By The Staff of Baseball America
May 23, 2005

HITTERS

Rank	Player	Pos.	Class	B-T	HT	WT	School	Hometown	Birthdate	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
1.	Justin Upton	SS	Sr.	R-R	6-2	187	Great Bridge HS	Chesapeake, Va.	8/25/87	.519	54	27	28	5	3	11	32	7
Scouts believe his hitting potential rivals that of brother B.J.
2.	Alex Gordon	3B	Jr.	L-R	6-1	210	Nebraska	Lincoln	2/10/84	.396	187	59	74	18	1	15	48	21
Power to all fields and surprising speed for his size as well
3.	Cameron Maybin	OF	Sr.	B-R	6-3	195	T.C. Roberson HS	Arden, N.C.	4/4/87	.646	65	57	42	11	1	14	36	27
Ceiling could range from Preston Wilson to Vladimir Guerrero
4.	Troy Tulowitzki	SS	Jr.	R-R	6-3	200	Long Beach State	Sunnyvale, Calif.	10/10/84	.363	124	28	45	11	1	7	25	2
Further advanced at same stage than ex-49er Bobby Crosby
8.	Stephen Drew	SS	—	L-R	6-0	185	None	Hahira, Ga.	3/16/83	.386	57	13	22	7	2	2	9	0
Will he even be back in the draft, or will he sign with Arizona?
9.	Ryan Zimmerman	3B	Jr.	R-R	6-2	210	Virginia	Virginia Beach	9/28/84	.404	198	42	80	16	4	6	54	15
Premier defensive player in the country has shown better power
11.	Andrew McCutchen	OF	Sr.	R-R	5-11	170	Fort Meade HS	Fort Meade, Fla.	10/10/86	.709	55	28	39	8	3	16	42	16
Fast hands make him a potential five-tool center fielder
12.	Jay Bruce	OF	Sr.	L-L	6-2	200	West Brook HS	Beaumont, Texas	4/3/87	.538	78	45	42	9	3	8	24	11
One of the draft’s fastest risers and toolsiest players
14.	Ryan Braun	3B	Jr.	R-R	6-2	190	Miami	Granada Hills, Calif.	11/17/83	.422	180	68	76	14	1	16	69	21
Hitch in his swing scares some clubs, but athleticism woos most
15.	Jeff Clement	C	Jr.	L-R	6-1	205	Southern California	Marshalltown, Iowa	8/21/83	.368	163	39	60	16	0	10	42	4
Slugging USC catcher looks better behind dish than Eric Munson
20.	C.J. Henry	SS	Sr.	R-R	6-3	200	Putnam City HS	Oklahoma City	5/31/86	.481	106	52	51	8	7	13	41	21
Lack of hoops commitment attracts scouts; tools evoke Vernon Wells
24.	John Mayberry	1B	Jr.	R-R	6-5	210	Stanford	Kansas City, Mo.	12/21/83	.307	192	27	59	16	0	6	45	3
Pro body, but 10-homer drop from 2004 makes him a tough call
25.	Jacoby Ellsbury	OF	Jr.	L-L	6-1	175	Oregon State	Madras, Ore.	9/11/83	.426	197	42	84	16	2	6	41	20
Johnny Damon lookalike also has tablesetter tools, skills
26.	Taylor Teagarden	C	Jr.	R-R	6-0	190	Texas	Carrolton, Texas	12/21/83	.320	169	39	54	17	1	3	23	4
Best defensive catcher available has improved offefnsively
27.	Cliff Pennington	SS	Jr.	B-R	5-11	170	Texas A&M	Corpus Christi, Texas	6/15/84	.368	204	42	75	13	4	7	39	26
Scouts love this gamer’s combo of tools, savvy and skills
28.	Brandon Snyder	C/SS	Sr.	R-R	6-2	190	Westfield HS	Centreville, Va.	11/23/86	.547	53	29	29	5	2	3	29	2
Son of a big leaguer has shown aptitude behind the plate
29.	Trevor Crowe	OF	Jr.	B-R	5-10	185	Arizona	Portland, Ore.	11/17/83	.425	214	70	91	22	12	9	50	21
Speedy center fielder has been college baseball’s best hitter
30.	Colby Rasmus	OF	Sr.	L-L	6-2	183	Russell County HS	Phenix City, Ala.	8/11/86	.487	119	66	58	13	3	23	62	18
Former Little League star hit, pitched team to Alabama state title
31.	Henry Sanchez	1B	Sr.	R-R	6-3	260	Mission Bay HS	San Diego	11/29/86	.551	69	32	38	9	2	11	33	5
Massive prep slugger has top-of-the-line raw power.
