MLB Draft 2013: Grading the Minor League Performance of All 30 Teams' Top Pick
The minor-league season has come to an end, and with the deadline for draft picks to sign being moved up this year, the 2013 draft class got a good chance to get their feet wet at the minor league level.
No one from this June's draft reached the majors, but there looks to be at least a handful of guys on the fast-track who could debut at some point in 2014. Top to bottom, this year's first round featured a talented class of prospects.
They will get a full season of playing time under their belts next season, but here is a look at how each team's top draft pick performed after signing this year, along with my grade for their early returns.
Arizona Diamondbacks: RHP Braden Shipley (No. 15 Overall)
1 of 302013 Stats
| A- | 8/8 | 0-2 | 7.58 | 1.895 | 6 | 24 | 19.0 |
| A | 4/4 | 0-1 | 2.61 | 1.065 | 8 | 16 | 20.2 |
| Totals | 12/12 | 0-3 | 4.99 | 1.462 | 14 | 40 | 39.2 |
Prospect Overview
A converted shortstop, Braden Shipley attended the University of Nevada, where he went 7-3 with a 2.77 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 107.1 inning of work as a junior.
Viewed as a potential top-10 pick, the right-hander slipped down the board a bit, and the Diamondbacks were happy to scoop him up in the middle of the first round and add him to an already deep crop of pitching prospects.
He'll likely open next season in High-A, and he could move quickly through the system, despite the fact that he's only been a full-time pitcher for two seasons.
Grade: C
Atlanta Braves: RHP Jason Hursh (No. 31 Overall)
2 of 302013 Stats
| A | 9/9 | 1-1 | 0.67 | 1.111 | 10 | 15 | 27.0 |
Prospect Overview
The Braves may have reached a bit for Oklahoma State right-hander Jason Hursh with their first-round pick, but given their track record of developing college arms, it's hard to argue with any selection the organization makes.
After missing all of 2012 following Tommy John surgery, Hursh bounced back with a strong season in 2013 and secured his position as a first-round pick. His fastball already grades as a plus option, but he'll need to improve his changeup/slider combination if he's to remain in the rotation.
He was used sparingly after signing this season, but the early returns were terrific.
Grade: A
Baltimore Orioles: RHP Hunter Harvey (No. 22 Overall)
3 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 5/5 | 0-0 | 1.35 | 0.900 | 2 | 18 | 13.1 |
| A- | 3/3 | 0-1 | 2.25 | 1.250 | 4 | 15 | 12.0 |
| Totals | 8/8 | 0-1 | 1.78 | 1.066 | 6 | 33 | 25.1 |
Prospect Overview
After selecting high-end arms Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman within the top five in the previous two years, the Orioles had a bit longer wait for their first pick in 2013. At No. 22, they took Hunter Harvey out of the North Carolina high school ranks.
The 6'3" right-hander was 8-0 with a 0.38 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 54.2 innings of work during his senior year of high school, and while he still has some filling out and developing to do, he has an incredibly high ceiling given where he was selected.
He held his own in three starts at Low-A after a stint in the Rookie League, and he looks like the real deal to this point.
Grade: A+
Boston Red Sox: LHP Trey Ball (No. 7 Overall)
4 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 5/5 | 0-1 | 6.43 | 2.286 | 6 | 5 | 7.0 |
Prospect Overview
The top left-handed pitcher in the draft, Trey Ball was also among the best two-way players available and could have been a legitimate early-round pick as an outfielder aside from his prowess on the mound.
The big 6'6" southpaw will spend his time pitching for the Red Sox, though, and while it may take some time for him to reach Boston, he joins a number of high-upside arms in an ever-improving Red Sox system.
He was 6-0 with a 0.76 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 46 innings as a high school senior, and with a fastball that already touches 94 mph, he projects as a hard-throwing front-end arm.
