherFlorida6186Steven DuggarSan Francisco GiantsOutfielderClemson6187JT BrubakerPittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherAkron6190Matt Hall baseballDetroit TigersLeft-handed pitcherMissouri State Bears6192Edwin RíosLos Angeles DodgersFirst basemanFIU6196David Fletcher David Fletcher (baseball)Los Angeles AngelsShortstopLoyola Marymount7198Dylan MooreTexas RangersShortstopUCF7201Ben Taylor pitcher, born 1992Boston Red SoxRight-handed pitcherSouth Alabama7207Trevor MegillSan Diego PadresRight Hand PitcherLos Angeles7208Jake CronenworthTampa Bay RaysSecond basemanMichigan7210Patrick WeigelAtlanta BravesRight-handed pitcherHouston7212Travis BergenToronto Blue JaysLeft-handed pitcherKennesaw State7222Andrew SopkoLos Angeles DodgersRight-handed pitcherGonzaga7223Gray FenterBaltimore OriolesPitcherWest Memphis High School (AR)8229Garrett StubbsHouston AstrosCatcherUSC8231Logan Allen baseball, born 1997Boston Red SoxLeft-handed pitcherIMG Academy (FL)8236Chris PaddackMiami MarlinsRight-handed pitcherCedar Park High School (TX)8243Donny SandsNew York YankeesCatcherSalpointe Catholic High School (AZ)8254Koda GloverWashington NationalsRight-handed pitcherOklahoma State9258Pete FairbanksTexas RangersRight-handed pitcherMissouri9260LaMonte WadeMinnesota TwinsOutfielderMaryland9269Kevin KaczmarskiNew York MetsOutfielderEvansville10293Vimael MachinChicago CubsShortstopVCU10303James Reeves baseballNew York YankeesLeft-handed pitcherThe Citadel10314Taylor GuilbeauWashington NationalsLeft-handed pitcherAlabama11318Scott HeinemanTexas RangersOutfielderOregon11319Patrick SandovalHouston AstrosLeft-handed pitcherMission Viejo High School (CA)11327Brett KennedySan Diego PadresRight-handed pitcherFordham11328Ian GibautTampa Bay RaysRight-handed pitcherTulane11333Josh RogersNew York YankeesLeft-handed pitcherLouisville12349Myles StrawHouston AstrosOutfielderSt. Johns River State College12352Seby ZavalaChicago White SoxCatcherSan Diego State12353P. J. HigginsChicago CubsCatcherOld Dominion12355Alexis Diaz baseballCincinnati RedsRight-handed pitcherJuan José Maunez High School (PR)12370Kyle DowdyDetroit TigersRight-handed pitcherHawaii13378Curtis Terry baseballTexas RangersFirst basemanArcher High School (GA)13381Matt KentBoston Red SoxPitcherTexas A&M13403Cedric MullinsBaltimore OriolesOutfielderCampbell13404Max SchrockWashington NationalsSecond basemanSouth Carolina14411Bobby PoynerBoston Red SoxLeft-handed pitcherFlorida14429Nick DiniKansas City RoyalsCatcherWagner14430A. J. SimcoxDetroit TigersShortstopTennessee15449P. J. ConlonNew York MetsPitcherSan Diego16468Tyler PhillipsTexas RangersRight-handed pitcherBishop Eustace Preparatory School (NJ)17507Trey WingenterSan Diego PadresRight-handed pitcherAuburn17510Evan PhillipsAtlanta BravesRight-handed pitcherUNC Wilmington18536Kyle Keller baseballMiami MarlinsRight-handed pitcherSoutheastern Louisiana19578Seth Brown baseballOakland AthleticsFirst basemanLewis-Clark State College19580Cam Vieaux*Detroit TigersLeft-handed pitcherMichigan State20607Tanner Anderson baseballPittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherHarvard21632Tayler SaucedoToronto Blue JaysLeft-handed pitcherTennessee Wesleyan22649Cole Sands*Houston AstrosRight-handed pitcherNorth Florida Christian School (FL)22663Cody CarrollNew York YankeesRight-handed pitcherSouthern Miss23694Chad Smith 2020s pitcher*Cleveland IndiansPitcherWallace State Community College23695Art WarrenSeattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherAshland24724Sam HaggertyCleveland IndiansSecond basemanNew Mexico25738Demarcus EvansTexas RangersRight-handed pitcherPetal High School (MS)25752Ryan Feltner*Toronto Blue JaysRight-handed pitcherWalsh Jesuit High School (OH)26769Ralph Garza Jr.Colorado RockiesRight-handed