32.	John Drennen	OF	Sr.	L-L	6-0	180	Rancho Bernardo HS	San Diego	8/26/86	.500	92	51	46	10	3	15	46	12
Latest product of same HS that produced Hank Blalcock
36.	Stephen Head	1B	Jr.	L-L	6-2	218	Mississippi	Raymond, Miss.	1/13/84	.308	211	52	65	10	1	15	58	3
Two-way collegian will focus on his power bat as a pro
37.	Jordan Danks	OF	Sr.	L-R	6-5	200	Round Rock HS	Round Rock, Texas	8/7/86	.486	74	36	36	7	1	10	30	18
Younger brother of Rangers 2003 first-rounder may not get drafted
40.	Tyler Greene	SS	Jr.	R-R	6-2	188	Georgia Tech	Plantation, Fla.	8/17/83	.362	213	66	77	12	2	11	60	28
Second-round pick out of HS should go in about same range now
41.	Jed Lowrie	2B/SS	Jr.	B-R	6-0	180	Stanford	Salem, Ore.	4/17/84	.328	180	38	59	14	1	12	57	4
Offense-first second baseman has been pitched around in 2005
42.	Travis Buck	OF	Jr.	L-R	6-2	190	Arizona State	Richland, Wash.	11/18/83	.385	221	59	85	19	3	4	36	17
Third base experiment didn’t take, but line-drive bat is still there
43.	Justin Bristow	SS	Sr.	R-R	6-4	205	Mills Godwin HS	Richmond, Va.	3/6/87	.379	29	11	11	3	1	4	15	1
Could join Matt Moses as second first-rounder from Mills Godwin HS
46.	Daniel Carte	OF	Jr.	R-R	6-0	180	Winthrop	Hurricane, W.Va.	5/18/84	.323	217	45	70	13	3	13	64	9
Cape Cod’s top player in 2004 has battled through oblique strain
53.	Brett Hayes	C/OF	Jr.	R-R	6-1	170	Nevada	Calabasas, Calif.	2/13/84	.318	192	29	61	11	2	6	40	6
Athletic catcher adds above-average feel for game, plus makeup
56.	Ryan Mount	SS	Sr.	L-R	6-2	175	Ayala HS	Chino Hills, Calif.	8/17/86	.460	63	22	29	3	3	4	18	7
Fundamentally sound with solid lefty swing earns mixed reviews
58.	P.J. Phillips	SS	Sr.	R-R	6-3	170	Redan HS	Stone Mountain, Ga.	9/23/86	.478	90	32	43	16	3	8	41	16
Younger brother of Brandon has long levers and future power bat
67.	David Adams	3B/SS	Sr.	R-R	6-1	185	Grandview Prep	Margate, Fla.	5/15/87	.500	80	40	40	8	1	8	17	16
May need to go high to keep him from replacing Ryan Zimmerman at UVa
68.	Paul Kelly	SS	Sr.	R-R	5-11	175	Flower Mound HS	Flower Mound, Texas	10/19/86	.439	82	39	36	10	1	12	39	12
Two-way ability and mid-90s fastball earns comparisons to Jesse Crain
71.	Drew Thompson	SS	Sr.	L-R	5-11	165	Jupiter Community HS	Tequesta, Fla.	11/7/86	.418	79	23	33	7	4	3	25	13
Son of Robbie Thompson has similar game, though he hits lefthanded
74.	Kyle Russell	OF	Sr.	L-L	6-4	180	Tomball HS	Magnolia, Texas	6/27/86	.446	83	30	37	10	2	12	51	6
Could join Jordan Danks in spurning draft for lure of Longhorns
75.	Eli Iorg	OF	Jr.	R-R	6-3	200	Tennessee	Knoxville, Tenn.	3/14/83	.387	212	57	82	14	4	14	58	26
Toolsy outfielder is son of ex-big leaguer Garth, nephew of Dane
76.	Zach Putnam	3B	Sr.	R-R	6-2	210	Pioneer HS	Ann Arbor, Mich.	7/3/87	.539	76	35	41	10	2	11	46	10
Potential at third base now thought to outstrip his power arm
77.	Austin Jackson	OF	Sr.	R-R	6-2	180	Ryan HS	Denton, Texas	2/1/87	.348	89	28	31	8	4	4	28	7
Basketball commitment to Georgia Tech makes him a draft wild card
80.	Seth Johnston	2B/SS	Sr.	R-R	6-3	200	Texas	Boerne, Texas	3/12/83	.391	215	43	84	15	3	7	43	12
One of the best senior signs available due to makeup, solid bat
88.	Brent Lillibridge	SS/OF	Jr.	R-R	5-9	170	Washington	Everett, Wash.	9/18/83	.337	181	48	61	16	4	7	38	13
Some scouts see a utility man, but his tools grade well across the board
89.	Justin Maxwell	OF	Jr.	R-R	6-5	225	Maryland	Olney, Md.	11/6/83	.455	22	6	10	2	0	3	5	5
2003 Cape Cod star finally getting healthy in time for the draft
94.	Nick Hundley	C	Jr.	R-R	6-1	190	Arizona	Redmond, Wash.	9/8/83	.344	183	48	63	20	2	13	39	9
One of several Arizona Wildcats who figure to go in first 10 rounds
95.	Justin Smoak	1B	Sr.	B-L	6-2	175	Stratford HS	Goose Creek, S.C.	12/5/86	.558	86	48	48	5	0	18	49	6
Switch-hitter’s swing, ability around bag have evoked Mark Grace
96.	Reese Havens	SS	Sr.	L-R	6-1	180	Bishop England HS	Sullivan’s Island, S.C.	10/20/86	.530	83	45	44	17	2	5	41	13
Some scouts have compared him to David Wright and Hank Blalock
99.	Clete Thomas	OF	Jr.	L-R	6-0	185	Auburn	Lynn Haven, Fla.	11/14/83	.330	209	56	69	15	4	7	34	20
College performance has never matched his plus across-the-board tools
102.	Pedro Alvarez	3B	Sr.	L-R	6-2	195	Horace Mann HS	Bronx, N.Y.	2/6/86	.526	38	18	20	4	2	8	23	6
Lefthanded power bat, but body reminds some of Carlos Baerga.
108.	Iván De Jesús	SS	Sr.	B-R	5-11	175	P.R. Military Academy	Guaynabo, P.R.	5/1/87	.365	52	23	19	5	2	1	14	5
Son of ex-big leaguer’s best traits are polished bat, savvy.
112.	Diallo Fon	OF	Sr.	L-L	6-1	190	Las Lomas HS	Walnut Creek, Calif.	10/3/86	.379	66	21	25	11	1	3	19	13
Like fellow Vanderbilt recruit Alvarez, lefty bat has raw power.
