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2016 Major League Debuts And Their Signing Scouts



Each player who makes his major league debut this season had a scout recommend him to his signing organization. To give credit where credit is due, we’ll track those scouts and scouting directors, where applicable, for each player to make the big leagues for the first time in 2016. Players are sorted in alphabetical order by debut date. Included with each listing is signing organization, year signed and draft round in parentheses, where applicable. Source indicates the high school, junior college, college or country from which each player signed. The BA Executive Database supplies the names of scouting directors. Players listed with an asterisk (*) were major league Rule 5 draft selections last December. We also have MLB debuts archives for 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

APRIL
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jeremy Hazelbaker, of, Cardinals4/328Red Sox ’09 (4)Ball State
Signed By: Chris MearsDirector: Jason McLeod
Seung Hwan Oh, rhp, Cardinals4/333Cardinals ’16Hanshin (NPB)
Signed By: Major League FA
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jake Barrett, rhp, D-backs4/424D-backs ’12 (3)Arizona State
Signed By: Matt SmithDirector: Ray Montgomery
*Jabari Blash, lf, Padres4/426Mariners ’10 (8)Miami Dade JC
Signed By: Mike TosarDirector: Tom McNamara
Dae Ho Lee, 1b, Mariners4/433Mariners ’16SoftBank (NPB)
Signed By: Minor League FA
Byung Ho Park, 1b, Twins4/429Twins ’15Nexen (KBO)
Signed By: David Kim
*Luis Perdomo, rhp, Padres4/422Cardinals ’10Dominican Republic
Signed By: Cesar Saba/Juan MercadoDirector: Moises Rodriguez
*Joey Rickard, of, Orioles4/424Rays ’12 (9)Arizona
Signed By: Jayson DurocherDirector: R.J. Harrison
Trevor Story, ss, Rockies4/423Rockies ’11 (1s)HS—Irving, Texas
Signed By: Dar CoxDirector: Bill Schmidt
*Colin Walsh, lf/2b, Brewers4/426Cardinals ’10 (13)Stanford
Signed By: Matt SwansonDirector: Jeff Luhnow
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Johnny Barbato, rhp, Yankees4/523Padres ’10 (6)HS—Miami
Signed By: Rob Sidwell/Bob FiloteiDirector: Jaron Madison
Tony Barnette, rhp, Rangers4/532D-backs ’06 (10)Arizona State
Signed By: Steve KmetkoDirector: Mike Rizzo
*Ji Man Choi, 1b, Angels4/524Mariners ’09South Korea
Signed By: Jamey Storvick/Pat KellyDirector: Bog Engle
Aledmys Diaz, ss, Cardinals4/525Cardinals ’14Cuba
Signed By: Matt Slater
Tyler Naquin, cf, Indians4/524Indians ’12 (1)Texas A&M
Signed By: Kyle Van HookDirector: Brad Grant
Tyler White, 1b, Astros4/525Astros ’13 (33)Western Carolina
Signed By: Tim BittnerDirector: Mike Elias
Tony Wolters, c, Rockies4/523Indians ’10 (3)HS—Vista, Calif.
Signed By: Jason SmithDirector: Brad Grant
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
*Matt Bowman, rhp, Cardinals4/624Mets ’12 (13)Princeton
Signed By: Jim ThompsonDirector: Tom Tanous
John Gant, rhp, Braves4/623Mets ’11 (21)HS—Wesley Chapel, Fla.
Signed By: Les ParkerDirector: Chad MacDonald
*Tyler Goeddel, lf, Phillies4/623Rays ’11 (1s)HS—Mountain View, Calif.
Signed By: Brian MorrisonDirector: R.J. Harrison
Kenta Maeda, rhp, Dodgers4/627Dodgers ’16Hiroshima (NPB)
Signed By: Galen Carr
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Robert Stephenson, rhp, Reds4/723Reds ’11 (1)HS—Martinez, Calif.
Signed By: Rich BordiDirector: Chris Buckley
*Daniel Stumpf, lhp, Phillies4/725Royals ’12 (9)San Jacinto (Texas) JC
Signed By: Brian RheesDirector: Lonnie Goldberg
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
*Joe Biagini, rhp, Blue Jays4/825Giants ’11 (26)UC Davis
Signed By: Keith SniderDirector: John Barr
Luis Cessa, rhp, Yankees4/823Mets ’08Mexico
Signed By: Rafael Perez/Fred MazucaDirector: Ismael Cruz
Chris Devenski, rhp, Astros4/825White Sox ’11 (25)Cal State Fullerton
Signed By: Mike BakerDirector: Doug Laumann
Ross Stripling, rhp, Dodgers4/826Dodgers ’12 (5)Texas A&M
Signed By: Clint BowersDirector: Logan White
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Matt Buschmann, rhp, D-backs4/1032Padres ’06 (15)Vanderbilt
Signed By: Ash LawsonDirector: Bill Gayton
Hyun Soo Kim, lf, Orioles4/1028Orioles ’15Doosan (KBO)
Signed By: Mike Snyder/Brett WardDirector: Fred Ferreira
Nomar Mazara, rf, Rangers4/1020Rangers ’11Dominican Republic
Signed By: Rodolfo RosarioDirector: Mike Daly
Tim Melville, rhp, Reds4/1026Royals ’08 (4)HS—Wentzville, Mo.