Grade: D
Chicago Cubs: 3B Kris Bryant (No. 2 Overall)
5 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 2 | .167/.143/.333 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A- | 18 | .354/.416/.692 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 17 |
| A+ | 16 | .333/.387/.719 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 17 |
| Totals | 36 | .336/.390/.688 | 43 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 22 | 11 | 35 |
Prospect Overview
Kris Bryant picked up right where he left off after being taken by the Cubs as the No. 2 overall pick, following a phenomenal season at the University of San Diego, where he hit .329/.493/.820 with an NCAA-high 31 home runs and 62 RBI in 62 games.
His bat was good enough at Low-A Boise that he jumped a level and earned a promotion to High-A Daytona. Depending on how he performs in the Arizona Fall League, he could get a crack at Double-A to open next season, and he'll undoubtedly continue on the fast track as long as his bat continues to play.
Grade: A+
Chicago White Sox: SS Tim Anderson (No. 17 Overall)
6 of 302013 Stats
| A | 68 | .277/.348/.363 | 74 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 45 | 23 | 78 |
Prospect Overview
The White Sox bucked their recent trend of selecting athletic high school outfielders with the selection of Tim Anderson out of East Central CC in Mississippi.
The third shortstop off the board following Hunter Dozier (KC) and J.P. Crawford (PHI), Anderson shot up draft boards by hitting .360 with a .425 on-base percentage and 30 steals in 30 attempts during his senior year.
He jumped straight to Single-A Kannapolis, where he held his own at the plate and swiped 24 bases in 28 attempts.
Grade: B
Cincinnati Reds: CF Phillip Ervin (No. 27 Overall)
7 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 34 | .326/.416/.597 | 42 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 24 |
| A | 12 | .349/.451/.465 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Totals | 46 | .331/.425/.564 | 57 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 34 | 25 | 34 |
Prospect Overview
One of the top college bats available, Phillip Ervin hit .337/.459/.597 with 11 home runs and 40 RBI in his final season at Samford University, and he should be able to stick in center field long-term in the pros.
The 21-year-old showed a good mix of power and speed in the 46 games he played in after signing, and his .331/.425/.564 line between rookie ball and Single-A were certainly a promising start to his pro career. His plus plate discipline and good mix of tools should allow him to move quickly through the system.
Grade: A+
Cleveland Indians: CF Clint Frazier (No. 5 Overall)
8 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 44 | .297/.362/.506 | 51 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 32 | 17 | 61 |
Prospect Overview
Selected four picks ahead of fellow Georgia high school outfielder and friend Austin Meadows, Clint Frazier was a bit of a surprise at No. 5 overall, even though he was a top-10 talent and should be a terrific addition to a thin Cleveland farm system.
He hit .485/.561/1.134 with 17 home runs and 45 RBI in 32 games his senior year, and while he just turned 19 earlier this month, he could move relatively quickly with his plus offensive tools. His 17/61 BB/K ratio demonstrate that his plate discipline still needs some work, but he has the tools to develop into a dynamic middle-of-the-order bat.
Grade: B
Colorado Rockies: RHP Jonathan Gray (No. 3 Overall)
9 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 4/4 | 0-0 | 4.05 | 1.275 | 2 | 15 | 13.1 |
| A+ | 5/5 | 4-0 | 0.75 | 0.667 | 6 | 36 | 24.0 |
| Totals | 9/9 | 4-0 | 1.93 | 0.884 | 8 | 51 | 37.1 |
Prospect Overview
Viewed as a potential No. 1 overall pick, Jonathan Gray slipped to No. 3 overall, where the pitching-starved Rockies were more than happy to scoop him up. The big right-hander has drawn comparisons to Roger Clemens for his workhorse frame and plus fastball, and his stock shot up during his final season at Oklahoma.
With a fastball that touches triple digits, Gray went 10-3 with a 1.64 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 126.1 innings of work for the Sooners, and he signed quickly enough to make nine starts between rookie ball and High-A Modesto this season as well.
Given how well he pitched at High-A, an assignment to Double-A to open the 2014 season and a possible debut at some point next year is not out of the question.