113.	Jordan Brown	1B	Jr.	L-L	6-0	187	Arizona	Vacaville, Calif.	12/18/83	.336	217	52	73	13	3	11	67	0
Strong hitter with aggressive approach hangs in well against LHPs.
114.	Josh Bell	C	Jr.	R-R	6-0	200	Auburn	Jackson, Tenn.	7/3/84	.338	210	35	71	15	0	10	49	0
Former two-way player has improved since focusing on catching
116.	Josh Bell	3B	Sr.	B-R	6-3	205	Santaluces HS	Lantana, Fla.	11/13/86	.426	106	35	45	9	4	2	20	20
No relation to Auburn C, and his bat has more potential
118.	Ben Copeland	OF	Jr.	L-L	6-1	185	Pittsburgh	Bradford, Pa.	12/17/83	.391	179	54	70	18	7	6	36	27
Resembles Panthers alum Jason Conti, but with better body, tools.
119.	Ike Davis	1B	Sr.	L-L	6-5	205	Chaparral HS	Scottsdale, Ariz.	4/22/87	.447	103	48	46	3	2	6	39	2
Son of ex-big leaguer Ron Davis would prefer to hit despite 90-plus heat
122.	Brent Milleville	C	Sr.	R-R	6-3	230	Maize HS	Wichita	2/8/87	.404	47	25	19	7	2	4	25	5
Power in arm and bat; could be tough to keep from Stanford.
123.	Mike Costanzo	3B	Jr.	L-R	6-3	205	Coastal Carolina	Springfield, Pa.	9/9/83	.385	187	60	72	11	2	11	52	8
Legit two-way talent showed premium power in Cape Cod League
126.	Jeff Bianchi	SS	Sr.	R-R	5-11	180	Lampeter-Strasburg HS	Lancaster, Pa.	10/5/86	.573	61	37	35	6	2	13	37	7
N.C. State signee has emerged as best prep in Keystone State.
128.	Chase Headley	3B	Jr.	B-R	6-2	195	Tennessee	Fountain, Colo.	5/9/84	.381	181	68	69	16	2	12	53	5
Vastly improved at plate since transferring from Pacific.
129.	Brian Pettway	1B	Jr.	R-R	6-1	205	Mississippi	Vicksburg, Miss.	7/29/83	.415	200	48	83	18	0	17	57	1
Losing 20 pounds led to increased athleticism, bat speed.
134.	Chris Dominguez	3B	Sr.	R-R	6-5	220	Gulliver Prep	Miami	11/22/86	.314	70	25	22	6	0	5	25	10
Strong arm, power bat may trump Louisville commitment.
136.	Nick Weglarz	1B	Sr.	L-L	6-3	220	Lakeshore Catholic HS	Stevensville, Ontario	12/16/87	.560	25	12	14	4	0	5	16	6
Top prospect in Canada has lefthanded power worth spending a visa on.
139.	Chris Getz	2B	Jr.	L-R	6-0	165	Michigan	Grosse Pointe, Mich.	8/30/83	.385	182	47	70	6	0	0	26	24
Hits for average but not power, may move to shortstop as pro.
143.	Jonathan Egan	C	Sr.	R-R	6-4	210	Cross Creek HS	Hephzibah, Ga.	10/12/86	.588	68	40	40	5	0	16	45	3
Plus raw power makes up for questions about catching tools.
145.	Daryl Jones	OF	Sr.	L-L	6-1	175	Spring HS	Spring, Texas	6/25/87	.463	82	37	38	8	3	2	26	14
Should follow Joe Savery’s footsteps as top-round talent who goes to Rice
150.	Steven Tolleson	SS	Jr.	R-R	5-11	172	South Carolina	Spartanburg, S.C.	11/1/83	.291	203	42	59	10	2	5	35	19
Instincts of big league progeny makes up for average tools.
153.	David Cooper	OF	Sr.	L-L	6-1	180	Tokay HS	Stockton, Calif.	2/12/87	.529	68	29	36	8	1	11	44	2
Classic two-way baseball rat who gets Mark Kotsay comparisons.
154.	Jarred Bogany	OF	Sr.	R-R	6-3	199	George Bush HS	Houston	1/4/87	.415	53	22	22	7	3	1	5	9
Performance hasn’t matched tools: could be Torii Hunter type.
156.	Kieron Pope	OF	Sr.	R-R	6-2	195	East Coweta HS	Gay, Ga.	10/3/86	.443	79	27	35	3	5	6	32	10
Physical body reminds some scouts of Glenallen Hill.
157.	Michael Campbell	OF	Jr.	L-L	6-1	172	South Carolina	Winchester, Va.	11/14/83	.322	208	43	67	14	5	6	34	7
Might be a tweener, but has speed to give CF a try.
159.	DeSean Jackson	OF	Sr.	R-R	5-11	175	Poly HS	Long Beach	12/1/86	.296	71	20	21	1	0	1	9	25
Bright student, premium football player looks like a tough sign
160.	Mike Durant	3B/1B	Sr.	R-R	6-5	230	Berkeley HS	Berkeley, Calif.	1/27/87	.435	46	21	20	3	0	11	30	9
Surprisingly mobile for his size, expected raw power to go with it.
169.	Charlie Cutler	C	Sr.	L-R	6-1	180	Lowell HS	San Francisco	7/29/86	.622	98	56	61	9	11	7	58	39
Raw catching skills, California commitment could mean he’s not picked.
170.	Jeff Larish	1B/OF	Sr.	L-R	6-2	180	Arizona State	Tempe, Ariz.	10/11/82	.319	191	48	61	14	1	16	49	8
Turned down $660,000 last year, not offering senior discount this time.
