2012 MLB Draft: Projecting the ETA of Each Team's Picks Who Have Already Signed
With the 2012 MLB first-year player draft now in the books, and with prospects signing left and right due to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, baseball fans will get an early look at many of their teamโs new players.
But how early can we expect to see some of these players? While some of the college players that were drafted may only be a year or two away, there are many prep players who are still years away from making an impact at the big-league level.
Here is a look at each teamโs top-10 round draft picks that have already signed, and when they may arrive in the big leaguesโif they ultimately make it that far.
The New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians have been omitted, as they are yet to sign any of their picks. ย
Los Angeles Angels
1 of 27R.J. Alvarez, RHP, Florida Atlantic
Drafted: Third round (No. 114)
Overview: Alvarez's mid-to-upper-90s fastball and hard, late-breaking slider could make him a valuable asset out of the Angels' bullpen at the end of this season, although 2013 is probably more realistic.
ETA: 2013
Mark Sappington, RHP, Rockhurst (Mo.)
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 177)ย
ETA: 2014
Eric Stamets, SS, Evansville
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 207)
ETA: 2015
Andrew Patterson, C, Montgomery HS (Ala.)
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 237)
ETA: 2015
Houston Astros
2 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 1)
Overview: Although he's only 17-years-old, Correa is much more advanced than most prep players in the 2012 draft class in all facets of the game. His game will need some time to mature in the minor leauges, but not as long as one expects.
ETA: 2015
Brady Rodgers, RHP, Arizona Stateย
Drafted: Third round (No. 96)
ETA: 2015
Andrew Aplin, OF, Arizona State
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 159)
ETA: 2015
Daniel Minor, RHP, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 279)
ETA: 2016
Oakland Athletics
3 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 11)
(Expect to sign this week)
Overview: He's made tremendous strides this season shedding weight and showing that he'll be able to stick at shortstop. He has tremendous upside and ability both at the plate and on defense, and has nobody blocking his path. Like most young hitters though, he'll need to improve his plate discipline.ย
ETA: 2016
Bruce Maxwell, C/1B, Birmingham-Southern
Drafted: Second round (No. 62)
ETA: 2016
B.J. Boyd, OF, Palo Alto HS (Calif.)
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 139)
ETA: 2015
Cody Kurz, RHP, Oxnard JC (Calif.)
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 229)
ETA: 2016
Kris Hall, RHP, Lee (Tenn.)
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 259)
ETA: 2015
Brett Vertigan, OF, UC Santa Barbara
Drafted: 10th round (No. 319)
ETA: 2015
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Toronto Blue Jays
4 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 17)
Overview: Davis is a tremendous athlete with true 80-grade speed and baseball skills that are surprisingly advanced. Having said that, he's still an incredibly raw player who will need multiple years of seasoning in the minor leagues.
ETA: Late-2016/Early-2017
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 50)
(Expect to sign this week)
Overview: Smoral missed almost the entire spring after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot. However, given his aggressive drafting, he's obviously healthy and ready to challenge hitters at a more advanced level. It's hard not to like the upside of a 6'8" left-hander with a plus fastball and slider. He could move quickly, but it's doubtful that the Blue Jays will rush him along.
ETA: 2016
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 58)
Overview: Nay had some serious helium headed into the draft thanks to a strong finish this spring. The third baseman is an advanced hitter who will be able to stick at third base, but obviously has a lot to learn in the minor leagues
ETA: 2016
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 60)
Overview: A prep right-hander who has the potential to make an impact both as a starter and reliever, Gonzales has dynamic stuff despite being slightly undersized. However, he'll need to improve his changeup and possibly add a fourth pitch, but there's no reason to believe that he won't arrive sooner rather than later.
ETA: 2015
Anthony Alford, OF, Petal HS (Miss.)
Drafted: Third round (No. 112)
ETA: Late-2016/Early-2017
Tucker Donahue, RHP, Stetson
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 145)
ETA: 2016
William Delatte, LHP, Nicholls State
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 175)
ETA: 2015
Eric Phillips, 2B, Georgia Southern
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 205)
ETA: 2014
Ian Parmley, OF, Liberty
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 235)
ETA: 2016
Tucker Frawley, C, Coastal Carolina
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 265)
ETA: 2016
Jordan Leyland, 1B, Azusa Pacific (Calif.)
