1. Carlos Rodon, lhp, N.C. State: Could have ranked No. 1 in previous two draft classes with a 93-95 mph fastball and premium slider.
2. Jeff Hoffman, rhp, East Carolina: His stuff isn't far off from Rodon's, but he hasn't performed to a comparable level (6.8 K/9 in two seasons).
3. Tyler Kolek, rhp, Shepherd (Texas) HS:Six-foot-6, 250-pounder has touched 99 mph and fits the Texas fireballer description.
4. Trea Turner, ss, North Carolina State:Ankle issue hampered him in 2013, but he offers bat speed, athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed when healthy.
5. Jacob Gatewood, ss/3b, Clovis (Calif.) HS: Long, lean and toolsy athlete with a plus arm and arguably the best power potential in the class.
6. Alex Jackson, c/of, Rancho Bernardo HS, San Diego: Pairs plus power and arm strength with athleticism and a chance to stay behind the plate.
7. Tyler Beede, rhp, Vanderbilt: Unsigned 2011 first-round pick has three above-average or better pitches, but command has become an issue for him.
8. Touki Toussaint, rhp, Coral Springs (Fla.) Christian HS: Like Beede, Toussaint shows premium stuff (mid-90s fastball, curve) but struggles to throw strikes at times.
9. Brady Aiken, lhp, Cathedral Catholic HS, San Diego: Projectable lefty with an ideal pitcher's body has a chance for three plus offerings with command.
10. Aaron Nola, rhp, Louisiana State: Smallish, athletic college ace has excellent life on a low-90s fastball and plus changeup.
11. Nick Gordon, ss/rhp, Olympia HS, Orlando, Fla.:
The son of former big leaguer Tom and brother of Dodgers infielder Dee
has a chance to stick at short with a plus arm, good actions and a solid
lefthanded swing.
12. Bradley Zimmer, of, San Francisco: The rare college bat with projection as well as strong present tools; scouts are divided on his power potential.
13. Michael Gettys, of/rhp, Gainesville (Ga.) HS: Plus speed and power and one of best arms in the class, but he struggled to hit this summer.
14. Luis Ortiz, rhp, Sanger (Calif.) HS: Strong-bodied power pitcher with an easy delivery was MVP of 18U World Cup with fastball up to 95 mph and a plus slider
15. Mac Marshall, lhp, Parkview HS, LiLburn, Ga.: Athletic lefthander with a low-90s fastball that touches 94 mph, a plus changeup and emerging curveball.
16. Derek Fisher, of, Virginia: Powerful lefthanded swing makes him a potential first-rounder, though his defense and all-around tools are more in question.
17. Kyle Schwarber, c/1b, Indiana: Physical lefthanded swing helps him hit for power and average; his best position is clearly the batter's box.
18. Michael Conforto, of, Oregon State: More swing and miss than scouts would like mitigate a physical, powerful corner profile.
19. Sean Newcomb, lhp, Hartford: Breakout Cape Cod League performer has a durable 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame, and he flashes a four-pitch mix with mid-90s heat.
20. Kyle Freeland, lhp, Evansville: Projectable Colorado prep product flashes excellent velocity from the left side, up to 93-95 mph.
21. Michael Cederoth, rhp, San Diego State: Physical 6-foot-6, 210-pounder rivals Aztecs great Stephen Strasburg in velocity with 94-98 mph fastball.
22. Cobi Johnson, rhp, Mitchell HS, Holiday, Fla.:
Son of Blue Jays pitching instructor Dane offers athleticism,
projection and command of a fastball that touches 93 mph and a
potentially plus curveball.
23. Brandon Finnegan, lhp, Texas Christian: Smallish lefty holds upper-90s velocity deep into games and developed a plus slider during his time with Team USA.
24. Grant Holmes, rhp, Conway (S.C.) HS: Powerfully built but undersized, the 6-foot Holmes has a fastball that reaches 96 mph with power and depth to his curveball.
25. Matt Chapman, 3b/rhp, Cal State Fullerton: His easy premium arm could push him to the mound if his bat doesn't fit third-base profile.
26. Erick Fedde, rhp, Nevada-Las Vegas: He has room to fill out his 6-foot-4 frame and add velocity to a fastball that he throws in the low 90s with good command.