172.	Tommy Manzella	SS	Sr.	R-R	6-3	190	Tulane	Chalmette, La.	4/16/83	.372	223	45	83	21	2	8	54	18
Another solid senior sign who can handle shortstop and swing the bat
173.	Jeremy Slayden	OF	Jr.	L-R	6-0	188	Georgia Tech	Murfreesboro, Tenn.	7/28/82	.349	186	47	65	8	0	11	55	1
Repeated injuries diminish value of plus raw power.
174.	Mike Bell	3B	So.	R-R	6-0	190	Grayson Co. (Texas) CC	Red Bluff, Calif.	3/30/85	.419	227	75	95	26	7	14	77	28
Drew Aaron Hill comparisons in Cape Cod stint last summer.
175.	Lance Pendleton	OF	Jr.	L-R	6-3	185	Rice	Kingwood, Texas	9/10/83	.251	179	43	34	9	2	8	35	2
Better than stats indicate; also has two potential plus pitches.
176.	Milton Loo	3B	Fr.	R-R	6-1	185	Yavapai (Ariz.) JC	Molokai, Hawaii	4/2/86	.404	161	44	65	14	6	5	38	21
Five-tool talent expected to sign with Reds, who have control.
180.	Drew Butera	C	Jr.	R-R	6-1	190	Central Florida	Lake Mary, Fla.	8/9/83	.337	187	45	63	12	2	5	38	8
Another big league son has extremely accurate throwing arm.
183.	Johnny Whittleman	3B	Sr.	L-R	6-1	190	Kingwood HS	Kingwood, Texas	2/11/87	.398	99	43	38	8	4	9	36	9
Best bat among Texas prep infielders, but needs a position.
185.	Chris Robinson	C	Jr.	R-R	6-0	190	Illinois	Dorchester, Ont.	5/12/84	.360	164	36	59	10	2	8	36	5
No standout tool but good intangibles, no glaring weakness.
186.	Mark Wagner	C	Jr.	R-R	6-1	205	UC Irvine	Lakewood, Calif.	6/11/84	.362	188	34	68	9	4	3	33	2
Improved catch-and-throw skills to go with catcher’s build, solid bat.
188.	Yuniel Escobar	SS	—	R-R	6-2	200	None	Miami	10/1/85	Did not play
Cuban defector flashing impressive tools in workouts for scouts.
192.	Brett Wallace	3B	Sr.	L-R	6-1	205	Justin Siena HS	Sonoma, Calif.	8/26/86	.577	71	31	31	6	1	11	32	12
Concerns about body, defense, may steer power bat to Arizona State.
194.	Justin Sellers	SS	Sr.	R-R	5-10	160	Marina HS	Huntington Beach, Calif.	2/1/86	.407	86	30	35	4	1	4	16	19
Smooth-fielding shortstop is son of ex-big league pitcher Jeff.
195.	Andrew Lopez	OF	Sr.	R-R	6-1	180	Elk Grove HS	Elk Grove, Calif.	1/18/87	.479	72	35	35	6	1	6	23	8
Big-armed middle infielder isn’t overly physical, but has juice in bat.
196.	Jason Ogata	SS	Sr.	R-R	6-1	170	Westview HS	Portland, Ore.	10/21/86	.506	79	34	40	13	0	6	32	18
Below-average arm, polished bad expected to attend Louisiana State.
198.	Carlos Hereaud	SS	Sr.	R-R	6-2	189	Elkins HS	Missouri City, Texas	2/20/86	.414	70	27	29	7	0	7	21	6
Venezuelan came to U.S. two years ago, stands out as a hitter.
200.	Brandon Crawford	SS	Sr.	L-R	6-1	180	Foothill HS	Pleasanton, Calif.	1/21/87	.351	57	19	20	0	0	6	14	17
Athletic middle infielder has shown he can hit a good fastball.

PITCHERS

Rank	Player	Pos.	Class	B-T	HT	WT	School	Hometown	Birthdate	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO
5.	Mike Pelfrey	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-7	210	Wichita State	Wichita	1/14/84	11	2	1.47	16	0	117	75	24	121
Top-rated pitcher on the board commands three good pitches
6.	Luke Hochevar	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	198	Tennessee	Fowler, Colo.	9/15/83	12	2	1.81	14	0	104	71	35	117
Emerged last summer ace Team USA’s ace, keeps delivering
7.	Jered Weaver	RHP	—	R-R	6-7	205	None	Simi Valley, Calif.	10/4/82	Did Not Play
Returning to action soon with independent Camden club
10.	Craig Hansen	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-5	193	St. John’s	Glen Cove, N.Y.	11/15/83	2	2	1.09	28	13	50	27	13	66
Draft’s top closer emerged last summer in Cape Cod League
13.	Ricky Romero	LHP	Jr.	R-L	6-2	170	Cal State Fullerton	Los Angeles	11/6/84	10	4	2.60	14	0	104	81	29	116
Plus makeup, three pitches for strikes mark draft’s top lefty
16.	Chris Volstad	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-7	195	PB Gardens HS	PB Gardens, Fla.	9/23/86	7	2	0.41	10	1	69	24	8	98
Projectable frame, plus fastball command equal bright future
17.	Mark Pawelek	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-2	180	Springville HS	Springville	8/18/86	8	0	0.00	9	0	51	12	12	109
Best Utah pitching product since Bruce Hurst?