Grade: A+
Detroit Tigers: RHP Jonathon Crawford (No. 20 Overall)
10 of 302013 Stats
| A- | 8/8 | 0-2 | 1.89 | 1.236 | 9 | 21 | 19.0 |
Prospect Overview
A reach at No. 20 overall, Jonathon Crawford went just 3-6 with a 3.84 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 86.2 innings of work in his final season at the University of Florida, but he has the raw stuff to warrant a first-round selection.
The hard-throwing right-hander already has a plus fastball, but his future may be in the bullpen, where he could develop as a potential closer candidate.
For now, though, he'll likely continue to work as a starter, as he was solid over eight appearances at Low-A Connecticut after signing.
Grade: A-
Houston Astros: RHP Mark Appel (No. 1 Overall)
11 of 302013 Stats
| A- | 2/2 | 0-0 | 3.60 | 1.200 | 0 | 6 | 5.0 |
| A | 8/8 | 3-1 | 3.82 | 1.182 | 9 | 27 | 33.0 |
| Totals | 10/10 | 3-1 | 3.79 | 1.184 | 9 | 33 | 38.0 |
Prospect Overview
Some thought that No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel may see a big-league appearance in 2013, but the Astros had no reason to rush him along, as he finished the 2013 season with eight starts in Single-A.
Selected at No. 8 overall in 2012, Appel opted to return to Stanford, where he went 10-4 with a 2.12 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 106.1 innings of work. He signed a $6.35 million signing bonus, and figures to front the Astros staff a few years from now as a key part of their continued rebuilding efforts.
Grade: B+
Kansas City Royals: 3B/SS Hunter Dozier (No. 8 Overall)
12 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 54 | .303/.403/.509 | 66 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 43 | 35 | 32 |
| A | 15 | .327/.373/.436 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Totals | 69 | .308/.397/.495 | 84 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 52 | 49 | 38 | 37 |
Prospect Overview
The biggest surprise of the first round after being selected at No. 8 overall, Hunter Dozier signed well below slot at $2.2 million and allowed the Royals some flexibility later on in the draft as a result.
He hit .315/.363/.467 with five home runs and 34 RBI in his final season at Stephen F. Austin, and while he does not have the highest ceiling, he projects as a plus offensive infielder and one that should be able to help out sooner rather than later.
The early returns justified the Royals early selection of him, though where he'll play long-term remains up in the air.
Grade: A
Los Angeles Angels: LHP Hunter Green (No. 59 Overall)
13 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 8/7 | 0-1 | 4.32 | 1.920 | 16 | 11 | 16.2 |
Prospect Overview
The Angels lost their first-round pick due to the signing of Josh Hamilton in the offseason, so they had to wait until the No. 59 overall pick to add to their thin farm system. That is where they selected high school left-hander Hunter Green.
Green allowed just one earned run in 51.2 innings of work his senior year, striking out 110 batters and walking 37, as he dominated Kentucky high school competition.
With a fastball that touches the mid-90s and a projectable changeup/curveball mix, the 6'4" southpaw has frontline upside, though it may take him some time to reach his full potential.
Grade: C-
Los Angeles Dodgers: RHP Chris Anderson (No. 18 Overall)
14 of 302013 Stats
| A | 12/12 | 3-0 | 1.96 | 1.217 | 24 | 50 | 46.0 |
Prospect Overview
With a terrific 6'4" and 215-pound frame, Chris Anderson was among the most polished arms in the draft, and while he didn't face the stiffest competition at Jacksonville University, the results were impressive nonetheless.
Anderson was 7-5 with a 2.49 ERA and 101 strikeouts, compared to just 27 walks, in 104.2 innings of work, and he jumped right to Single-A Great Lakes after signing.
He already features a plus fastball, and has a curveball, slider and changeup that all profile as above-average pitches down the road. He should stick in the rotation and reach Los Angeles fairly quickly.
