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2007 MLB Mock Draft

For the first time ever, Major League Baseball’s draft will be on television this year, with ESPN2 airing it on June 7 from 2-6 p.m. It will consist of the first round and the sandwhich round and each team will get 5 minutes per selection. With that said, I decided to offer up my mock draft of what the televised event could look like. This draft is heavy on high school pitching talent and in catching talent, both at the high school and college level.

This is going to be a big draft for the San Fransisco Giants. They get the 10th overall pick plus 2 more in the first round. Then they have 3 more in the sandwhich round. This draft should help them revamp a worthless farm system. The Toronto Blue Jays have two first rounders and 3 sandwhich picks. Padres GM Kevin Towers was so brilliant by telling his players not to accept arbitration, he got 5 sandwhich round picks thanks to his ability to take advantage of the system. Very smart move!

Then there are teams like Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore that have 4 of the top 5 picks but don’t pick again until the 2nd round (possibly 66th overall). No need to worry, they should each get great picks at the top of this draft.

Without any further rambling I present you with our 2007 MLB Mock Draft!

With the First selction in the 2007 MLB Draft, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays select…

First Round

1 TB – David Price, LHP, Vanderbilt
2 KC – Ross Detwiler, LHP, Missouri St.
3 CHC – Rick Porcello, RHP, Seton Hall Prep, NJ
4 PIT – Josh Vitters, 3B, Cypress High, CA
5 BAL – Matt Wieters, C, Georgia Tech
6 WAS – Phillipe Aumont, RHP, Ecole Secondary Du Versant, Quebec
7 MIL – Daniel Moskos, LHP, Clemson
8 COL – Matt Harvey, RHP, Fitch H.S., CT
9 ARI – Jarrod Parker, RHP, Norwell H.S., IN
10 SF – Michael Burgess, OF, Hillsborough H.S. Tampa, FL
11 SEA – Andrew Brackman, RHP, N.C. State
12 FLA – Jason Heyward, OF/1B, Henry County H.S., GA
13 CLE – Matt Dominguez, 3B, Chatsworth H.S., CA
14 ATL – Michael Main, RHP, Deland H.S., FL
15 CIN – Mike Koustakas, C/3B, Chatsworth H.S., GA
16 TOR(from TEX) – Beau Mills, CIF, Lewis-Clark State
17 TEX(from HOU) – Matt LaPorta, 1B, Florida
18 STL – Madison Bumgarner, LHP, South Caldwell H.S., NC
19 PHI – J.P. Arencibia, C, Tennessee
20 LAD(from BOS) – Tim Alderson, RHP, Hprizon H.S., ARI
21 TOR – Casey Weathers, RHP, Vanderbilt
22 SF(from LAD) – Nick Noonan, SS, Francis Parker H.S., CA
23 SD – Blake Beavan, RHP, Irving H.S., TX
24 TEX(from LAA) – Mitch Canham, C, Oregon State
25 CHW – Julio Borbon, OF, Tennessee
26 OAK – Josh Smoker, LHP, Calhoun H.S., GA
27 DET – Brett Cecil, LHP, Maryland
28 MIN – Matt Mangini, 3B, Oklahoma State
29 SF(from NYM) – Yasmani Grandal, C, Miami Springs H.S., FL
30 NYY – Josh Fields, RHP, Georgia