Signed By: Phil HuttmanDirector: Deric Ladnier
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Brett Nicholas, c, Rangers4/1127Rangers ’10 (6)Missouri
Signed By: Dustin SmithDirector: Kip Fagg
Mallex Smith, cf, Braves4/1122Padres ’12 (5)Santa Fe (Fla.) JC
Signed By: Willie BosqueDirector: Jaron Madison
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Hunter Cervenka, lhp, Braves4/1227Red Sox ’08 (27)HS—Baytown, Texas
Signed By: John BooherDirector: Jason McLeod
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Greg Mahle, lhp, Angels4/1322Angels ’14 (15)UC Santa Barbara
Signed By: Dan CoxDirector: Ric Wilson
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Taylor Rogers, lhp, Twins4/1425Twins ’12 (11)Kentucky
Signed By: Rick SellersDirector: Deron Johnson
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Derek Law, rhp, Giants4/1525Giants ’11 (9)Miami Dade JC
Signed By: Michael MetcalfDirector: John Barr
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Marco Hernandez, 2b, Red Sox4/1723Cubs ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Jose Serra/Jose Estevez
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Steven Okert, lhp, Giants4/1924Giants ’12 (4)Oklahoma
Signed By: Daniel MurrayDirector: John Barr
Nick Wittgren, rhp, Marlins4/1924Marlins ’12 (9)Purdue
Signed By: Kevin IbachDirector: Stan Meek
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
William Cuevas, rhp, Red Sox4/2125Red Sox ’08Venezuela
Signed By: Fernando VeraciertoDirector: Craig Shipley
Drew Hayes, rhp, Reds4/2128Reds ’10 (11)Vanderbilt
Signed By: Joe KatuskaDirector: Chris Buckley
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Chad Girodo, lhp, Blue Jays4/2225Blue Jays ’13 (9)Mississippi State
Signed By: Brian JohnstonDirector: Brian Parker
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Cody Ege, lhp, Marlins4/2324Rangers ’13 (15)Louisville
Signed By: Derek LeeDirector: Kip Fagg
Carlos Estevez, rhp, Rockies4/2323Rockies ’11Dominican Republic
Signed By: Jhonathan LeybaDirector: Rolando Fernandez
Blake Snell, lhp, Rays4/2323Rays ’11 (1s)HS—Shoreline, Wash.
Signed By: Paul KirschDirector: R.J. Harrison
Cesar Vargas, rhp, Padres4/2324Yankees ’09Mexico
Signed By: Lee SigmanDirector: Victor Mata
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Aaron Blair, rhp, Braves4/2423D-backs ’13 (1s)Marshall
Signed By: Rick MatskoDirector: Ray Montgomery
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Andrew Triggs, rhp, Athletics4/2527Royals ’12 (19)Southern California
Signed By: Rich AmaralDirector: Lonnie Goldberg
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Pat Light, rhp, Red Sox4/2625Red Sox ’12 (1s)Monmouth
Signed By: Ray FagnantDirector: Amiel Sawdaye
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jose Berrios, rhp, Twins4/2721Twins ’12 (1s)HS—Bayamon, P.R.
Signed By: Hector OteroDirector: Deron Johnson
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Michael Fulmer, rhp, Tigers4/2923Mets ’11 (1s)HS—Edmond, Okla.
Signed By: Steve GossettDirector: Chad MacDonald
Sean Manaea, lhp, Athletics4/2924Royals ’13 (1s)Indiana State
Signed By: Jason BryansDirector: Lonnie Goldberg
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Zac Curtis, lhp, D-backs4/3023D-backs ’14 (6)Middle Tennessee State
Signed By: Nate BirtwellDirector: Ray Montgomery

MAY
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Tim Adleman, rhp, Reds5/128Orioles ’10 (24)Georgetown
Signed By: Chris GaleDirector: Joe Jordan
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Ben Gamel, of, Yankees5/623Yankees ’10 (10)HS—Jacksonville
Signed By: Jeff DeardorffDirector: Damon Oppenheimer
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Albert Suarez, rhp, Giants5/826Rays ’06Venezuela
Signed By: Ronnie BlancoDirector: Carlos Alfonso
J.B. Wendelken, rhp, Athletics5/823Red Sox ’12 (13)Middle Georgia JC
Signed By: Tim HyersDirector: Amiel Sawdaye
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Andy Burns, 2b/of, Blue Jays5/925Blue Jays ’11 (11)Arizona
Signed By: Blake CrosbyDirector: Andrew Tinnish
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Pat Dean, lhp, Twins5/1126Twins ’10 (3)Boston College
Signed By: John WilsonDirector: Deron Johnson
Zach Neal, rhp, Athletics5/1127Marlins ’10 (17)Oklahoma
Signed By: Steve TaylorDirector: Stan Meek
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Matt Bush, rhp, Rangers5/1330Padres ’04 (1)HS—San Diego
Signed By: Tim McWilliamDirector: Bill Gayton
Tommy Joseph, 1b, Phillies5/1324Giants ’09 (2)HS—Scottsdale, Ariz.