18.	Wade Townsend	RHP	—	R-R	6-4	225	Rice	Dripping Springs, Texas	2/22/83	Did Not Play
The guess here is, he won’t sign a re-draft paper with Orioles
19.	Brian Bogusevic	LHP	Jr.	L-L	6-3	200	Tulane	Oak Lawn, Ill.	2/18/84	10	1	2.60	14	0	97	85	31	98
Could also be a first-rounder as an outfielder
21.	Cesar Carrillo	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-2	160	Miami	Hammond, Ind.	4/29/84	12	0	1.90	15	1	99	74	17	104
Miami ace took his first career loss Thursday, rocked by Clemson
22.	Mark McCormick	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-2	190	Baylor	Clear Lake Shores, Texas	10/15/83	6	2	3.48	13	0	75	50	41	75
One of draft’s hardest throwers, but some makeup questions remain
23.	Matt Torra	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	225	Massachusetts	Pittsfield, Mass.	6/29/84	5	3	1.13	13	0	88	52	14	97
Better prospect than Bay State’s 2004 first-rounder, BC’s Chris Lambert
33.	Cesar Ramos	LHP	Jr.	L-L	6-1	175	Long Beach State	Pico Rivera, Calif.	6/22/84	10	5	2.02	16	0	116	91	13	89
Similar to former teammate Abe Alvarez, but with better stuff
34.	Chaz Roe	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-5	170	Lafayette HS	Lexington, Ky.	10/9/86	6	1	0.51	8	0	41	18	14	65
Thin-framed son of football player won’t follow dad to Kentucky
35.	Joey Devine	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-1	198	North Carolina State	Junction City, Kan.	9/19/83	4	3	2.45	24	11	40	36	6	64
Could be late first-round target as close-to-majors bullpen arm
38.	Michael Bowden	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	210	Waubonsie Valley HS	Aurora, Ill.	9/9/86	8	1	0.46	10	0	61	18	7	135
Has impressed with consistent velocity and advanced changeup
39.	Cody Satterwhite	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	185	Hillcrest Christian HS	Byram, Miss.	1/12/87	8	1	1.68	11	0	58	23	47	119
Mississippi commitment, command issues may depress stock
44.	Bryan Morris	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	185	Tullahoma HS	Tullahoma, Tenn.	3/28/87	10	0	0.43	12	1	66	18	9	131
Potential four-pitch guy looks headed to play for dad at Motlow CC
45.	J. Brent Cox	RHP	Jr.	L-R	6-3	200	Texas	Bay City, Texas	5/13/84	7	1	1.83	30	12	54	41	10	65
Former Team USA closer has similar stuff to Huston Street
47.	Tyler Herron	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	187	Wellington HS	Wellington, Fla.	8/5/86	5	3	0.54	10	0	63	26	13	87
Latest Wellington product has evoked comparisons to Mike Mussina
48.	Lance Broadway	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	185	Texas Christian	Waxahachie, Texas	8/20/83	12	1	1.94	16	0	93	70	30	125
One of draft’s best curveballs has made him TCU’s consistent ace
49.	Jacob Marceaux	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-2	190	McNeese State	Jennings, La.	2/14/84	5	5	3.25	14	1	91	80	27	96
Comparisons to Roy Oswalt stem from body, heater, spike curve
50.	Sean O’Sullivan	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-2	195	Valhalla HS	El Cajon, Calif.	9/1/87	5	1	3.33	9	0	42	46	6	56
Projected high first-rounder early, he’s recovered some lost momentum
51.	Clay Buchholz	RHP	So.	L-R	6-3	170	Angelina (Texas) JC	Lumberton, Texas	Age: 20	12	1	1.05	15	0	85	44	29	129
Marceaux’s former McNeese teammate blossomed witih move to mound
52.	Craig Italiano	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	195	Flower Mound HS	Flower Mound, Texas	7/22/86	8	1	0.95	11	0	52	27	19	84
Hardest-throwing prep available touched 97-98 this spring
54.	Josh Lindblom	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-4	222	Harrison HS	West Lafayette, Ind.	6/15/87	7	0	1.64	8	1	47	32	10	74
Battled Bowden all spring for title of best prep pitcher in Midwest
55.	Sean West	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-8	195	Captain Shreve HS	Shreveport, La.	6/15/86	10	2	1.42	13	0	84	57	13	130
Best of solid group of Louisiana lefties has projectable, athletic frame
57.	Trevor Bell	RHP	Sr.	L-R	6-2	180	La Crescenta HS	Crescenta Valley, Calif.	10/12/86	7	2	0.87	14	2	69	33	7	99
Fastball now touches 94-95 for 2001’s Best 14 Year Old
59.	Aaron Thompson	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-2	190	Second Baptist HS	Houston	2/28/87	8	3	0.84	14	2	66	38	35	133
Aggies recruit is draft’s most polished prep, but wants to gig ‘em
60.	Matt Garza	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	190	Fresno State	Fresno	11/11/83	5	5	3.19	17	1	93	91	33	108
Good pitcher’s body and solid stuff mixed with competitive streak
61.	Ryan Tucker	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-2	190	Temple City HS	Temple City, Calif.	12/6/86	6	4	1.13	12	0	68	35	23	112
A better breaking ball would have pushed Tucker higher on this list
62.	Anthony Varvaro	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-0	170	St. John’s	Staten Island, N.Y.	10/31/84	8	3	2.38	13	0	79	52	33	110
Smallish, quick-armed righty nevertheless has electric stuff
63.	Josh Wall	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-6	190	Central Private HS	Walker, La.	1/21/87	14	1	0.93	16	0	83	44	26	138
Stuff has been erratic all spring; body has room to fill out
64.	Robert Ray	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	170	Texas A&M	Lufkin, Texas	1/21/84	2	4	3.22	17	1	59	45	12	57