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 295)
ETA: 2015
Alex Azor, OF, Navy
Drafted: 10th round (No. 325)
ETA: 2016
Atlanta Braves
5 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 21)
Overview: A highly athletic right-hander, Sims' fastball velocity has been climbing over the last year, and he's flashed a plus breaking ball at times. However, like most of the prep pitchers in the 2012 draft class, he won't be rushed through their system, as there's plenty of promising arms either in the Braves' rotation or on the way.
ETA: 2015ย
Drafted: Second round (No. 85)
Overview: I'm not a fan of Wood's mechanics and arm action, but it's hard not to appreciate his mid-90s velocity and overall deception. If they try to tweak his mechanics, than he may be a project for a few years. If not, however, then he may be only a few years away.
ETA: Late-2014ย
Bryan de la Rosa, C, Bucky Dent Academy (Fla.)
Drafted: Third round (No. 116)
ETA: 2016
Justin Black, OF, Billings West HS (Mont.)
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 149)
ETA: 2016
Blake Brown, OF, Missouri
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 179)
ETA: 2016
David Peterson, RHP, College of Charleston
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 269)
ETA: 2015
Steven Schils, RHP, Florida Tech
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 299)
ETA: 2016
Mike Dodig, 3B, Columbia-Greene CC (N.Y.)
Drafted: 10th round (No. 329)
ETA: 2016
Milwaukee Brewers
6 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 27)
Overview: It's tough to say whether the Brewers will keep him behind the plate, but either way, the kid can really hit. He's athletic enough to handle multiple corner positions, so his hit and power tools will ultimately determine his arrival.
ETA: Late-2015
Drafted: First round (No. 28)
Overview: If Roache can improve his swing-and-miss tendencies, he has a chance to move quickly. The right-handed hitter has some of the best power in the 2012 draft class and now that he's fully healthy, fans will get a taste of it this season.
ETA: 2015
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 38)
Overview: One of my favorite prospects from the 2012 draft, Haniger has continually flown under the radar. He has an intriguing mix of speed and power, and can handle any outfield position. If he hits the ground running, Haniger has the potential to be one of the first position prospects from the 2012 draft class to reach the major leagues.ย
ETA: Late-2014
St. Louis Cardinals
7 of 27Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 52)
Overview: Wisdom had a disappointing 2012 season. However, all the tools are there including plus power potential and a plus arm from the hot corner.ย
ETA: 2015
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 59)
Overview: Bean has an intriguing blend of left-handed pop and a plus arm that profile exceptionally well both behind the plate and in the outfield. He's an athletic catcher who will need some seasoning on defense, but has all the ingredients to be an impact player in the big leagues.ย
ETA: 2016
Tim Cooney, LHP, Wake Forest
Drafted: Third round (No. 117)
ETA: Late-2014
Cory Jones, RHP, JC of the Canyons (Calif.)
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 180)
ETA: 2015
Kyle Barraclough, RHP, St. Maryโs
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 240)
ETA: 2015
Yoenny Gonzalez, OF, Central Florida JC
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 270)
ETA: 2016
Rowan Wick, C, Cypress JC (Calif.)
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 300)
ETA: 2016
Jacob Wilson, 2B, Memphis
Drafted: 10th round (No. 330)
ETA: 2015
Chicago Cubs
8 of 27Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 43)
Overview: Although there's some concern about a potential arm injury, Johnson's 2012 spring season indicates otherwise. He's got a plus fastball and slider, as well as the command to repeatable utilize the full strike zone.ย
ETA: Early-2014
Arizona Diamondbacks
9 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 26)
Overview: Will he stay behind the plate or will the Diamondbacks utilize his athleticism in the outfield? Either way, there's no doubt that he'll hit--a lot. He puts down good fingers behind the plate and makes in-game adjustments that could have him in the major leagues by 2015.ย
ETA: Late-2015
Joe Munoz, 3B, Los Altos HS (Calif.)