Signed By: Chuck HensleyDirector: John Barr
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Dean Kiekhefer, lhp, Cardinals5/1426Cardinals ’10 (36)Louisville
Signed By: Brian HopkinsDirector: Jeff Luhnow
Warwick Saupold, rhp, Tigers5/1426Tigers ’12Australia
Signed By: Glenn Williams/Kevin HookerDirector: Tom Moore
Layne Somsen, rhp, Reds5/1426Reds ’13 (22)South Dakota State
Signed By: Andy StackDirector: Chris Buckley
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Dustin Antolin, rhp, Blue Jays5/1626Blue Jays ’08 (11)HS—Mililani, Hawaii
Signed By: Demerius PittmanDirector: Jon Lalonde
Chad Green, rhp, Yankees5/1624Tigers ’13 (11)Louisville
Signed By: Harold ZonderDirector: Scott Pleis
Alen Hanson, 2b, Pirates5/1623Pirates ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Ellis PenaDirector: Rene Gayo
Taylor Motter, ss/of, Rays5/1626Rays ’11 (17)Coastal Carolina
Signed By: Brad MatthewsDirector: R.J. Harrison
Conor Mullee, rhp, Yankees5/1628Yankees ’10 (24)Saint Peter's (N.J.)
Signed By: Cesar PresbottDirector: Damon Oppenheimer
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Tayron Guerrero, rhp, Padres5/1725Padres ’09Colombia
Signed By: R. Rowley/F. Feliz/M. Del ValleDirector: Randy Smith
Tony Kemp, of/2b, Astros5/1724Astros ’13 (5)Vanderbilt
Signed By: Nick VenutoDirector: Mike Elias
Matt Reynolds, ss/3b, Mets5/1725Mets ’12 (2)Arkansas
Signed By: Steve GossettDirector: Tom Tanous
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Mike Clevinger, rhp, Indians5/1825Angels ’11 (4)Seminole State (Fla.) JC
Signed By: Tom KotchmanDirector: Ric Wilson
Whit Merrifield, 2b/of, Royals5/1827Royals ’10 (9)South Carolina
Signed By: Casey FahyDirector: J.J. Picollo
Alec Mills, rhp, Royals5/1824Royals ’12 (22)Tennessee-Martin
Signed By: Sean GibbsDirector: Lonnie Goldberg
Colin Moran, 3b, Astros5/1823Marlins ’13 (1)North Carolina
Signed By: Joel MatthewsDirector: Stan Meek
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Wilfredo Boscan, rhp, Pirates5/1926Rangers ’06Venezuela
Signed By: Manny BatistaDirector: A.J. Preller
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Matt Purke, lhp, White Sox5/2025Nationals ’11 (3)Texas Christian
Signed By: Ed GustafsonDirector: Kris Kline
Steve Selsky, rhp, Reds5/2026Reds ’11 (33)Arizona
Signed By: Clark CristDirector: Chris Buckley
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Dayan Diaz, rhp, Reds5/2227Astros ’05Colombia
Signed By: Guillermo RamirezDirector: Pablo Torrealba
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jared Hoying, of, Rangers5/2327Rangers ’10 (10)Toledo
Signed By: Roger CoryellDirector: Kip Fagg
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Ty Kelly, 3b, Mets5/2427Orioles ’09 (13)UC Davis
Signed By: James KellerDirector: Joe Jordan
A.J. Morris, rhp, Reds5/2429Nationals ’09 (4)Kansas State
Signed By: Kerrick JacksonDirector: Dana Brown
Tyler Sturdevant, rhp, Rays5/2430Indians ’09 (27)New Mexico State
Signed By: Byron EwingDirector: Brad Grant
Daniel Wright, rhp, Reds5/2425Reds ’13 (10)Arkansas State
Signed By: Joe KatuskaDirector: Chris Buckley
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Ryan Garton, rhp, Rays5/2626Rays ’12 (34)Florida Atlantic
Signed By: Evan BrannonDirector: R.J. Harrison
Ashur Tolliver, lhp, Orioles5/2628Orioles ’09 (5)Oklahoma City
Signed By: Jim RichardsonDirector: Joe Jordan
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Brett Eibner, of, Royals5/2727Royals ’10 (2)Arkansas
Signed By: Lloyd SimmonsDirector: J.J. Picollo
Julio Urias, lhp, Dodgers5/2719Dodgers ’12Mexico
Signed By: Mike Brito
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Richard Bleier, lhp, Yankees5/3029Rangers ’08 (6)Florida Gulf Coast
Signed By: Juan AlvarezDirector: Ron Hopkins
Ryan Merritt, lhp, Indians5/3024Indians ’11 (16)McLennan (Texas) CC
Signed By: Kevin CullenDirector: Brad Grant
Chris Stratton, rhp, Giants5/3025Giants ’12 (1)Mississippi State
Signed By: Hugh WalkerDirector: John Barr

JUNE
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jacob Barnes, rhp, Brewers6/326Brewers ’11 (14)Florida Gulf Coast
Signed By: Tim McIlvaineDirector: Bruce Seid
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jason Coats, of, White Sox6/426White Sox ’12 (29)Texas Christian
Signed By: Keith StaabDirector: Doug Laumann
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Edwin Diaz, rhp, Mariners6/622Mariners ’12 (3)HS—Caguas, P.R.