Since emerging on Cape, life on 90-93 mph fastball has flucturated
65.	Garrett Olson	LHP	Jr.	R-L	6-0	190	Cal Poly	Clovis, Calif.	10/18/83	10	4	2.69	17	0	120	104	42	116
Pitchability lefty was Alaska League’s top pitcher in 2004
66.	Brian Matusz	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-5	175	St. Mary’s HS	Cave Creek, Ariz.	2/11/87	7	1	0.55	11	0	77	21	19	137
Classic projection pick can throw curve for strikes at any time
69.	Jeremy Hellickson	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-1	170	Hoover HS	Des Moines	4/8/87	Season begins May 24
Louisiana State recruit has red flags but first-round stuff
70.	Vance Worley	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-2	195	McClatchy HS	Sacramento	9/24/87	4	3	1.71	11	1	53	37	13	102
Smooth delivery, fluid arm action gives him easy velocity
72.	Tim Lincecum	RHP	So.	L-R	6-0	160	Washington	Renton, Wash.	6/15/84	6	6	3.26	14	0	88	53	59	107
Pinwheel delivery scares some scouts while K numbers lure them
73.	Ryan Mullins	LHP	Jr.	L-L	6-6	175	Vanderbilt	Nashville, Tenn.	11/13/83	5	1	3.54	11	0	61	60	22	54
Average fastball, Barry Zito-like curve were both better in 2004
78.	Brandon Durden	LHP	Jr.	R-R	6-2	200	Georgia College	Adel, Ga.	Age: 21	3	5	4.60	16	1	88	104	32	72
Passed teammate, Cape star Matt Goyen as best college P in Georgia
79.	Miers Quigley	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-3	190	Roswell HS	Roswell, Ga.	1/27/87	6	1	3.43	7	0	34	37	17	48
Now sidelined by tendonitis that has dogged him all spring
81.	Matt Green	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	185	Louisiana-Monroe	Monroe, La.	1/5/82	10	2	2.65	17	1	105	92	26	141
Jayhawk League’s top prospect in 2004 was D-I’s strikeouts leader
82.	Chris Mason	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-0	170	UNC Greensboro	Cherryville, N.C.	7/1/84	6	5	2.28	17	2	103	78	20	126
Quick arm, athletic but small frame evoke Tim Hudson
83.	Stephen Marek	RHP	So.	R-R	6-2	200	San Jacinto (Texas) JC	Sealy, Texas	9/3/83	4	0	2.43	19	9	29	15	16	58
Angels control rights as draft-and-follow; expected to sign
84.	Kris Harvey	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-2	180	Clemson	Catawba, N.C.	1/5/84	5	3	5.13	12	0	59	65	26	51
Son of big league pitcher has power bat to go with mid-90s heat
85.	Josh Zeid	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-4	214	Hamden Hall Ctry Day	New Haven, Conn.	3/24/87	7	1	0.66	11	1	53	17	11	104
Stock was higher before spring, though he’s moving back up
86.	Donald Veal	LHP	So.	L-L	6-3	200	Pima (Ariz.) CC	Tucson	9/18/84	8	5	3.65	15	0	74	61	53	119
Pitching style, long arms, frame remind scouts of Vida Blue
87.	Jeff Lyman	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	215	Monte Vista HS	Alamo, Calif.	1/14/87	5	2	1.07	10	0	59	35	15	75
Bulldog approach, physical style make him a projected closer
90.	Kenny Maiques	RHP	So.	R-R	5-11	175	Rio Hondo (Calif.) JC	La Serna, Calif.	6/25/85	8	2	0.66	14	1	82	37	16	133
South Carolina recruit led California jucos witih 0.66 ERA, 133 K’s
91.	Brett Jacobson	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-5	195	Cactus Shadows HS	Carefree, Ariz.	11/9/86	10	1	0.74	11	0	74	37	16	100
Stock slipped due to erratic spring velocity; Vanderbilt signee
92.	Nick Webber	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-7	210	Central Missouri St.	Lee’s Summit, Mo.	5/9/84	3	0	0.49	25	9	37	12	9	38
Closer for dominant Division II powerhouse Central Missouri State
93.	Michael Kirkman	RHP	Sr.	L-L	6-4	185	Columbia HS	Lake City, Fla.	9/18/86	7	3	1.43	11	0	67	39	38	124
Another projectable lefty, one of few Florida preps who improved in ‘05
97.	Jeremy Bleich	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-2	185	Isidore Newman HS	Metairie, La.	6/18/87	7	1	0.56	11	1	63	24	18	138
Star pitcher for alma mater of Eli and Peyton Manning
98.	Travis Wood	LHP	Sr.	R-L	6-1	170	Bryant HS	Alexander, Ark.	2/6/87	10	1	0.52	13	1	67	17	22	146
Lefty with fastball touching 95 seems intent on being a Razorback
100.	Jason Neighborgall	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-5	210	Georgia Tech	Durham, N.C.	12/19/83	5	3	6.66	13	0	53	47	50	71
Draft’s No. 1 enigma at times has three plus-plus pitches
101.	Josh Geer	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	180	Rice	Forney, Texas	6/2/83	9	3	3.14	15	0	94	73	34	93
Used three-pitch mix to become ace of rebuilt Rice staff.
103.	Kevin Whelan	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-0	190	Texas A&M	Kerrville, Texas	1/8/84	3	1	3.18	18	4	28	20	18	34
Converted catcher works with mid-90s fastball, splitter.
104.	David Duncan	LHP	Sr.	R-L	6-7	190	New Richmond HS	New Richmond, Ohio	6/1/86	8	0	0.52	8	0	54	21	9	98
Pure projection pick throws 87-88 mph with raw secondary stuff.
105.	Josh Sullivan	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	202	Auburn	Little Rock, Ark.	4/5/84	7	4	3.90	15	0	88	80	31	66
Former Tigers quarterback remains raw but has serious upside
106.	Matt Maloney	LHP	Jr.	L-L	6-3	220	Mississippi	Huron, Ohio	1/16/84	6	2	2.61	19	4	79	64	16	85
Good downhill angle helps durable lefty pound strike zone.
107.	Kevin Slowey	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	190	Winthrop	Pittsburgh	5/4/84	11	2	2.34	16	1	111	73	12	111
Stathead special has three solid pitches and mound smarts.
