2006 High School All-America Team

By Alan Matthews
June 14, 2006

C, Max Sapp, Bishop Moore HS, Orlando, Sr.
The draft class wasn't deep in catching, and Sapp might not stay behind the plate, but he and second-teamer Hank Conger had outstanding senior seasons and were taken two picks apart in the first round, with Sapp going to the Astros.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
L-R	6-2	225	.591	71	14	42	11	0	10	48	0

1B, Lars Anderson, Jesuit HS, Carmichael, Calif., Sr.
Anderson carried over momentum from strong Team USA performance to a monster senior season, highlighted by a California-best 15 home runs. He was selected by the Red Sox in the 18th round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
L-L	6-5	190	.429	84	44	36	2	1	15	45	6

IF, Adrian Cardenas, Pace HS, Opa Locka, Fla., Sr.
Baseball America's 2006 High School Player of the Year, Cardenas' pieced together one of the best high school seasons in a decade, leading his team to a state championship along the way. The Phillies grew enamored with his bat and his makeup, taking him in the supplemental first round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
L-R	6-0	190	.647	116	52	75	18	3	18	65	14

IF, Chris Marrero, Pace HS, Opa Locka, Fla., Sr.
Marrero was at his best down the stretch of Monsignor Pace's championship season, homering four times in the playoffs and solidifying his rank as the top righthanded hitter in the high school class, which the Nationals agreed with, taking him in the first round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
R-R	6-3	215	.379	103	30	39	7	0	13	35	8

IF, Bill Rowell, Bishop Eustace Prep, Pennsauken, N.J., Sr.
Rowell's big-time lefthanded power carried him to a dominant year and up draft boards as the highest-drafted prep position player, going to the Orioles in the first round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
L-R	6-4	198	.541	61	27	33	9	1	4	29	21

OF, Cedric Hunter, Martin Luther King HS, Decatur, Ga., Sr.
Hunter wasn't as hyped as some of the other top high school hitters this year, but he has a polished approach and plenty of bat speed to develop into a premium run producer as a pro. The Padres picked him in the third round of the 2006 draft.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
L-L	6-0	190	.580	69	49	40	9	2	12	28	20

OF, Chris Parmelee, Chino Hills (Calif.) HS, Sr.
While Parmelee's season wasn't overwhelming, his feel for hitting and plate discipline are. The Twins snapped him up with the 20th-overall pick and he figures to move steadily through their system.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
L-L	6-1	195	.407	59	28	24	5	0	11	26	24

OF, Travis Snider, Jackson HS, Mill Creek, Wash., Sr.
Snider carried Jackson High to a No. 2 national ranking and Washington's state title, and his track record of performance in the spotlight is unrivaled. The Blue Jays took his sweet swing with their first round pick.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
L-L	6-0	230	.500	84	50	42	9	2	11	45	8

UT, Kyle Drabek, The Woodlands (Texas) HS, Sr.
Drabek wrapped up his celebrated, high-profile high school career by homering in The Woodlands' Texas state title game and posting a perfect 14-0 record. A polished pitcher and shortstop, the Phillies will use him on the mound after taking him in the first round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
R-R	6-1	190	.427	131	32	56	11	2	12	41	1

W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO	AVG
14	0	1.00	14	0	91	51	34	155	.198

P, Brett Anderson, Stillwater (Okla.) HS, Sr.
The son of Oklahoma State coach Frank Anderson, Brett offers a refined feel for pitching and a three-pitch repertoire rarely displayed by a high school pitcher. The Diamondbacks selected the polished pitcher in the second round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO
L-L	6-4	205	9	0	0.37	12	2	57	27	9	102

P, Jeremy Jeffress, Halifax County HS, South Boston, Va., Sr.
Athletic and agile, Jeffress jumped off the basketball court to the mound and continued his rise up draft boards behind a lightning-quick arm that produces high-90s heat. The Brewers popped him in the first round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO
R-R	6-0	174	9	1	0.44	10	0	64	22	24	121

P, Clayton Kershaw, Highland Park HS, Dallas, Sr.
Kershaw was the first high school player drafted and among the candidates for Player of the Year. He carves up hitters with a mid-90s fastball and his curveball became a plus put-away pitch. The Dodgers took the talented lefty in the first round.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO
L-L	6-3	210	13	0	0.77	15	0	64	23	26	139

P, Kasey Kiker, Russell County HS, Seale, Ala., Sr.
One of three lefties to be named first-team All-America, Kiker's 143-24 strikeout-walk ratio is indicative of his nasty stuff and tenacious approach to pitching. Kiker was quickly snapped up as the Rangers first-round pick.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO
L-L	5-11	181	7	4	0.92	13	0	70	43	24	143

P, Colton Willems, John Carroll Catholic HS, Fort Pierce, Fla, Sr.
After limiting his workload in the fall, Willems was fresh and ready when his senior season began, and he carried the momentum to a spot in the first round. He joined Marrero as a Nationals' first-rounder.