Signed By: Noel SevillaDirector: Tom McNamara
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Albert Almora, of, Cubs6/722Cubs ’12 (1)HS—Hialeah Gardens, Fla.
Signed By: John Koronka/Laz LlanosDirector: Tim Wilken
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jameson Taillon, rhp, Pirates6/824Pirates ’10 (1)HS—The Woodlands, Texas
Signed By: Trevor HaleyDirector: Greg Smith
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Tim Anderson, ss, White Sox6/1022White Sox ’13 (1)East Central (Miss.) CC
Signed By: Warren HughesDirector: Doug Laumann
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
J.T. Chargois, rhp, Twins6/1125Twins ’12 (2)Rice
Signed By: Greg RunserDirector: Deron Johnson
Tyler Danish, rhp, White Sox6/1121White Sox ’13 (2)HS—Plant City, Fla.
Signed By: Joe SiersDirector: Doug Laumann
Daniel Mengden, rhp, Athletics6/1123Astros ’14 (4)Texas A&M
Signed By: Noel Gonzales-LunaDirector: Mike Elias
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Tyler Anderson, lhp, Rockies6/1226Rockies ’11 (1)Oregon
Signed By: Jesse RetzlaffDirector: Bill Schmidt
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Zach Eflin, rhp, Phillies6/1422Padres ’12 (1s)HS—Oviedo, Fla.
Signed By: Willie BosqueDirector: Jaron Madison
Ryan Schimpf, 2b, Padres6/1428Blue Jays ’09 (5)Louisiana State
Signed By: Rob St. JulienDirector: Jon Lalonde
Michael Ynoa, rhp, White Sox6/1424Athletics ’08Dominican Republic
Signed By: Raymond Abreu
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Willson Contreras, c, Cubs6/1724Cubs ’09Venezuela
Signed By: Hector Ortega/Julio Figueroa
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Cody Reed, lhp, Reds6/1823Royals ’13 (2)Northwest Mississippi CC
Signed By: Travis EziDirector: Lonnie Goldberg
Adrian Sampson, rhp, Mariners6/1824Pirates ’12 (5)Bellevue (Wash.) CC
Signed By: Greg HopkinsDirector: Joe DelliCarri
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jacob Stallings, c, Pirates6/1926Pirates ’12 (7)North Carolina
Signed By: Sean HeffernanDirector: Joe DelliCarri
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Gerardo Concepcion, lhp, Cubs6/2124Cubs ’12Cuba
Signed By: L. Eljaua/O. Fleita/J. Serra
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Tyrell Jenkins, rhp, Braves6/2223Cardinals ’10 (1s)HS—Henderson, Texas
Signed By: Ralph Garr Jr.Director: Jeff Luhnow
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Adam Frazier, 2b, Pirates6/2424Pirates ’13 (6)Mississippi State
Signed By: Darren MazeroskiDirector: Joe DelliCarri
Edubray Ramos, rhp, Phillies6/2423Cardinals ’10Venezuela
Signed By: Frank CamposDirector: Moises Rodriguez
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Dillon Overton, lhp, Athletics6/2524Athletics ’13 (2)Oklahoma
Signed By: Yancy AyresDirector: Eric Kubota
A.J. Reed, 1b, Astros6/2523Astros ’14 (2)Kentucky
Signed By: Nick VenutoDirector: Mike Elias
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Chad Kuhl, rhp, Pirates6/2623Pirates ’13 (9)Delaware
Signed By: Brian SelmanDirector: Joe DelliCarri
Brandon Nimmo, of, Mets6/2623Mets ’11 (1)HS—Cheyenne, Wyo.
Signed By: Jim ReevesDirector: Chad MacDonald
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Mauricio Cabrera, rhp, Braves6/2722Braves ’10Dominican Republic
Signed By: Roberto AquinoDirector: Johnny Almaraz
Mike Miller, 2b, Red Sox6/2726Red Sox ’12 (9)Cal Poly
Signed By: Jim WoodwardDirector: Amiel Sawdaye
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Lucas Giolito, rhp, Nationals6/2821Nationals ’12 (1)HS—Los Angeles
Signed By: Paul FaulkDirector: Kris Kline
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Joel de la Cruz, rhp, Braves6/2927Brewers ’06Dominican Republic
Signed By: Freddy TorresDirector: Fernando Arango
Brock Stewart, rhp, Dodgers6/2924Dodgers ’14 (6)Illinois State
Signed By: Chet SergoDirector: Logan White

JULY
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Seth Lugo, rhp, Mets7/126Mets ’11 (34)Centenary
Signed By: Tommy JacksonDirector: Chad MacDonald
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Shawn Morimando, lhp, Indians7/223Indians ’11 (19)HS—Virginia Beach
Signed By: Bob MayerDirector: Brad Grant
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jeimer Candelario, 3b, Cubs7/322Cubs ’10Dominican Republic
Signed By: Jose Serra/Marino EncarnacionDirector: Paul Weaver
Ariel Miranda, lhp, Orioles7/327Orioles ’15Cuba
Signed By: Calvin Maduro/Gustavo BencidDirector: Fred Ferreira
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jayson Aquino, lhp, Orioles7/423Rockies ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Jhonathan Leyba/Frank RoaDirector: Rolando Fernandez
Dustin Molleken, rhp, Tigers7/431Pirates ’03 (15)Lethbridge (Alb.) JC
Signed By: Joe FerroneDirector: Ed Creech
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Steven Brault, lhp, Pirates7/524Orioles ’13 (11)Regis (Colo.)