Sandwich Round

31 WAS(for Alfonso Soriano) – Neil Ramirez, RHP, Kempsville H.S., VA
32 SF(for Moises Alou) – Aaron Poreda, LHP, San Francisco
33 ATL(for Danys Baez) – Nevin Griffith, RHP, Middleton H.S. Tampa, FL
34 CIN(for Rich Aurilia) – Nick Schmidt, LHP, Arkansas
35 TEX(for Carlos Lee) – Jake Arrieta, RHP, TCU
36 STL(for Jeff Suppan) – Kyle Russell, RF, Texas
37 PHI(for David Dellucci) – Josh Donaldson, C, Auburn
38 TOR(for Justin Speier) – Justin Jackson, SS, Roberson H.S., NC
39 LAD(for Lugo) – Peter Kozma, SS, Oswasso H.S., OK
40 SD(for Woody Williams) – Eric Eiland, OF, Lamar H.S., TX
41 OAK(for Barry Zito) – James Simmons, RHP, UC Riverside
42 NYM(for Roberto Hernandez) – Jack McGeary, LHP/1B, Roxbury Latin H.S., Mass.
43 SF(for Schmidt) – Nathan Vineyard, LHP, Woodland H.S., GA
44 TEX(for Matthews) – Kentrail Davis, OF, Theodore H.S., AL
45 TOR(for Catalanotto) – Wes Roemer, RHP, Cal State Fullerton
46 SD(for Dave Roberts) – Ryan Dent, IF, Wilson H.S., CA
47 NYM(for Chad Bradford) – Sean Doolittle, LHP/1B, Virginia
48 CHC(for Juan Pierre) – Travis D’Arnaud, C, Lakewood H.S., CA
49 WAS(for Jose Guillen) – Kevin Keys, OF, Connally H.S., TX
50 ARI(for Craig Counsell) – Kevin Ahrens, 3B, Memorial H.S., TX
51 SF(for Mike Stanton) – Todd Frazier, SS/OF, Rutgers
52 SEA(for Gil Meche) – Eddie Kunz, RHP, Oregon State
53 CIN(for Scott Schoeneweis) – Tanner Robles, LHP, Cottonwood H.S., UT
54 TEX(for Mark DeRosa) – Greg Peavy, RHP, Hudson’s Bay H.S., UT
55 BOS(for Alex Gonzalez) – Jordan Zimmerman, P, U of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
56 TOR(for Ted Lilly) – Danny Rams, C, Guliver Prep, Miami, FL
57 SD(for Chan Ho Park) – Joe Savery, LHP, Rice
58 LAA(for Adam Kennedy) – Chris Withrow, RHP, Midland Christian H.S., TX
59 OAK(for Frank Thomas) – James Adkins, LHP, Tennessee
60 DET(for Jamie Walker) – Devon Mesaraco, C, Punxsutawney H.S., PA
61 ARI(Miguel Batista) – Travis Mattair, 3B/IF, Southridge H.S., WA
62 BOS(for Keith Foulke) – Matt West, SS/3B, Bellaire H.S., TX
63 SD(for Alan Embree) – David Kopp, RHP, Clemson
64 SD(for Ryan Klesko) – Matt Spencer, OF, Arizona State

 
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What about LHP John Flanagan from Belleville West High School in Illinois. 6’6″..220 ..throws 90+..and, has been practically unbeatable in his High School career. He’s ranked #1 in the St. Louis Metro area. Where do you see him in the overall picture??

Posted by Dan Dermody | May 9, 2007 | 05:11 pm | Permalink
 

You forgot Andrew Lambo! He will be a first or second round pick for sure.

Posted by Joshua Fischman | May 11, 2007 | 10:55 pm | Permalink
 

What about Grant Desme from Cal Poly SLO; BA has him ranked 17th overall college player.

Posted by Earl | May 16, 2007 | 07:09 pm | Permalink
 

“15 CIN – Mike Koustakas, C/3B, Chatsworth H.S., GA”

Moustakas, is a SS and from California.

Posted by Tree | May 17, 2007 | 10:18 am | Permalink
 

What about Josh Murray 6’4” 235 from Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, CT, USA. He hits lows 90′s with an insane slider. Has dominated batters throughout his high school career.

Posted by Darrel Young | May 30, 2007 | 09:55 am | Permalink
 

where do you slot (round) RHP Brett Zawacki LaSalle-Peru HS Greg Kotecki

Posted by Greg Kotecki | May 31, 2007 | 02:16 pm | Permalink
 

Josh Vitters sucks…How is he predicted to go number 4 yo the Pirates… I have faced hom before and he is not that great.