Drafted: Second round (No. 90)
ETA: 2016
Jake Barrett, RHP, Arizona State
Drafted: Third round (No. 120)
ETA: 2013
Charles Taylor, OF, Timberview HS (Texas)
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 153)
ETA: 2016
Ronnie Freeman, C, Kennesaw State
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 183)
ETA: 2016
Jake Lamb, 3B, Washington
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 213)
ETA: Late-2015
Jeff Gibbs, RHP, Maine
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 303)
ETA: 2016
Danny Poma, OF, Hofstra
Drafted: 10th round (No. 333)
ETA: 2016
Los Angeles Dodgers
10 of 27Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 51)
Overview: A sure-handed middle infielder, Valentin is exceptional with the glove and shows exceptional upside as a switch-hitter. He'll need to show more consistency from both sides of the plate, but his ceiling is undeniably high.ย
ETA: 2016
Ross Stripling, RHP, Texas A&M
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 176)
ETA: Late-2014
Joey Curletta, 1B/RHP, Mountain Pointe HS (Ariz.)
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 206)
ETA: 2015
Theo Alexander, OF, Lake Washington HS (Wash.)
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 236)
ETA: 2016
Seattle Mariners
11 of 27Patrick Kivlehan, 3B, Rutgers
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 131)
ETA: 2015
Taylor Ard, 1B, Washington State
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 221)
ETA: 2016
Jamordrick McGruder, 2B, Texas Tech
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 281)
Overview: McGruder is plus speed and a surprisingly advanced hit tool that should translate at the next level. He's an all-out ballplayer who plays a slick second base, and could be in the big leagues sooner rather than later.ย
ETA: Late-2014
Grady Wood, RHP, Western Oregon
Drafted: 10th round (No. 311)
ETA: Late-2015
Miami Marlins
12 of 27Drafted: 3rd round-supplemental (No. 127)
Overview: Copeland has obscene raw power thanks to a quick left-handed swing and aggressive approach at the plate. However, he employs a high leg kick which makes him susceptible to quality offspeed pitches, so he may need to at least modify that at the next level. Furthermore, his pitch selection and approach will need to mature.ย
ETA: 2016
New York Mets
13 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 12)
Overview: One of the more all-around advanced prep players in the 2012 draft class, Cecchini has huge potential both at short and with the stick. He possesses a baseball IQ beyond his years which should help him reach the major leagues by the 2015 season.
ETA: 2015
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 35)
Overview: Plawecki won't wow you with his abilities, as he's an above-average defender with similar catch and throw skills. At the plate, he's as tough an out as there is, as he hardly strikes out and uses the whole field. Given the Mets' catching situation, he has the potential to be a quick riser through their system.
ETA: Late-2014
Washington Nationals
14 of 27Brandon Miller, OF, Samford
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 144)
ETA: 2015
Spencer Kieboom, C, Clemson
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 174)
Overview: An above-average defender with an average hit tool, Kieboom has the potential to be a solid reserve option behind the plate, and could be ready to handle such a role by 2015.
ETA: 2015
Baltimore Orioles
15 of 27Adrian Martin, SS, Gulliver Prep (Fla.)
Drafted: Third round (No. 99)
ETA: 2016
Torsten Boss, 3B, Michigan State
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 252)
Overview: Boss is the type of collegiate player who may surprise a lot of people with how his abilities translate at the professional level. He has a quick left-handed bat that should handle the jump in the velocity, and both the speed and defensive prowess to handle corner positions, and possibly even second base. He may reach the Show by 2014, but 2015 is a more conservative guess.
ETA: 2015
San Diego Padres
16 of 27Fernando Perez, 3B, Central Arizona JC
Drafted: Third round (No. 102)
Overview: A left-handed hitter, Perez has projectable bat speed as well as a fluid and balanced stroke with some lift. He has the ability to hit for a decent average at the next level, though he has a tendency toย
ETA: Late-2015
Mallex Smith, OF, Santa Fe JC (Fla.)
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 165)
ETA: 2016
Brian Adams, OF, Kentucky
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 255)
ETA: 2016/Early-2017
Stephen Carmon, SS, South Carolina-Aiken
Drafted: 10th round (No. 315)
ETA: 2017
Philadelphia Phillies
17 of 27Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 40)
Overview: Watson has a heavy, low-to-mid-90s fastball as well as a plus breaking ball, and has a changeup and cutter as well although he's seldom had the need to utilize either pitch. His command is a bit shaky but he has excellent pure stuff. Expect him to receive considerable time in the minor leagues to hone his command and secondary pitches.