Signed By: Jim GilletteDirector: Gary Rajsich
Brooks Pounders, rhp, Royals7/525Pirates ’09 (2)HS—Temecula, Calif.
Signed By: Sean CampbellDirector: Greg Smith
Patrick Schuster, lhp, Athletics7/525D-backs ’09 (13)HS—New Port Richey, Fla.
Signed By: Luke WrennDirector: Tom Allison
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jose Leclerc, rhp, Rangers7/622Rangers ’10Dominican Republic
Signed By: Willy EspinalDirector: Mike Daly
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Dylan Floro, rhp, Rays7/725Rays ’12 (13)Cal State Fullerton
Signed By: Brian MorrisonDirector: R.J. Harrison
Tyler Glasnow, rhp, Pirates7/722Pirates ’11 (5)HS—Santa Clarita, Calif.
Signed By: Rick AllenDirector: Greg Smith
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Josh Bell, 1b, Pirates7/823Pirates ’11 (2)HS—Dallas
Signed By: Mike LeuzingerDirector: Greg Smith
Joseph Colon, rhp, Indians7/826Indians ’09 (12)Huertas (P.R.) JC
Signed By: Mike SoperDirector: Brad Grant
Andrew Toles, of, Dodgers7/824Rays ’12 (3)Chipola (Fla.) JC
Signed By: Milt HillDirector: R.J. Harrison
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Alberto Rosario, c, Cardinals7/929Angels ’05Dominican Republic
Signed By: Leo PerezDirector: Clay Daniel
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Ryon Healy, 3b, Athletics7/1524Athletics ’13 (3)Oregon
Signed By: Jim CoffmanDirector: Eric Kubota
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Buddy Baumann, lhp, Padres7/1628Royals ’09 (7)Missouri State
Signed By: Scott MelvinDirector: J.J. Picollo
Erik Gonzalez, 2b, Indians7/1624Indians ’08Dominican Republic
Signed By: Andres GarciaDirector: Lino Diaz
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Mike Freeman, of, D-backs7/1728D-backs ’10 (11)Clemson
Signed By: George SwainDirector: Tom Allison
Carson Fulmer, rhp, White Sox7/1722White Sox ’15 (1)Vanderbilt
Signed By: Phil GulleyDirector: Doug Laumann
Donnie Hart, lhp, Orioles7/1725Orioles ’13 (27)Texas State
Signed By: Thom DreierDirector: Gary Rajsich
Omar Narvaez, c, White Sox7/1724Rays ’08Venezuela
Signed By: Ronnie BlancoDirector: Carlos Alfonso
Yefri Perez, of, Marlins7/1725Marlins ’08Dominican Republic
Signed By: Sandy NinDirector: Albert Gonzalez
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Reynaldo Lopez, rhp, Nationals7/1922Nationals ’12Dominican Republic
Signed By: Modesto UlloaDirector: Johnny DiPuglia
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Koda Glover, rhp, Nationals7/2023Nationals ’15 (8)Oklahoma State
Signed By: Ed GustafsonDirector: Kris Kline
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Grant Dayton, lhp, Dodgers7/2228Marlins ’10 (11)Auburn
Signed By: Mark WilloughbyDirector: Stan Meek
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Bruce Maxwell, c, Athletics7/2325Athletics ’12 (2)Birmingham-Southern
Signed By: Kelcey MuckerDirector: Eric Kubota
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Mike Mayers, rhp, Cardinals7/2424Cardinals ’13 (3)Mississippi
Signed By: Nicholas BrannonDirector: Dan Kantrovitz
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Alex Bregman, 3b, Astros7/2522Astros ’15 (1)Louisiana State
Signed By: Justin CryerDirector: Mike Elias
David Dahl, of, Rockies7/2522Rockies ’12 (1)HS—Birmingham
Signed By: Damon IannelliDirector: Bill Schmidt
Braden Shipley, rhp, D-backs7/2524D-backs ’13 (1)Nevada
Signed By: John BartschDirector: Ray Montgomery
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Guillermo Heredia, of, Mariners7/2925Mariners ’16Cuba
Signed By: Tim Kissner
Jose Rondon, ss, Padres7/2922Angels ’11Venezuela
Signed By: Lebi Ochoa/Carlos RamirezDirector: Marc Russo
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Steve Hathaway, lhp, D-backs7/3125D-backs ’13 (14)Franklin Pierce (N.H.)