Grade: A+
Miami Marlins: 3B Colin Moran (No. 6 Overall)
15 of 302013 Stats
| A | 42 | .299/.354/.442 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 25 |
Prospect Overview
After some speculation that he could go No. 1 overall, Colin Moran was eventually taken with the No. 6 selection by the rebuilding Marlins, filling a clear need at third base and giving the team one of the top college bats in the class.
The University of North Carolina product hit .357/.485/.579 with 13 home runs and 84 RBI in 60 games during his final season at Chapel Hill, and he opened his pro career at Single-A Greensboro. With no one blocking him at any level, he could be the Marlins starting third baseman by 2015.
Grade: B-
Milwaukee Brewers: RHP Devin Williams (No. 54 Overall)
16 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 13/6 | 1-3 | 3.38 | 1.442 | 22 | 39 | 34.2 |
Prospect Overview
The late-offseason signing of Kyle Lohse cost the Brewers their first-round pick, and when they finally made their first selection at No. 54 overall, they selected Devin Williams out of Hazelwood West High School in Missouri.
A projectable right-hander who already features a plus fastball, Williams is a bit of a project but has first-round talent and was a good high-reward pick with their first selection.
If he can develop his changeup/slider combination and fill out a bit more, he could be a frontline starter down the road.
Grade: B
Minnesota Twins: RHP Kohl Stewart (No. 4 Overall)
17 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 7/4 | 0-0 | 1.35 | 0.850 | 4 | 24 | 20.0 |
Prospect Overview
The top two-sport athlete in the draft, Kohl Stewart turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at Texas A&M in order to sign with the Twins for a $4.54 million bonus. He opted to begin his pro career rather than redshirting behind reigning Heisman Trophy-winner Johnny Manziel.
With a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and a slider that may be his best pitch, he already has an advanced two-pitch arsenal. If he can develop an average changeup, he has the makeup of a future staff ace, which is something the Twins desperately need.
Grade: A+
New York Mets: 1B Dominic Smith (No. 11 Overall)
18 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 51 | .301/.398/.439 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 37 |
Prospect Overview
Viewed by some as the best pure hitter in the draft, Dominic Smith hit .493/.635/1.014 with seven home runs and 37 RBI in 67 at-bats during his senior year at Serra High School in California.
Smith was the third-straight high school bat the Mets took in the first round, and he showed an advanced approach at the plate in his 51 games after signing.
He's strictly a first baseman defensively, and how much power he develops remains to be seen, but his plus hit tool should allow him to move relatively quickly to the upper minors.
Grade: A
New York Yankees: 3B Eric Jagielo (No. 26 Overall)
19 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 4 | .222/.364/.444 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| A- | 51 | .266/.376/.451 | 49 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 19 | 26 | 54 |
| Totals | 55 | .264/.376/.451 | 51 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 56 |
Prospect Overview
One of the top options in a thin crop of college bats, Eric Jagielo hit .310/.399/.546 with 13 home runs and 43 RBI as a junior at Notre Dame, and the Yankees took him with their first of three first-round picks.
He should be able to stick at the hot corner, and his left-handed bat projects to hit for a solid average and plus power.
He looks like the heir to Alex Rodriguez at third base, and he immediately ranks among the Yankees' top prospects and will move as quickly as his bat allows.
Grade: C+
Oakland Athletics: CF Billy McKinney (No. 24 Overall)
20 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 46 | .320/.383/.414 | 58 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 31 | 17 | 29 |
| A- | 9 | .353/.405/.559 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Totals | 55 | .326/.387/.437 | 70 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 33 |
Prospect Overview
Generally ones to target polished college players, the A's bucked the trend this year and selected Billy McKinney out of Plano West High School in Texas, where he hit .372/.585/.662 as a senior to cap a fantastic four-year varsity career.
A fast riser up draft boards, he has a compact stroke from the left side that should develop decent gap power with the potential for more. His speed may not play in center field long-term, but his bat should play at a corner outfield spot regardless.