109.	Buster Posey	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-1	180	Lee County HS	Leesburg, Ga.	3/27/87	9	0	0.51	11	0	55	34	17	74
Mike Martin wants him to come to Florida State—badly.
110.	Stephen Kahn	RHP	Jr.	L-R	6-2	205	Loyola Marymount	Anaheim	12/14/83	4	5	5.23	15	1	86	93	49	75
Hard-throwing Team USA alumnus has struggled with command.
111.	Alan Horne	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	195	Florida	Marianna, Fla.	1/5/83	6	2	3.94	13	0	75	83	36	72
2001 first-rounder was coming on strong in April and May.
115.	Iain Sebastian	RHP	Sr.	L-R	6-4	230	Columbus HS	Columbus, Ga.	4/21/87	5	2	1.30	8	1	48	29	19	48
Will pitch as a pro, but could go both ways at Georgia.
117.	Zach Ward	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	225	Gardner-Webb	Kannapolis, N.C.	1/14/84	7	7	3.78	18	1	95	84	44	114
Funky arm action still pumps low 90s, power curveball.
120.	Jensen Lewis	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	185	Vanderbilt	Cincinnati	5/16/84	8	2	2.27	14	1	87	67	19	88
Cerebral Vandy ace will blossom with better breaking ball.
121.	Chris Nicoll	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	190	UC Irvine	Santa Maria, Calif.	10/30/83	6	2	2.14	15	0	97	71	22	101
Savvy pitcher makes hitters swing and miss with average stuff.
124.	Josh Wilson	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-1	180	Whitehouse HS	Tyler, Texas	9/6/86	3	7	1.95	10	0	61	47	14	86
Not big, but touches 94-95 mph with good downward plane.
125.	Mike Billek	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	235	Central Florida	Palm Harbor, Fla.	3/4/84	4	2	4.09	13	0	77	80	26	72
Groin strain has kept velo below mid-90s he showed in fall.
127.	Matt Goyen	LHP	Sr.	R-L	6-5	220	Georgia College	Athens, Ga.	1/19/83	9	1	1.99	13	1	91	60	32	122
2004 Cape breakout star turned down six-figures last year.
130.	Tyson Ross	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-5	200	Bishop O’Dowd HS	Oakland	4/22/87	8	0	0.38	9	0	55	24	14	88
Lanky body, quick arm leads to high-90s projections on his fastball.
131.	Evan Frederickson	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-5	203	Oakton HS	Oak Hill, Va.	9/23/86	3	1	1.29	10	0	43	20	21	76
Plus breaking ball; performance against Brandon Snyder boosted stock.
132.	Bryant Beaver	RHP	So.	B-R	6-0	210	Seminole State (Okla.) JC	Henrietta, Okla.	6/10/84	6	3	4.14	11	0	54	41	34	78
Extreme talent has extreme makeup issues; who knows where he’ll go?
133.	Kevin Roberts	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-0	190	Houston	Pearland, Texas	5/15/84	6	3	3.59	14	0	77	69	30	77
Wiry strength and sharp 12-to-6 curveball should improve as pitcher-only
135.	Zach Simons	RHP	So.	L-R	6-3	205	Everett (Wash.) CC	Glenns Ferry, Idaho	5/23/85	5	0	1.08	7	0	50	32	18	52
Added 20 pounds in offseason to boost fastball (mid-90s), draft stock
137.	Vince Mazzaro	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-2	190	Rutherford HS	Rutherford, N.J.	9/24/87	7	1	0.27	9	1	52	23	6	91
top New Jersey prep has premium arm strength, rough delivery.
138.	Mike Colla	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-2	200	Clovis West HS	Fresno	12/23/86	10	2	1.17	15	1	72	43	19	99
Two solid-average offerings makes him best prep RHP in N. California.
140.	Wade Miley	LHP	Sr.	R-L	6-2	185	Loranger HS	Loranger, La.	11/13/86	10	2	0.74	14	2	85	46	24	187
Making late rush by pushing fastball to 92 mph.
141.	Mark Holliman	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-1	180	Mississippi	Germantown, Tenn.	9/19/83	5	3	4.50	13	0	86	87	34	88
Smallish RHP competing hard despite inconsistent stuff.
142.	Micah Owings	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	212	Tulane	Gainesville, Ga.	9/28/82	7	4	3.98	14	0	93	84	15	99
Aggressive approach serves him better on mound.
144.	Kyle Hancock	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	185	Rowlett HS	Rowlett, Texas	8/20/87	9	0	1.13	9	0	68	44	18	116
Refined for a high school arm, but looked better as a junior.
146.	Deunte Heath	RHP	So.	R-R	6-4	205	Lake City (Fla.) CC	Decatur, Ga.	8/28/85	4	5	3.80	16	0	95	90	38	82
Raw power pitcher has backtracked since eye-opening fall.
147.	Dexter Carter	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-6	185	Greenbrier Christ. HS	Murfreesboro, N.C.	2/5/87	5	1	3.57	8	0	21	13	17	40
Projectable righty pitching for ex-Giant pitcher Gary LaVelle.
148.	David Huff	LHP	So.	B-L	6-2	195	Cypress (Calif.) JC	Huntington Beach,Calif.	8/22/84	3	2	3.17	15	2	71	69	10	79
UCLA recruit ranked fourth in Cape Cod League in ERA last summer.
149.	Jared Lansford	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-1	180	St. Francis HS	Santa Clara, Calif.	10/22/86	7	3	1.56	13	1	67	43	18	87
Son of Carney wants to hit, but throws up to 94 mph on the bump.