Signed By: Mike SerbalikDirector: Ray Montgomery
Max Moroff, 2b, Pirates7/3123Pirates ’12 (16)HS—Winter Park, Fla.
Signed By: Nick PrestoDirector: Joe DelliCarri
Matt Strahm, lhp, Royals7/3124Royals ’12 (21)Neosho County (Kan.) CC
Signed By: Matt PriceDirector: Lonnie Goldberg

AUGUST
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Orlando Arcia, ss, Brewers8/221Brewers ’10Venezuela
Signed By: Freddy TorresDirector: Fernando Arango
Danny Barnes, rhp, Blue Jays8/226Blue Jays ’10 (35)Princeton
Signed By: Bobby GandolfoDirector: Andrew Tinnish
Andrew Benintendi, of, Red Sox8/222Red Sox ’15 (1)Arkansas
Signed By: Chris MearsDirector: Mike Rikard
Joe Musgrove, rhp, Astros8/223Blue Jays ’11 (1s)HS—El Cajon, Calif.
Signed By: Dan CoxDirector: Andrew Tinnish
Tony Renda, 2b, Reds8/225Nationals ’12 (2)California
Signed By: Fred CostelloDirector: Kris Kline
Charlie Tilson, of, White Sox8/223Cardinals ’11 (2)HS—Winnetka, Ill.
Signed By: Kris GrossDirector: Jeff Luhnow
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
James Hoyt, rhp, Astros8/329Braves ’12Tabasco (Mexican)
Signed By: John Coppolella
Rob Whalen, rhp, Braves8/322Mets ’12 (12)HS—Haines City, Fla.
Signed By: Mike SilvestriDirector: Tom Tanous
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Brian Goodwin, of, Nationals8/625Nationals ’11 (1s)Miami Dade JC
Signed By: Alex MoralesDirector: Kris Kline
Jake Thompson, rhp, Phillies8/622Tigers ’12 (2)HS—Heath, Texas
Signed By: Tim GrieveDirector: David Chadd
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Rob Segedin, 3b, Dodgers8/727Yankees ’10 (3)Tulane
Signed By: Andy CannizaroDirector: Damon Oppenheimer
Madison Younginer, rhp, Braves8/725Red Sox ’09 (7)HS—Maudlin, S.C.
Signed By: Quincy BoydDirector: Jason McLeod
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Alex Reyes, rhp, Cardinals8/921Cardinals ’12Dominican Republic
Signed By: Rodney Jimenez/Angel OvallesDirector: Moises Rodriguez
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
T.J. Rivera, 3b, Mets8/1027Mets ’11Troy
Signed By: Tommy JacksonDirector: Chad MacDonald
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jandel Gustave, rhp, Astros8/1123Astros ’10Dominican Republic
Signed By: Rafael BelenDirector: Felix Francisco
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Austin Brice, rhp, Marlins8/1224Marlins ’10 (9)HS—Pittsboro, N.C.
Signed By: Joel MatthewsDirector: Stan Meek
Matt Carasiti, rhp, Rockies8/1225Rockies ’12 (6)St. John's
Signed By: Mike GarlattiDirector: Bill Schmidt
Teoscar Hernandez, of, Astros8/1223Astros ’11Dominican Republic
Signed By: Rafael Belen/Francis MojicaDirector: Felix Francisco
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Tyler Austin, 1b/of, Yankees8/1324Yankees ’10 (13)HS—Conyers, Ga.
Signed By: Darryl MonroeDirector: Damon Oppenheimer
Jason Hursh, rhp, Braves8/1324Braves ’13 (1)Oklahoma State
Signed By: Gerald TurnerDirector: Tony DeMacio
Aaron Judge, of, Yankees8/1324Yankees ’13 (1)Fresno State
Signed By: Troy AfenirDirector: Damon Oppenheimer
Luke Weaver, rhp, Cardinals8/1322Cardinals ’14 (1)Florida State
Signed By: Ty BoylesDirector: Dan Kantrovitz
Gabriel Ynoa, rhp, Mets8/1323Mets ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Rafael Perez/Modesto AbreuDirector: Ismael Cruz
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Mitch Haniger, of, D-backs8/1625Brewers ’12 (1s)Cal Poly
Signed By: Dan HustonDirector: Bruce Seid
Damien Magnifico, rhp, Brewers8/1625Brewers ’12 (5)Oklahoma
Signed By: Tim CollinsworthDirector: Bruce Seid
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Dansby Swanson, ss, Braves8/1722D-backs ’15 (1)Vanderbilt
Signed By: Nate BirtwellDirector: Deric Ladnier
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Felix Pena, rhp, Cubs8/1926Cubs ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Jose Serra/Marino Encarnacion
Josh Smoker, lhp, Mets8/1927Nationals ’07 (1s)HS—Calhoun, Ga.