27. Nick Burdi, rhp, Louisville: The biggest pure arm in the draft class with a 100 mph fastball and low-90s slider; strictly a reliever.
28. Max Pentecost, c, Kennesaw State: Athletic for the position if he can stick there, and coming off a boffo summer when he won Cape Cod League MVP.
29. Braxton Davidson, 1b/of, Roberson HS, Asheville, N.C.: Young for the class, Davidson provides a powerful lefthanded bat with pop and a feel to hit.
30. Kodi Medeiros, lhp, Waiakea HS, Hilo, Hawaii: With a lively fastball up to 95 mph and a power slider, Medeiros pairs electric stuff with an unconventional low slot.
31. Sean Reid-Foley, rhp, Sandalwood HS, Jacksonville: Athletic righthander with a fastball up to 95 mph, above-average slider and average changeup with good control.
32. Luke Weaver, rhp, Florida State: He draws Tim Hudson comparisons for the body and live arm that pumps fastballs up to 96 mph.
33. Derek Hill, of, Elk Grove (Calif.) HS: A plus-plus runner, Hill is a premium defensive center fielder who has shown a feel for hitting in games.
34. Alex Verdugo, lhp/of, Sahuaro HS, Tucson, Ariz.:
He's a legitimate prospect both ways thanks to his feel for hitting,
and a smooth delivery with a fastball up to 93 mph on the mound.
35. Dylan Cease, rhp, Milton (Ga.) HS: Athletic pitcher who produces easy velocity, with a fastball up to 97 mph; inconsistent breaking ball and command are knocks.
36. J.D. Davis, 1b/3b/rhp, Cal State Fullerton: Unsigned Rays fifth-rounder out of high school in 2011 offers power on the mound and at the plate.
37. Dylan Davis, of/rhp, Oregon State: Similar to J.D. (no relation) with power both ways, he's more advanced as a hitter and has more velocity on the mound.
38. Justus Sheffield, lhp, Tullahoma (Tenn.) HS: He offers a fastball up to 95 mph, above-average breaking ball/changeup combo and the ability to throw strikes.
39. Taiwuan Forbes, ss, Columbia (Miss.) HS: Young and spindly, the three-sport Forbes is a premium athlete and plus runner who will need time to develop with the bat.
40. Cameron Varga, rhp, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Loveland, Ohio:Nagging
injuries sidelined Varga this summer, but the 19-year-old has touched
95 mph with his fastball in the past with a plus curveball, and he has
an athletic build.
41. Monte' Harrison, of, Lee's Summit West (Mo.) HS: Coveted wide receiver also has one of the best arms in the class as well as plus speed, and he has developed as a hitter.
42. Michael Chavis, 3b, Sprayberry HS, Marietta, Ga.:
Five-foot-11 gamer offers all-around skills with plus bat speed,
contact ability and above-average raw power to go with above-average
wheels and arm.
43. Keaton McKinney, rhp, Ankeny (Iowa) HS: Six-foot-5, 223-pounder has a low-90s fastball that has touched 94 and one of the better changeups in the class.
44. Alex Blandino, 3b, Stanford: Two-time Cape Cod League all-star struggled last spring but has the bat speed and athleticism to stay on the infield.
45. Jack Flaherty, 3b/ss /rhp, Harvard-Westlake HS, Burbank, Calif.:
With a big frame at 6-foot-3, 217 pounds, Flaherty has above-average
speed and arm with a feel for the barrel and improving power.
46. Joey Gatto, rhp, St. Augustine Prep, Hammonton, N.J.: Gatto offers athleticism, projection and a fastball up to 94 mph from a big 6-foot-3, 204-pound frame.
47. Lukas Schiraldi, rhp, Texas: Son of former big leaguer Calvin, he shined this summer while flashing a plus fastball and solid secondary repertoire.
48. Joey Pankake, ss/3b/rhp, South Carolina: Powerfully built infielder controls the strike zone and has plus raw power to fit the profile at third base.
49. Jackson Reetz, c/of/rhp, Hickman (Neb.) HS:
An offensive star of the 18U USA Baseball squad that won a gold medal
this summer, Reetz has shown the ability to hit in games, as well as the
tools and athleticism to stick behind the plate.
50. Taylor Sparks, 3b/1b, UC Irvine:
An unconventional, upper-body swing didn't keep him from leading the
college national team in batting; he also offers plus raw power.