ETA: 2016
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 54)
Overview: Gueller is an excellent athlete who also received looks as a position player. However, with a low-90s fastball and secondary pitches that flash plus potential, his true potential is clearly on the bump. Like Watson, the Phillies won't rush him through the system.
ETA: 2016
Dylan Cozens, OF, Chapparl HS (Ariz.)
Drafted: Second round (No. 77)
ETA: 2015
Chris Serritella, 1B, Southern Illinois-Carbondale
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 158)
ETA: Early-2015
Cameron Perkins, 3B, Purdue
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 218)
ETA: Late-2015
Hoby Miner, LHP, Texas
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 248)
ETA: 2015
Jordan Guth, RHP, Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 308)
ETA: Early-2016
Kevin Brady, RHP, Clemson
Drafted: 10th round (No. 338)
ETA: Late-2015
Pittsburgh Pirates
18 of 27Drafted: Second round (No. 69)
Overview: Mathisen is an excellent athlete who should be able to stick behind the plate. However, he's had considerably less experience at the position than some of the other prep catchers in the 2012 draft class, so expect him to receive extra seasoning before making his big-league debut.
ETA: 2016
Eric Wood, 3B, Blinn JC (Texas)
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 196)
ETA: Late-2015
Texas Rangers
19 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 29)
ETA: Early-2016
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 39)
Overview: Gallo has exceptional, 80-grade power from the left side of the plate which should translate at the professional level. The biggest concern with the slugger is his tendency to swing-and-miss, which results in high strikeout rates. Until he solves said issue, expect him to receive ample time in the minor leagues to develop.
ETA: Late-2015
Collin Wiles, RHP, Blue Valley West HS (Kan.)
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 53)
ETA: 2016
Jamie Jarmon, OF, Indian River HS (Del.)
Drafted: Second round (No. 83)
ETA: 2016
Drafted: Second round (No. 93)
ETA: Late-2016
Alec Asher, RHP, Polk County JC (Fla.)
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 156)
ETA: Late-2015
Preston Beck, OF, Texas-Arlington
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 186)
ETA: Late-2014
Royce Bollinger, OF, Gonzaga
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 216)
ETA: Early-2015
Cam Schiller, 2B, Oral Roberts
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 246)
ETA: 2016
Cody Kendall, RHP, Fresno State
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 276)
ETA: Late-2014
John Niggli, RHP, Liberty
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 306)
ETA: 2016
Casey Shiver, RHP, Southern Polytechnic State (Ga.)ย
Drafted: 10th round (No. 336)
ETA: 2016
Tampa Bay Rays
20 of 27Marty Gantt, OF, College of Charleston
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 242)
ETA: Late-2015
Luke Maile, C/1B, Kentucky
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 272)
ETA: 2016
Sean Bierman, LHP, Tampa
Drafted: 10th round (No. 332)
ETA: Late-2015
Boston Red Sox
21 of 27Mike Augliera, RHP, Binghamton
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 181)
ETA: Late-2015
Justin Haley, RHP, Fresno State
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 211)
ETA: 2015
Kyle Kraus, RHP, Portland
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 241)
ETA: 2016
Nathan Minnich, 1B, Shepherd (W.V.)
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 271)
ETA: Late-2016
Mike Miller, SS, Cal Poly
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 301)
ETA: 2016
J.T. Watkins, C, Army
Drafted: 10th round (No. 331)
ETA: 2016
Cincinnati Reds
22 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 14)
Overview: Travieso has a mid-to-upper-90s fastball and secondary pitches that are a work in progress. However, he has little mileage on his arm, so once he begins to put it all together, the big right-hander has a chance to move quickly through the Reds' system.
ETA: 2015
Jesse Winkler, OF, Olympia HS (Fla.)
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 49)
ETA: 2016
Drafted: Second round (No. 78)
ETA: Late-2015/Early-2016
Dan Langfield, RHP, Memphis
Drafted: Third round (No. 109)
ETA: Late-2014
Jon Moscot, RHP, Pepperdine
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 142)
ETA: 2015
Mason Felt, LHP, Hebron Christian Academy (Ga.)