Signed By: Eric RobinsonDirector: Dana Brown
Brent Suter, lhp, Brewers8/1926Brewers ’12 (31)Harvard
Signed By: Steffan WilsonDirector: Bruce Seid
Rob Zastryzny, lhp, Cubs8/1924Cubs ’13 (2)Missouri
Signed By: Ty NicholsDirector: Jaron Madison
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jeff Hoffman, rhp, Rockies8/2023Blue Jays ’14 (1)East Carolina
Signed By: Chris KlineDirector: Brian Parker
Patrick Kivlehan, of, Padres8/2026Mariners ’12 (4)Rutgers
Signed By: Mike MoriartyDirector: Tom McNamara
Adalberto Mejia, lhp, Twins8/2023Giants ’11Dominican Republic
Signed By: Pablo Peguero
Chad Pinder, ss, Athletics8/2024Athletics ’13 (2s)Virginia Tech
Signed By: Neil AventDirector: Eric Kubota
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Parker Bridwell, rhp, Orioles8/2125Orioles ’10 (9)HS—Hereford, Texas
Signed By: Ernie JacobsDirector: Joe Jordan
Yulieski Gurriel, 3b, Astros8/2132Astros ’16Cuba
Signed By: Charlie Gonzalez
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Robert Gsellman, rhp, Mets8/2323Mets ’11 (13)HS—Los Angeles
Signed By: Chris BecceraDirector: Chad MacDonald
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Stephen Cardullo, of/1b, Rockies8/2628D-backs ’10 (24)Florida State
Signed By: Luke WrennDirector: Tom Allison
Ben Heller, rhp, Yankees8/2625Indians ’13 (22)Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)
Signed By: Les PajariDirector: Brad Grant
Alex Wimmers, rhp, Twins8/2627Twins ’10 (1)Ohio State
Signed By: Jay WeitzelDirector: Deron Johnson
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Dan Altavilla, rhp, Mariners8/2723Mariners ’14 (5)Mercyhurst (Pa.)
Signed By: Mike MoriartyDirector: Tom McNamara
Vicente Campos, rhp, D-backs8/2724Mariners ’09Venezuela
Signed By: Emilio Cararsquel/Patrick GuerreroDirector: Bob Engle
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
JaCoby Jones, 3b/of, Tigers8/3024Pirates ’13 (3)Louisiana State
Signed By: Jerome CochranDirector: Joe DelliCarri
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jake Esch, rhp, Marlins8/3126Marlins ’11 (11)Georgia Tech
Signed By: Carmen CarconeDirector: Stan Meek
Perci Garner, rhp, Indians8/3127Phillies ’10 (2)Ball State
Signed By: Nate DionDirector: Marti Wolever
Joey Wendle, 2b, Athletics8/3126Indians ’12 (6)West Chester (Pa.)
Signed By: Brent UrcheckDirector: Brad Grant

SEPTEMBER
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Juan Minaya, rhp, White Sox9/125Astros ’08Dominican Republic
Signed By: Felix Francisco
Kevan Smith, c, White Sox9/128White Sox ’11 (7)Pittsburgh
Signed By: Phil GulleyDirector: Doug Laumann
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Eddie Gamboa, rhp, Rays9/231Orioles ’08 (21)UC Davis
Signed By: James KellerDirector: Joe Jordan
Juan Graterol, c, Angels9/227Royals ’05Venezuela
Signed By: Juan IndriagoDirector: Albert Gonzalez
Jonathan Holder, rhp, Yankees9/223Yankees ’14 (6)Mississippi State
Signed By: Andy CannizaroDirector: Damon Oppenheimer
Destin Hood, of, Marlins9/226Nationals ’08 (2)HS—Mobile, Ala.
Signed By: Eric RobinsonDirector: Dana Brown
Yoan Moncada, 3b, Red Sox9/221Red Sox ’15Cuba
Signed By: Eddie Romero
Robby Scott, lhp, Red Sox9/227North American Lge ’11Florida State
Signed By: N/A
Raimel Tapia, of, Rockies9/222Rockies ’10Dominican Republic
Signed By: Jhonathan Leyba/Hector RoaDirector: Rolando Fernandez
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jed Bradley, lhp, Braves9/326Brewers ’11 (1)Georgia Tech
Signed By: Ryan RobinsonDirector: Bruce Seid
Matt Dermody, lhp, Blue Jays9/326Blue Jays ’13 (28)Iowa
Signed By: Wes PenickDirector: Brian Parker
Kyle Jensen, of, D-backs9/328Marlins ’09 (12)St. Mary's
Signed By: John HughesDirector: Stan Meek
Joe Mantiply, lhp, Tigers9/325Tigers ’13 (27)Virginia Tech
Signed By: Bill BuckDirector: Scott Pleis
Kelvin Marte, lhp, Pirates9/328Giants ’07Dominican Republic
Signed By: Pablo PegueroDirector: Rick Ragazzo
Brady Rodgers, rhp, Astros9/325Astros ’12 (3)Arizona State
Signed By: Mike BrownDirector: Bobby Heck
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jose De Leon, rhp, Dodgers9/424Dodgers ’13 (24)Southern
Signed By: Matthew PaulDirector: Logan White
Wandy Peralta, lhp, Reds9/425Reds ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Richard JimenezDirector: Tony Arias
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Raul Alcantara, rhp, Athletics9/523Red Sox ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Manny NanitaDirector: Craig Shipley
Ty Blach, lhp, Giants9/525Giants ’12 (5)Creighton
Signed By: Lou CollettiDirector: John Barr
Carson Kelly, c, Cardinals9/522Cardinals ’12 (2)HS—Portland, Ore.