2. Jeff Hoffman, rhp, East Carolina: His stuff isn't far off from Rodon's, but he hasn't performed to a comparable level (6.8 K/9 in two seasons).
3. Tyler Kolek, rhp, Shepherd (Texas) HS:Six-foot-6, 250-pounder has touched 99 mph and fits the Texas fireballer description.
4. Trea Turner, ss, North Carolina State:Ankle issue hampered him in 2013, but he offers bat speed, athleticism and top-of-the-scale speed when healthy.
5. Jacob Gatewood, ss/3b, Clovis (Calif.) HS: Long, lean and toolsy athlete with a plus arm and arguably the best power potential in the class.
6. Alex Jackson, c/of, Rancho Bernardo HS, San Diego: Pairs plus power and arm strength with athleticism and a chance to stay behind the plate.
7. Tyler Beede, rhp, Vanderbilt: Unsigned 2011 first-round pick has three above-average or better pitches, but command has become an issue for him.
8. Touki Toussaint, rhp, Coral Springs (Fla.) Christian HS: Like Beede, Toussaint shows premium stuff (mid-90s fastball, curve) but struggles to throw strikes at times.
9. Brady Aiken, lhp, Cathedral Catholic HS, San Diego: Projectable lefty with an ideal pitcher's body has a chance for three plus offerings with command.
10. Aaron Nola, rhp, Louisiana State: Smallish, athletic college ace has excellent life on a low-90s fastball and plus changeup.
11. Nick Gordon, ss/rhp, Olympia HS, Orlando, Fla.:
The son of former big leaguer Tom and brother of Dodgers infielder Dee
has a chance to stick at short with a plus arm, good actions and a solid
lefthanded swing.
12. Bradley Zimmer, of, San Francisco: The rare college bat with projection as well as strong present tools; scouts are divided on his power potential.
13. Michael Gettys, of/rhp, Gainesville (Ga.) HS: Plus speed and power and one of best arms in the class, but he struggled to hit this summer.
14. Luis Ortiz, rhp, Sanger (Calif.) HS: Strong-bodied power pitcher with an easy delivery was MVP of 18U World Cup with fastball up to 95 mph and a plus slider
15. Mac Marshall, lhp, Parkview HS, LiLburn, Ga.: Athletic lefthander with a low-90s fastball that touches 94 mph, a plus changeup and emerging curveball.
16. Derek Fisher, of, Virginia: Powerful lefthanded swing makes him a potential first-rounder, though his defense and all-around tools are more in question.
17. Kyle Schwarber, c/1b, Indiana: Physical lefthanded swing helps him hit for power and average; his best position is clearly the batter's box.
18. Michael Conforto, of, Oregon State: More swing and miss than scouts would like mitigate a physical, powerful corner profile.
19. Sean Newcomb, lhp, Hartford: Breakout Cape Cod League performer has a durable 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame, and he flashes a four-pitch mix with mid-90s heat.
20. Kyle Freeland, lhp, Evansville: Projectable Colorado prep product flashes excellent velocity from the left side, up to 93-95 mph.
21. Michael Cederoth, rhp, San Diego State: Physical 6-foot-6, 210-pounder rivals Aztecs great Stephen Strasburg in velocity with 94-98 mph fastball.
22. Cobi Johnson, rhp, Mitchell HS, Holiday, Fla.:
Son of Blue Jays pitching instructor Dane offers athleticism,
projection and command of a fastball that touches 93 mph and a
potentially plus curveball.
23. Brandon Finnegan, lhp, Texas Christian: Smallish lefty holds upper-90s velocity deep into games and developed a plus slider during his time with Team USA.
24. Grant Holmes, rhp, Conway (S.C.) HS: Powerfully built but undersized, the 6-foot Holmes has a fastball that reaches 96 mph with power and depth to his curveball.
25. Matt Chapman, 3b/rhp, Cal State Fullerton: His easy premium arm could push him to the mound if his bat doesn't fit third-base profile.
26. Erick Fedde, rhp, Nevada-Las Vegas: He has room to fill out his 6-foot-4 frame and add velocity to a fastball that he throws in the low 90s with good command.
27. Nick Burdi, rhp, Louisville: The biggest pure arm in the draft class with a 100 mph fastball and low-90s slider; strictly a reliever.