Grade: B
Philadelphia Phillies: SS J.P. Crawford (No. 16 Overall)
21 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 39 | .345/.443/.465 | 49 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| A | 14 | .208/.300/.226 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Totals | 53 | .308/.405/.400 | 60 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 34 | 32 | 35 |
Prospect Overview
The first high school shortstop selected, J.P. Crawford hit .452/.540/.688 and stole 17 bases in 19 attempts during his senior season at Lakewood High School in California.
His bat was not the only thing that made him a high pick though, as he is a plus defender who looks like a sure-fire bet to stick at shortstop long-term—something that can rarely be said about a high school shortstop.
Grade: B+
Pittsburgh Pirates: CF Austin Meadows (No. 9 Overall)
22 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 43 | .294/.399/.519 | 47 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 29 | 24 | 42 |
| A- | 5 | .529/.636/.882 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Totals | 48 | .316/.424/.554 | 56 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 37 | 29 | 46 |
Prospect Overview
The Pirates already have a terrific trio of young outfielders in Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco, but when Austin Meadows slipped to No. 9 overall, he was too good to pass up at that spot.
Meadows hit .535/.633/.929 with 19 extra-base hits in 71 at-bats during his senior year at Loganville High School, though he was edged out for Georgia Player of the Year honors by fellow first-round pick Clint Frazier.
With a smooth left-handed swing and legitimate five-tool talent, Meadows looks the part of a future All-Star and could wind up being the best bat in the class.
Grade: A+
San Diego Padres: RF Hunter Renfroe (No. 13 Overall)
23 of 302013 Stats
| A- | 25 | .308/.333/.510 | 32 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 20 | 5 | 26 |
| A | 18 | .212/.268/.379 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 23 |
| Totals | 43 | .271/.308/.459 | 46 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 9 | 49 |
Prospect Overview
Hunter Renfroe shot up draft boards with a terrific final season at Mississippi State, showing big-time power potential by hitting .345/.431/.620 with 16 home runs and 65 RBI over 255 at-bats.
He remains a relatively raw talent who has more developing to do than most college bats, but he profiles as a legitimate five-tool threat in right field. If he can reach his full potential, he'd be a welcomed addition to the Padres rebuilding efforts.
Grade: C
San Francisco Giants: SS Christian Arroyo (No. 25 Overall)
24 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 45 | .326/.388/.511 | 60 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 47 | 19 | 32 |
Prospect Overview
One of the bigger surprise picks of the first round, the Giants reached for high school shortstop Christian Arroyo, after he hit .524/.580/1.019 with 13 doubles and 11 home runs in his senior year at Hernando High School in Florida.
That offensive potential was enough for the Giants to take him at No. 25 overall, and Arroyo has competed at a high level already as the starting shortstop on Team USA's Under-18 team.
The early returns quickly quieted critics of the pick, and due to his high baseball IQ, he could move faster than most high school bats in the class.
Grade: A+
Seattle Mariners: 3B D.J. Peterson (No. 12 Overall)
25 of 302013 Stats
| A- | 29 | .312/.382/.532 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 18 |
| A | 26 | .293/.346/.576 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 24 |
| Totals | 55 | .303/.365/.553 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 47 | 36 | 20 | 42 |
Prospect Overview
Arguably the top college bat in the draft behind Kris Bryant, New Mexico product D.J. Peterson hit .408/.520/.807 with 18 home runs and 72 RBI in 55 games for the Lobos last season, which helped him climb into the upper half of the first round.
The Mariners took him out of high school in the 33rd round of the 2010 draft, so he's been on the team's radar for a while, and his bat should play at Safeco Field whenever he arrives.
There is some question as to whether his glove will stick at third base, and his future is likely across the diamond at first base, but he was not drafted for his defense.