Signed By: Matt SwansonDirector: Dan Kantrovitz
Yohander Mendez, lhp, Rangers9/521Rangers ’11Venezuela
Signed By: Rafic Saab/Pedro AvilaDirector: Mike Daly
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jose Martinez, of, Cardinals9/628White Sox ’06Venezuela
Signed By: Amador Arias
Pat Valaika, ss, Rockies9/623Rockies ’13 (9)UCLA
Signed By: Matt HattabaughDirector: Bill Schmidt
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jharel Cotton, rhp, Athletics9/724Dodgers ’12 (20)East Carolina
Signed By: Clair RiersonDirector: Logan White
Jake Smith, rhp, Padres9/726Giants ’11 (48)Campbell
Signed By: Jeremy ClevelandDirector: John Barr
Trevor Williams, rhp, Pirates9/724Marlins ’13 (2)Arizona State
Signed By: Scott StanleyDirector: Stan Meek
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
German Marquez, rhp, Rockies9/821Rays ’11Venezuela
Signed By: Ronnie BlancoDirector: Carlos Alfonso
Jordan Patterson, of, Rockies9/824Rockies ’13 (4)South Alabama
Signed By: Alan MatthewsDirector: Bill Schmidt
David Paulino, rhp, Astros9/822Tigers ’10Dominican Republic
Signed By: C. Santana/R. Perez/M. GarciaDirector: Tom Moore
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Matt Koch, rhp, D-backs9/925Mets ’12 (3)Louisville
Signed By: Jarrett EnglandDirector: Tom Tanous
Kevin McCarthy, rhp, Royals9/924Royals ’13 (16)Marist
Signed By: Keith ConnollyDirector: Lonnie Goldberg
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
James Beresford, 2b, Twins9/1027Twins ’05Australia
Signed By: Howard Norsetter
Blake Smith, rhp, White Sox9/1028Dodgers ’09 (2)California
Signed By: Fred CostelloDirector: Tim Hallgren
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Gavin Cecchini, ss, Mets9/1122Mets ’12 (1)HS—Lake Charles, La.
Signed By: Tommy JacksonDirector: Tom Tanous
Roman Quinn, of, Phillies9/1123Phillies ’11 (2)HS—Port St. Joe, Fla.
Signed By: Aaron JersildDirector: Marti Wolever
Joely Rodriguez, lhp, Phillies9/1124Pirates ’09Dominican Republic
Signed By: Ellis PenaDirector: Rene Gayo
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Jorge Alfaro, c, Phillies9/1223Rangers ’10Colombia
Signed By: Rodolfo Rosario/Don WelkeDirector: Mike Daly
Hunter Dozier, 3b/of, Royals9/1225Royals ’13 (1)Stephen F. Austin State
Signed By: Mitch ThompsonDirector: Lonnie Goldberg
Renato Nunez, 3b, Athletics9/1222Athletics ’10Venezuela
Signed By: Julio FrancoDirector: Dan Kantrovitz
Matt Olson, 1b, Athletics9/1222Athletics ’12 (1s)HS—Lilburn, Ga.
Signed By: Matt RansonDirector: Eric Kubota
Dan Vogelbach, 1b, Mariners9/1223Cubs ’11 (2)HS—Fort Myers, Fla.
Signed By: Lukas McKnightDirector: Tim Wilken
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Rio Ruiz, 3b, Braves9/1822Astros ’12 (4)HS—La Puente, Calif.
Signed By: Tim CosticDirector: Bobby Heck
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Trey Mancini, 1b, Orioles9/2024Orioles ‘13 (8)Notre Dame
Signed By: Kirk FredrikssonDirector: Gary Rajsich
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Carlos Asuaje, 2b, Padres9/2124Red Sox ’13 (11)Nova Southeastern (Fla.)
Signed By: Willie RomayDirector: Amiel Sawdaye
Manuel Margot, of, Padres9/2121Red Sox ’11Dominican Republic
Signed By: Manny NanitaDirector: Craig Shipley
Hunter Renfroe, of, Padres9/2124Padres ’13 (1)Mississippi State
Signed By: Andrew SalvoDirector: Billy Gasparino
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Juniel Querecuto, 3b, Rays9/2224Rays ’09Venezuela
Signed By: Ronnie Blanco
Jose Torres, lhp, Padres9/2222Athletics ’10Venezuela
Signed By: Julio Franco/Oswaldo TronconisDirector: Dan Kantrovitz
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Adam Plutko, rhp, Indians9/2424Indians ’13 (11)UCLA
Signed By: Carlos MunizDirector: Brad Grant

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OCTOBER
Player, Pos, TeamDateAgeSignedSource
Spencer Kieboom, c, Nationals10/225Nationals ’12 (5)Clemson
Signed By: Roy ClarkDirector: Kris Kline

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