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 172)
ETA: 2015
Joe Hudson, C, Notre Dame
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 202)
ETA: Early-2015
Colorado Rockies
23 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 10)
Overview: One of the better athletes in the 2012 draft class, Dahl possesses above-average tools across the board, with his weakest being the power tool, which I believe will develop in the face of tougher competition. He has plus speed and should be able to stick in center, and if progresses as I believe he can, may be one of the first prep players from the draft class to reach the big leagues.ย
ETA: Early-2015
Eddie Butler, RHP, Radford
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 46)
ETA: Late-2015
Ryan Warner, RHP, Pine Creek HS (Col.)
Drafted: Third round-supplemental (No. 128)
ETA: 2016
Seth Willoughby, RHP, Xavier
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 138)
ETA: 2014
Derek Jones, OF, Washington State
Drafted: Eigth round (No. 258)
ETA: 2015
Ben Waldrip, 1B, Jacksonville State
Drafted: 10th round (No. 318)
ETA: 2015
Kansas City Royals
24 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 5)
Overview: Zimmer is an exceptional athlete with a four-pitch mix, two of which are already plus pitches. He's only been pitching for three years, so he has as high of a ceiling as any pitcher in the draft class due to the lack of mileage on his strong right arm. Given his experience and the Royals' lack of college arms in their system, I expect Zimmer to move quickly.ย
ETA: Late-2014
Colin Rodgers, LHP, Parkview Baptist HS (La.)
Drafted: Third round (No. 100)
ETA: Early-2016
Chad Johnson, C, Galesburg HS (Ill.)
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 163)
ETA: 2016
Zach Lovvorn, RHP, Oxford HS (Ala.)
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 193)
ETA: 2016
Fred Ford, OF, Jefferson JC (Mo.)
Drafted: Seventh round (No. 223)
ETA: Late-2015
Alfredo Escalera-Maldonado, OF, Pendleton School (Fla.)
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 253)
ETA: 2016
Daniel Stumpf, LHP, San Jacinto JC (Texas)
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 283)
ETA: 2015
Alexis Rivera, OF/1B, Montverde Academy (Fla.)
Drafted: 10th round (No. 313)
ETA: 2016
Detroit Tigers
25 of 27Jake Thompson, RHP, Rockwall-Heath HS (Texas)
Drafted: Second round (No. 91)
ETA: Late-2015
Austin Schotts, SS, Centennial HS (Texas)
Drafted: Third round (No. 121)
ETA: 2016
Joe Rogers, LHP, Central Florida
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 184)
ETA: 2015
Minnesota Twins
26 of 27Drafted: First round (No. 2)
Overview: It's no secret that Buxton is a phenomenal athlete with five tools that project to be above-average to plus. His hit and power tools will need some time to fully develop, and given the Twins current team, he'll receive as much time as needed to do so. A 2016 arrival is a conservative estimate, but if he puts it all together quickly, we may be looking at a 2015 debut.
ETA: 2016
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 32)
ETA: 2016
Drafted: Second round (No. 63)
ETA: Early-2014
Drafted: Third round (No. 97)
ETA: 2014
Zach Jones, RHP, San Jose State
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 130)
ETA: Late-2014
Andre Martinez, LHP, Archbishop McCarthy HS (Fla.)
Drafted: Sixth round (No. 190)
ETA: Early-2016
Chicago White Sox
27 of 27Keon Barnum, 1B, King HS (Fla.)
Drafted: First round-supplemental (No. 48)
Overview: Barnum is a beast of a hitter with obscene power from the left side. However, he's prone to striking out much like fellow prep slugger Joey Gallo. He'll need to cut down on his swing-and-misses at the plate, so expect him to move slowly through the White Sox farm system.ย
ETA:ย 2016
Drafted: Second round (No. 76)
ETA: Late-2014
Joey DeMichele, 2B, Arizona State
Drafted: Third round (No. 108)
ETA: Late-2014
Brandon Brennan, RHP, Orange Coast CC (Calif.)
Drafted: Fourth round (No. 141)
ETA: Late-2015/Early-2016
Nick Basto, SS, Archbishop McCarthy HS (Fla.)
Drafted: Fifth round (No. 171)
ETA: 2016
Zach Isler, RHP, Cincinnati
Drafted: Eighth round (No. 261)
ETA: 2014
Micah Johnson, 2B, Indiana
Drafted: Ninth round (No. 291)
ETA: 2015
Brandon Hardin, RHP, Delta State
Drafted: 10th round (No. 321)
ETA: 2016
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