B-T	Ht.	Wt.	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO
R-R	6-4	185	7	1	0.68	9	0	51	16	6	99

SECOND TEAM

Pos.	Player	School	Class	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	Drafted
C	Hank Conger	Huntington Beach (Calif.) HS	Sr.	B-R	6-2	205	.449	78	25	35	7	1	11	27	1	Angels (1)
1B	Cody Johnson	Mosley HS, Lynn Haven Fla.	Sr.	L-R	6-4	200	.522	67	44	35	6	0	15	43	10	Braves (1)
IF	Lonnie Chisenhall	West Carteret HS, Morehead City, N.C.	Sr.	L-R	6-1	175	.574	--	36	39	9	4	9	37	11	Pirates (11)
IF	Tommy Pham	Durango HS, Las Vegas	Sr.	R-R	6-2	185	.581	110	53	64	17	7	10	56	28	Cardinals (16)
IF	John Tolisano	Estero (Fla.) HS	Jr.	B-R	6-0	190	.623	--	33	48	10	2	7	45	--	Not eligible
OF	Jason Place	Wren HS, Piedmont, S.C.	Sr.	R-R	6-3	200	.544	57	32	31	6	1	4	20	10	Red Sox (1)
OF	Justin Reed	Hillcrest Christian HS, Jackson, Miss.	Sr.	L-R	5-11	185	.458	118	57	54	6	5	7	34	40	Reds (4)
OF	Matt Sulentic	Hillcrest HS, Dallas	Sr.	L-R	5-10	175	.654	81	49	53	6	8	20	59	17	Athletics (3)
UT	Kyler Burke	Ooltewah (Tenn.) HS	Sr.	L-L	6-2	198	.459	111	55	51	9	6	20	58	9	Padres (1S)
Pos.	Pitcher	School	Class	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO	Drafted
P	Kyle Blair	Los Gatos (Calif.) HS	Jr.	R-R	6-3	200	10	1	0.19	12	0	76	--	14	119	Not eligible
P	Steve Evarts	Robinson HS, Tampa	Sr.	L-L	6-4	185	9	3	0.62	13	1	77	--	12	141	Braves (1S)
P	Matt Latos	Coconut Creek (Fla.) HS	Sr.	R-R	6-5	208	7	3	0.64	12	2	66	23	14	110	Padres (11)
P	Jeff Locke	Kennett HS, Center Conway, N.H.	Sr.	L-L	6-2	175	9	0	0.69	12	0	68	22	12	131	Braves (2)
P	Cory Rasmus	Russell County HS, Seale, Ala.	Sr.	R-R	6-0	195	10	3	0.57	13	0	74	28	31	130	Braves (1S)
UT	Kyler Burke	Ooltewah (Tenn.) HS	Sr.	L-L	6-2	198	9	1	1.36	10	0	61	27	29	101	Padres (1S)

THIRD TEAM

Pos.	Player	School	Class	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	Drafted
C	Torre Langley	Alexander HS, Douglasville, Ga.	Sr.	R-R	5-9	175	.633	79	17	50	14	2	15	55	1	Marlins (3)
1B	Aaron Miller	Channelview (Texas) HS	Sr.	L-L	6-3	205	.581	98	54	52	11	2	14	49	20	Rockies (11)
IF	Marcus Lemon	Eustis (Fla.) HS	Sr.	L-R	5-11	170	.451	91	49	41	12	1	6	24	23	Rangers (4)
IF	Russ Moldenhauer	Boerne (Texas) HS	Sr.	L-R	5-11	205	.510	100	36	51	10	0	8	27	8	Angels (3)
IF	Nick Noonan	Francis Parker HS, San Diego	Jr.	L-R	6-1	170	.491	108	36	53	16	3	5	30	30	Not eligible
OF	Joe Benson	Joliet Catholic HS, Joliet, Ill.	Sr.	R-R	6-2	200	.489	92	49	45	12	3	7	47	16	Twins (2)
OF	Michael Burgess	Hillsborough HS, Tampa	Jr.	L-L	5-11	190	.511	88	--	45	11	0	12	48	24	Not eligible
OF	Tom Hickman	Pepperell HS, Lindale, Ga.	Sr.	L-L	6-1	180	.520	111	44	38	8	3	12	53	10	Marlins (2)
UT	Alex White	Conley HS, Greenville, N.C.	Sr.	R-R	6-4	185	.506	85	37	43	12	0	13	37	1	Dodgers (14)
Pos.	Pitcher	School	Class	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	W	L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO	Drafted
P	Brandon Belt	Hudson HS, Lufkin, Texas	Sr.	L-L	6-5	188	10	0	0.24	11	0	58	8	17	117	Red Sox (11)
P	Caleb Clay	Cullman (Ala.) HS	Sr.	R-R	6-2	185	10	1	1.29	21	5	87	39	21	112	Red Sox (1S)
P	Alex Cobb	Vero Beach (Fla.) HS	Sr.	R-R	6-1	175	5	3	1.09	13	1	74	24	31	139	Devil Rays (4)
P	Glenn Gibson	Center Moriches (N.Y.) HS	Sr.	L-L	6-4	200	8	1	0.23	11	0	61	7	11	145	Nationals (4)
P	Jordan Walden	Mansfield (Texas) HS	Sr.	R-R	6-4	230	8	1	1.04	11	0	54	26	25	102	Angels (12)
UT	Alex White	Conley HS, Greenville, N.C.	Sr.	R-R	6-4	185	10	0	0.46	10	3	76	34	11	136	Dodgers (14)