Carlos Correa is the first Puerto Rican taken No. 1 overall
The Astros pulled off a surprise with the first pick in the draft. Although all of the pre-draft speculation focused on Mark Appel and Byron Buxton, Houston selected shortstop Carlos Correa with the first pick in the 2012 draft. Follow all the picks with the Draft Blog and the Draft Database. Want to get insights throughout the draft? Check out the Baseball America Twitter feed as well as Jim Callis, John Manuel and Conor Glassey's feeds. You can also chat with us on Facebook.
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2012 FIRST ROUND
1. Astros: Carlos Correa, ss
2. Twins: Byron Buxton, of
3. Mariners: Mike Zunino, c
4. Orioles: Kevin Gausman, rhp
5. Royals: Kyle Zimmer, rhp
6. Cubs: Albert Almora, of
7. Padres: Max Fried, lhp
8. Pirates: Mark Appel, rhp
9. Marlins: Andrew Heaney, lhp
10. Rockies: David Dahl, of
11. Athletics: Addison Russell, ss
12. Mets: Gavin Cecchini, ss
13. White Sox: Courtney Hawkins, of
14. Reds: Nick Travieso, rhp
15. Indians: Tyler Naquin, of
16. Nationals: Lucas Giolito, rhp
17. Blue Jays: D.J. Davis, of
18. Dodgers: Corey Seager, 3b
19. Cardinals: Michael Wacha, rhp
20. Giants: Chris Stratton, rhp
21. Braves: Lucas Sims, rhp
22. Blue Jays: Marcus Stroman, rhp
23. Cardinals
24. Red Sox
25. Rays
26. Diamondbacks
27. Brewers
28. Brewers
29. Rangers
30. Yankees
31. Red Sox
2. Twins: Byron Buxton, of
3. Mariners: Mike Zunino, c
4. Orioles: Kevin Gausman, rhp
5. Royals: Kyle Zimmer, rhp
6. Cubs: Albert Almora, of
7. Padres: Max Fried, lhp
8. Pirates: Mark Appel, rhp
9. Marlins: Andrew Heaney, lhp
10. Rockies: David Dahl, of
11. Athletics: Addison Russell, ss
12. Mets: Gavin Cecchini, ss
13. White Sox: Courtney Hawkins, of
14. Reds: Nick Travieso, rhp
15. Indians: Tyler Naquin, of
16. Nationals: Lucas Giolito, rhp
17. Blue Jays: D.J. Davis, of
18. Dodgers: Corey Seager, 3b
19. Cardinals: Michael Wacha, rhp
20. Giants: Chris Stratton, rhp
21. Braves: Lucas Sims, rhp
22. Blue Jays: Marcus Stroman, rhp
23. Cardinals
24. Red Sox
25. Rays
26. Diamondbacks
27. Brewers
28. Brewers
29. Rangers
30. Yankees
31. Red Sox
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