Grade: A
St. Louis Cardinals: LHP Marco Gonzales (No. 19 Overall)
26 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 4/2 | 0-0 | 5.40 | 1.650 | 3 | 10 | 6.2 |
| A+ | 4/4 | 0-0 | 1.62 | 0.900 | 5 | 13 | 16.2 |
| Totals | 8/6 | 0-0 | 2.70 | 1.114 | 8 | 23 | 23.1 |
Prospect Overview
A two-way player at Gonzaga who won the John Olerud Award, Marco Gonzales went 7-3 with a 2.80 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 106 innings of work on the mound in his final season, while also hitting .311/.375/.389 with two home runs and 26 RBI.
He'll stick to pitching as a pro, and he should move as quickly as any pitcher taken in this year's draft due to his high floor. With an above-average curveball/changeup mix to go along with a low-90s fastball, he has the stuff to stick as a starter.
Grade: B
Tampa Bay Rays: C Nick Ciuffo (No. 21 Overall)
27 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 43 | .258/.296/.308 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 40 |
Prospect Overview
The second backstop off the board—following Reese McGuire who went No. 14 overall to the Pirates—Nick Ciuffo brings the always-coveted left-handed bat to the catching position and was taken as an offensive-minded prospect.
His catching still needs some work, but he has a good arm and handles a staff well, so he should be able to stay behind the plate.
It's his bat that made him a first-round pick though, and he has the upside to develop plus hit and power tools.
Grade: C-
Texas Rangers: RHP Alex Gonzalez (No. 23 Overall)
28 of 302013 Stats
| A- | 9/9 | 0-4 | 4.56 | 1.563 | 7 | 20 | 23.2 |
| A+ | 5/5 | 0-0 | 2.84 | 1.263 | 9 | 15 | 19.0 |
| Totals | 14/14 | 0-4 | 3.80 | 1.430 | 16 | 35 | 42.2 |
Prospect Overview
The Southland Conference Pitcher of the Year as a junior at Oral Roberts, Alex Gonzalez didn't spend his college career in the spotlight. Still, his numbers spoke for themselves, as he went 9-5 with a 1.83 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 113.1 innings of work.
The Rangers signed him above slot at $2.055 million, and while he'll move slower than most college arms, he has plenty of upside. He'll need to develop a better changeup to compliment his fastball/slider combination if he wants to stick as a starter, but his plus arm should help, one way or another.
Grade: B-
Toronto Blue Jays: RHP Clinton Hollon (No. 47 Overall)
29 of 302013 Stats
| RK | 6/3 | 1-1 | 3.12 | 0.808 | 6 | 15 | 17.1 |
Prospect Overview
The Blue Jays were the only team that failed to sign their first-round pick, as prep right-hander Phil Bickford opted to honor his commitment to Cal State Fullerton after being taken with the No. 10 overall pick.
That left the Blue Jays first signed pick as Clinton Hollon, whom they selected at No. 47 overall. Hollon is an undersized 6'1" right-hander who has plus stuff but needs a good deal of refining. He's a project, but he is one that has the stuff to be an impact starter, or perhaps even an overpowering bullpen arm if he can't develop a third pitch to go along with his fastball/slider combination.
Grade: B+
Washington Nationals: RHP Jake Johansen (No. 68 Overall)
30 of 302013 Stats
| A- | 10/10 | 1-1 | 1.06 | 0.945 | 18 | 44 | 42.1 |
| A | 2/2 | 0-2 | 5.79 | 1.929 | 5 | 7 | 9.1 |
| Totals | 12/12 | 1-3 | 1.92 | 1.123 | 23 | 51 | 51.2 |
Prospect Overview
The Nationals forfeited their first-round pick by signing Rafael Soriano in free agency, so they had to wait until No. 68 overall to make their first pick, the latest first selection of any team in the draft this year.
They selected Jake Johansen with that pick, a big 6'6" right-hander who was taken in the 27th round of the 2012 draft but returned to Dallas Baptist for his senior season.
While he was just 7-6 with a 5.40 ERA, he has the projectable frame and plus stuff to be worth taking a chance on in the second round.
Grade: A-

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