28. Max Pentecost, c, Kennesaw State: Athletic for the position if he can stick there, and coming off a boffo summer when he won Cape Cod League MVP.
29. Braxton Davidson, 1b/of, Roberson HS, Asheville, N.C.: Young for the class, Davidson provides a powerful lefthanded bat with pop and a feel to hit.
30. Kodi Medeiros, lhp, Waiakea HS, Hilo, Hawaii: With a lively fastball up to 95 mph and a power slider, Medeiros pairs electric stuff with an unconventional low slot.
31. Sean Reid-Foley, rhp, Sandalwood HS, Jacksonville: Athletic righthander with a fastball up to 95 mph, above-average slider and average changeup with good control.
32. Luke Weaver, rhp, Florida State: He draws Tim Hudson comparisons for the body and live arm that pumps fastballs up to 96 mph.
33. Derek Hill, of, Elk Grove (Calif.) HS: A plus-plus runner, Hill is a premium defensive center fielder who has shown a feel for hitting in games.
34. Alex Verdugo, lhp/of, Sahuaro HS, Tucson, Ariz.:
He's a legitimate prospect both ways thanks to his feel for hitting,
and a smooth delivery with a fastball up to 93 mph on the mound.
35. Dylan Cease, rhp, Milton (Ga.) HS: Athletic pitcher who produces easy velocity, with a fastball up to 97 mph; inconsistent breaking ball and command are knocks.
36. J.D. Davis, 1b/3b/rhp, Cal State Fullerton: Unsigned Rays fifth-rounder out of high school in 2011 offers power on the mound and at the plate.
37. Dylan Davis, of/rhp, Oregon State: Similar to J.D. (no relation) with power both ways, he's more advanced as a hitter and has more velocity on the mound.
38. Justus Sheffield, lhp, Tullahoma (Tenn.) HS: He offers a fastball up to 95 mph, above-average breaking ball/changeup combo and the ability to throw strikes.
39. Taiwuan Forbes, ss, Columbia (Miss.) HS: Young and spindly, the three-sport Forbes is a premium athlete and plus runner who will need time to develop with the bat.
40. Cameron Varga, rhp, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Loveland, Ohio:Nagging
injuries sidelined Varga this summer, but the 19-year-old has touched
95 mph with his fastball in the past with a plus curveball, and he has
an athletic build.
41. Monte' Harrison, of, Lee's Summit West (Mo.) HS: Coveted wide receiver also has one of the best arms in the class as well as plus speed, and he has developed as a hitter.
42. Michael Chavis, 3b, Sprayberry HS, Marietta, Ga.:
Five-foot-11 gamer offers all-around skills with plus bat speed,
contact ability and above-average raw power to go with above-average
wheels and arm.
43. Keaton McKinney, rhp, Ankeny (Iowa) HS: Six-foot-5, 223-pounder has a low-90s fastball that has touched 94 and one of the better changeups in the class.
44. Alex Blandino, 3b, Stanford: Two-time Cape Cod League all-star struggled last spring but has the bat speed and athleticism to stay on the infield.
45. Jack Flaherty, 3b/ss /rhp, Harvard-Westlake HS, Burbank, Calif.:
With a big frame at 6-foot-3, 217 pounds, Flaherty has above-average
speed and arm with a feel for the barrel and improving power.
46. Joey Gatto, rhp, St. Augustine Prep, Hammonton, N.J.: Gatto offers athleticism, projection and a fastball up to 94 mph from a big 6-foot-3, 204-pound frame.
47. Lukas Schiraldi, rhp, Texas: Son of former big leaguer Calvin, he shined this summer while flashing a plus fastball and solid secondary repertoire.
48. Joey Pankake, ss/3b/rhp, South Carolina: Powerfully built infielder controls the strike zone and has plus raw power to fit the profile at third base.
49. Jackson Reetz, c/of/rhp, Hickman (Neb.) HS:
An offensive star of the 18U USA Baseball squad that won a gold medal
this summer, Reetz has shown the ability to hit in games, as well as the
tools and athleticism to stick behind the plate.
50. Taylor Sparks, 3b/1b, UC Irvine:
An unconventional, upper-body swing didn't keep him from leading the
college national team in batting; he also offers plus raw power.