151.	Carlton Smith	RHP	Fr.	L-R	6-1	200	Okaloosa-Walton (Fla.) CC	Piscataway, N.J.	1/23/86	8	3	3.31	17	1	87	82	20	77
Corey Smith’s brother; quick arm pumps 95 mph, solid slider.
152.	James Avery	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-0	200	Niagara	Moose Jaw, Sask.	6/10/84	4	4	3.93	13	0	76	84	26	66
Visa shortage could send hard-throwing Canadian’s stock falling.
155.	Beau Jones	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-1	180	Destrehan HS	Destrehan, La.	8/25/86	11	3	0.87	15	1	89	34	27	157
Better breaking ball, less projection than other Louisiana lefties.
158.	Tommy Mendoza	RHP	Sr.	L-R	6-2	195	Monsignor Pace HS	Miami	8/18/87	7	1	2.38	8	0	47	36	21	57
Still new to mound, would go higher with better breaking ball.
161.	Mitch Boggs	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	215	Georgia	Dalton, Ga.	2/15/84	3	4	5.15	18	4	44	46	15	46
Power repertoire thriving in late move to closer role.
162.	Michael Nix	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-4	240	Auburn	Auburn, Ala.	5/21/83	5	2	2.19	29	13	53	43	11	56
Nephew of former Auburn coach brings mid-90s heat.
163.	Mike Broadway	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-5	190	Pope County HS	Golconda, Ill.	3/30/87	7	2	2.19	11	1	48	22	18	92
Total package has scouts predicting mid-90s velocity.
164.	Brian Needham	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-6	175	John Foster Dulles HS	Sugar Land, Texas	9/21/86	5	3	2.12	11	1	66	43	32	85
Throws 92 mph with more in the tank, but may be tough sign.
165.	Brandon Erbe	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-4	195	McDonogh HS	Baltimore	12/25/87	2	5	1.86	10	0	49	39	23	86
Miami recruit has shown 96 mph fastball but appears headed to school.
166.	Matt Nevarez	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-4	215	San Fernando HS	San Fernando, Calif.	2/26/87	3	2	3.12	8	0	26	12	24	34
Good combination to get drafted: easy signability, 90-93 mph velocity.
167.	Jordan Schafer	LHP	Sr.	L-L	6-1	200	Winter Haven HS	Winter Haven, Fla.	9/4/86	9	0	0.79	10	0	62	31	10	110
Clemson recruit has legitimate change as hitter or pitcher.
168.	Justin Blaine	LHP	Jr.	L-L	6-4	175	San Diego	Westlake Village, Calif.	3/12/84	8	5	3.58	18	0	116	117	57	106
Added cut fastball to get off to fast start, but tailed off in May.
171.	Brad Clapp	RHP	Fr.	R-R	6-4	215	Bellevue (Wash.) CC	Kirkland, Wash.	5/19/84	3	2	2.14	8	0	42	30	19	50
Top ’04 player has shown better delivery in junior college.
177.	Greg Smith	LHP	Jr.	L-L	6-0	190	Louisiana State	Alexandria, La.	12/22/83	9	2	2.16	15	0	92	84	22	73
Another Bayou state southpaw has plus curveball.
178.	Paul Phillips	RHP	So.	R-R	6-2	210	Oakland	Blissfield, Mich.	1/26/84	2	7	3.75	13	0	72	83	14	64
When he’s on, throws in the low 90s with nasty slider.
179.	Daniel McCutchen	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-2	195	Oklahoma	Norman, Okla.	9/26/82	2	5	4.50	21	2	66	74	18	72
Touches 93-95 mph, but more effective in low 90s with sink.
181.	Aaron Weatherford	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-1	180	Fairhope HS	Fairhope, Ala.	12/19/86	8	2	1.44	13	0	68	42	11	121
Late-bloomer had jumped fastball velocity up to mid-90s.
182.	Shooter Hunt	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-2	185	Ramapo HS	Wyckoff, N.J.	8/16/86	7	0	0.95	7	0	44	20	8	88
Throws fastball for strikes; needs better command of plus breaking ball.
184.	Danny Powers	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-1	195	Central Missouri State	Carl Junction, Mo.	7/24/82	13	1	1.99	15	0	90	65	22	108
No. 1 pitcher on No. 1-ranked Division II team in nation.
187.	Brad Barragar	RHP	Fr.	R-R	6-4	215	Golden West JC	Upland, Calif.	11/5/85	1	1	4.15	7	0	13	7	10	14
Cal State Northridge transfer has hit 92-94 mph in bullpen stints.
189.	Daniel Hudson	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-2	185	Princess Anne HS	Virginia Beach	3/9/87	8	2	0.94	10	0	52
Classic projection prep RHP has broad shoulders, present curveball
190.	John Meloan	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-3	225	Arizona	Houston, Texas	7/11/84	8	2	3.66	15	0	91	92	49	108
Once prone to fits of wildness, he’s won 18 of 19 decisions for Arizona
191.	Reid Hamblet	RHP	Jr.	R-R	6-1	200	Biola	Olympia, Wash.	9/11/83	6	3	2.71	11	0	73	58	19	73
Four-pitch repertoire has improved polish significantly in ‘05.
193.	Jake Rasner	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-5	195	Earl Wooster HS	Reno, Nev.	12/4/86	7	3	0.61	10	0	57	32	10	89.
Cousin of Nationals prospect Darrell has more polish, arm at similar age
197.	Trevor Holder	RHP	Sr.	R-R	6-3	190	Mountain Brook HS	Birmingham	1/8/87	5	4	2.50	13	0	67	50	25	72
Honor student son of educators likely headed to school.
199.	Lance Lynn	RHP	Sr.	B-R	6-5	245	Brownsburg HS	Brownsburg, Ind.	5/12/87	8	0	1.02	8	0	48	21	16	95
Looked better last fall, but still shows 94 mph and plus bender.