pitcherOklahoma26771Kevin Ginkel*Boston Red SoxRight-handed pitcherSouthwestern College (CA)26779Shane McClanahan*New York MetsLeft-handed pitcherCape Coral High School (FL)26781Jonathan India*Milwaukee BrewersShortstopAmerican Heritage High School (FL)26785Ljay NewsomeSeattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherChopticon High School (MD)27805Alejo LópezCincinnati RedsShortstopGreenway High School (AZ)27808Joey Bart*Tampa Bay RaysCatcherBuford High School (GA)27824Ryan BrinleyWashington NationalsRight-handed pitcherSam Houston State28829Zac GrotzHouston AstrosRight-handed pitcherEmbry–Riddle28852Kyle GarlickLos Angeles DodgersOutfielderCal Poly Pomona29871Donny Everett*Milwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherClarksville High School (TN)29882Jason Bilous*Los Angeles DodgersRight-handed pitcherCaravel Academy (DE)30888Jeffrey SpringsTexas RangersLeft-handed pitcherAppalachian State30893Tyler PayneChicago CubsCatcherWest Virginia State31920Tristan Pompey*Minnesota TwinsOutfielderJean Vanier Catholic Secondary School (ON)31921Nick DuronBoston Red SoxRight-handed pitcherClark College31924Nick FantiPhiladelphia PhilliesLeft-handed pitcherHauppauge High School (NY)31926Griffin Conine*Miami MarlinsOutfielderPine Crest High School (FL)31929Tanner Dodson*New York MetsLeft-handed pitcherJesuit High School (CA)31933Hobie HarrisNew York YankeesRight-handed pitcherPittsburgh31937Riley Smith baseball*Pittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherSan Jacinto College32946Bryan Hoeing*Arizona DiamondbacksRight-handed pitcherBatesville High School (IN)32950Andrew Vasquez baseballMinnesota TwinsLeft-handed pitcherWestmont College32967Cole Irvin*Pittsburgh PiratesLeft-handed pitcherOregon32973Cody Morris*Baltimore OriolesRight-handed pitcherReservoir High School (MD)33978C. D. PelhamTexas RangersLeft-handed pitcherSpartanburg Methodist College341,017Ty FranceSan Diego PadresFirst BasemanSan Diego State351,039Kody Clemens*Houston AstrosShortstopMemorial High School (TX)351,043Taylor Jones*Chicago CubsFirst basemanGonzaga351,064Coco Montes*Washington NationalsShortstopCoral Gables Senior High School (FL)361,071Trevor KelleyBoston Red SoxRight-handed pitcherNorth Carolina371,099Luken Baker*Houston AstrosRight-handed pitcherOak Ridge High School (TX)371,100Jake Irvin*Minnesota TwinsRight-handed pitcherJefferson High School (MN)371,106Ruben Cardenas*Miami MarlinsOutfielderBishop Alemany High School (CA)371,109Geoff Hartlieb*New York MetsRight-handed pitcherLindenwood371,112Randy Labaut*Toronto Blue JaysLeft-handed pitcherDowney High School (CA)371,117Eli White*Pittsburgh PiratesShortstopClemson381,130Alex McKenna baseball*Minnesota TwinsOutfielderBishop Alemany High School (CA)381,144Braden Webb*Cleveland IndiansPitcherNo school391,160Daniel Tillo*Minnesota TwinsLeft-handed pitcherNorth High School (IA)391,167Adam Hill Adam Hill (baseball)*San Diego PadresRight-hand pitcherT. L. Hanna High School (SC)391,170Jeremy Peña*Atlanta BravesShortstopClassical High School (RI)391,174Tristin English*Cleveland IndiansRight-handed pitcherPike County High School (GA)391,185Jared WalshLos Angeles AngelsFirst basemanGeorgia401,207Daniel ZamoraPittsburgh PiratesPitcherStony Brook401,208Nick Maton*Oakland AthleticsShortstopGlenwood High School (IL) See also Baseball List of first overall Major League Baseball draft picks Notes Compensation picks "Compensation" 30em Trades "Trades" References External links Major League Baseball 2015 Draft Tracker Category:Major League Baseball draft Draft Major League Baseball draft Major League Baseball draft Category:History of baseball in New Jersey Category:Organized events in New Jersey Category:Sports in Hudson County, New Jersey Category:Secaucus, New Jersey