Donovan Tate and Everett Williams
When they signed, Donovan Tate and Everett Williams immediately became two of the highest-ceiling players in the Padres organization
Our Draft Report Cards wrap up our division-by-division analysis with a breakdown of the National League West Division's drafts. The Padres added some needed athleticism, the Diamondbacks landed a bunch of hitters and the Dodgers aimed for pitching.
DRAFT DISH
What They Spent Premium
A rundown of spending on the 2009 draft
Sizing It All Up Premium
Strasburg contract not the only notable deadline deal
Winners And Losers
We analyze who did well at the signing deadline
Bucs Keep Budget
Pirates plan to spend in '09 draft
Barely Above Slot Premium
Agreeable first-rounders sign quickly

  DRAFT PREVIEW
Best Ever? Premium
How does Stephen Strasburg compare?
Riskier Than They Look Premium
Previous 'can't miss pitchers' have a spotty record
An Age-Old Question Premium
Dywer is an extremely rare draft-eligible freshman
State Report: Louisiana Premium
LSU dominates the top of the list on the way back to Omaha
State Report: Kentucky Premium
Louisville is rising, both on the field and in the draft
2009 Draft Map
Scouting reports from around the country
2009 Draft Coverage
Links to all of our draft preview coverage

CHAT
Signing Deadline Chat
Jim Callis answered draft questions on Aug. 18
College/Draft Chat
Jim Callis and Aaron Fitt chatted on June 12
Draft Chat Premium
Conor Glassey answers questions
Draft Chat: John Manuel
John doled out some of the latest draft scoop
Draft Chat: John Manuel Premium
Subscribers got to ask John all kind of questions

  NEWS
2009 Draft Best Tools Premium
Looking back on who had the best debuts
2009 Draft Report Cards
Our schedule of the 2009 draft roundups
Rockies Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze Colorado's 2009 draft class
Padres Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze San Diego's 2009 draft class
Giants Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze San Francisco's 2009 draft class

DRAFT TRACKER
Draft Tracker: June 2
Who helped and hurt themselves at Sebring
Draft Tracker Chart 5/27
Keeping track of prospects at each position
Three Up, Three Down
Draft Tracker's checkup on prospects
Draft Tracker Chart 5/20
Keeping track of prospects at each position
Three Up, Three Down
Draft Tracker's checkup on prospects

  DRAFT BASICS
Draft Pick Breakdowns
See which teams have a draft bonanza coming
2009 Draft Order
A complete breakdown of who picks when
How The Draft Works
The basics of MLB's 2008 first-year player draft
2008 Draft Order
A complete breakdown of who picks when
How The Draft Works
The basics of MLB's 2007 first-year player draft

EARLY DRAFT PREVIEW
Harper's The Highlight
Catcher leads the way but 2010 draft is filled with pitchers
Early Draft Preview Chat Premium
John Manuel and Jim Callis handled your draft questions
Overall Draft Top 33 Premium
We rank the top prospects as of early February
High School Best Tools Premium
Early Draft Preview breaks 'em down in 11 categories
Strasburg Uber Alles Premium
San Diego State RHP headlines '09 draft class

  DRAFT DATABASE
Advanced Draft Database (2009) Premium
Complete list of draftees, featuring scouting reports and bonuses
Draft Database (2009)
Every pick from the '08 draft, organized by round or by team

PLAYER FINDER
 

OUR TAKE
Draft Blog Draft Blog
All the latest draft news, as it happens
TOP STORIES
2009 Draft Best Tools Premium
Looking back on who had the best debuts
What They Spent Premium
A rundown of spending on the 2009 draft
2009 Draft Report Cards
Our schedule of the 2009 draft roundups
Rockies Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze Colorado's 2009 draft class
Padres Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze San Diego's 2009 draft class
Giants Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze San Francisco's 2009 draft class
Dodgers Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze Los Angeles' 2009 draft class
Diamondbacks DRC Premium
We analyze Arizona's 2009 draft class
Cubs Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze Chicago's 2009 draft class
Pirates Draft Report Card Premium
We analyze Pittsburgh's 2009 draft class
FIRST ROUND DRAFT ORDER
  1. Nationals (59-103)
  2. Pirates (62-99)
  3. Orioles (64-98)
  4. Royals (65-97)
  5. Indians (65-97)
  6. Diamondbacks (70-92)
  7. Mets (70-92)
  8. Astros (74-88)
  9. Padres (75-87)
10. Athletics (75-87)
11. Blue Jays (75-87)
12. Reds (78-84)
13. White Sox (79-83)
14. Brewers (80-82)
15. Rangers (for Matt Purke)
16. Cubs (83-78)
17. Rays (84-78)
18. Mariners (85-77)
19. Tigers (86-77)
20. Braves (86-76)
21. Twins (87-76)
22. Rangers (87-75)
23. Marlins (87-75)
24. Giants (88-74)
25. Cardinals (91-71)
26. Rockies (92-70)
27. Phillies (93-69)
28. Dodgers (95-67)
29. Red Sox (95-67)
30. Angels (97-65)
31. Rays (for LeVon Washington)
32. Yankees (103-59)

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PROSPECTS PLUS
Updated November 20