Posted by Daniel Jacobson | May 31, 2007 | 02:18 pm | Permalink
 

YESS TORONTO DRAFTING SS JUSTIN JACKSON!!! GET IT DONE JP!!!

Posted by Dante | May 31, 2007 | 04:11 pm | Permalink
 

Casey Crosby from Kaneland,IL. Low 90s fastball, amazing junk pitches, impossible to hit. One of the best lefty pitchers in the draft.

Posted by Narl | June 2, 2007 | 04:04 pm | Permalink
 

Michael Burgess is underrated. I can see him easily going top five. Same HS as Gary Sheffield, nice outfield lefty arm. The Cubs should get him with pick No. 3.

Posted by Narl | June 2, 2007 | 04:07 pm | Permalink
 

Christian Colonel was the MVP of the afflic all american game how is he not in your top 64! Big time players, play well in big time games come on he should be 22 if SF needs a SS how can you pass on him? IN 10 years we will look back and say CC was the best player taken in this Draft watch!

Posted by Ryan Mayfield | June 3, 2007 | 03:23 am | Permalink
 

Toronto Blue Jays open yooo eyes guys, dont select wes roemer select greg peavy, thats the real deal, homies

Posted by B-Dog | June 3, 2007 | 11:32 am | Permalink
 

What about RHP Shooter McGavin, he has a fastball that has been clocked at 98 on 7 different occasions, and actually has a knuckle as his fourth pitch… went 42-2 in HS with a 1.09 era as a 4 year starter from Gilmore HS in Mass., im sure he will be top of the line in the draft… top 2-3 rounds for sure

Posted by Happy | June 3, 2007 | 10:24 pm | Permalink
 

Brett Cecil is quite the P.A.N.

Posted by Babak Salimi | June 4, 2007 | 01:35 pm | Permalink
 

Watch for another Vanderbilt hurler, Casey Weathers, to move into the first round. The guy throws serious heat (95-97 mph) and has really improved his stock over the past couple of weeks.

Posted by DMan | June 4, 2007 | 04:55 pm | Permalink
 

I think the brewers need to get a good home grown cather and the whole team would be set

Posted by Austin82 | June 4, 2007 | 06:37 pm | Permalink
 

To the comment by Daniel Jacobson regarding Josh Vitters – You obviously have not seen the guy hit. He can rake and if you don’t know (or agree) with that you are unconscious. They want him for his hitting.

Posted by jdebbf | June 5, 2007 | 11:48 am | Permalink
 

DON’T FORGET ERIC CURTIS CATCHER FROM MATOACA HS IN CHESTERFIELD ,VA. 6’2 210 ARM IS A CANNON. I THINK HE HAS SIGNED WITH VCU. WHAT SPEED THIS YOUNG MAN HAS ALL AROUND TALENT, I THINK HE WILL BE ONE OF THE SLEEPERS THAT WILL GET PICKED LATE..

Posted by BOBBY DALE | June 5, 2007 | 11:10 pm | Permalink
 

Where does Brian Dupra fall in the draft?

Posted by Jenks | June 6, 2007 | 04:10 pm | Permalink
 

what about brandon waring. he only hit 27 homeruns this year

Posted by torrell | June 6, 2007 | 11:39 pm | Permalink
 

WATCH OUT FOR NEIL “THE TRUTH” RAMIREZ …. THROWS A 99MPH FASTBALL WITH MOVEMENT YOU’VE NEVER SEEN… TAKEN THE LEAGUE BY STORM… DO YOUR HOMEWORK ATLANTA AND SELECT “THE TRUTH”… PEACE!!!!!!

Posted by rd | June 7, 2007 | 01:07 pm | Permalink
 

whats going on with brett zawaki from LaSalle Peru Highschool Illinois

Posted by James Derix | June 7, 2007 | 05:13 pm | Permalink
 

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