2012 Major League Baseball draft

2012 MLB draft
Date(s) June 46, 2012
Location Secaucus, New Jersey
Network(s) (US) MLB Network
Picks
First selection Carlos Correa
Houston Astros
First round selections 60
Overall selections 1,238

The 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held from June 4 through June 6, 2012[1] from Studio 42 of the MLB Network in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Houston Astros, with the first overall pick, selected Carlos Correa from the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School.

Draft order

The draft order was determined by the 2011 Major League Baseball season standings. With the worst record in 2011, the Houston Astros received the first pick.[2]

Also, teams can lose draft picks for signing certain free agents, while teams losing free agents will receive draft picks as compensation. The Elias Sports Bureau ranks all players based on performance over the past two seasons, with the top 20% being considered "Type A" and the next 20% considered "Type B".[3] If a team offers a Type A free agent arbitration and he signs with another club, the player's former team obtains the new team's first- or second-round pick, depending on whether the new team is in the top 15 or bottom 15 in won-loss records in 2011, as well as a supplemental pick after the first round. If a team offers a Type B free agent arbitration and he signs with another club, the former team gets a supplemental pick after the first round.[4] The new Collective Bargaining Agreement between MLB and the MLBPA announced on November 22, modified the compensation required for certain Type A players. Six Type A players became modified Type A free agents, meaning a team signing one of them was not required to forfeit a draft pick, but the team losing them will receive a draft pick in the slot immediately before the pick they would have received had the player actually had Type A status. Five further Type A players became modified Type B free agents, with compensation equivalent to other Type B free agents.[5]

Key
All-Star
* Player did not sign

First round

Pick Player Team Position School
1 Correa, CarlosCarlos Correa Houston Astros Shortstop Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School
2 Buxton, ByronByron Buxton Minnesota Twins Outfielder Appling County High School (GA)
3 Zunino, MikeMike Zunino Seattle Mariners Catcher Florida
4 Gausman, KevinKevin Gausman Baltimore Orioles Right-handed pitcher Louisiana State
5 Zimmer, KyleKyle Zimmer Kansas City Royals Right-handed pitcher San Francisco
6 Almora, AlbertAlbert Almora Chicago Cubs Outfielder Mater Academy (FL)
7 Fried, MaxMax Fried San Diego Padres Left-handed pitcher Harvard-Westlake School (CA)
8 Appel, MarkMark Appel* Pittsburgh Pirates Right-handed pitcher Stanford
9 Heaney, AndrewAndrew Heaney Miami Marlins Left-handed pitcher Oklahoma State
10 Dahl, DavidDavid Dahl Colorado Rockies Outfielder Oak Mountain High School (AL)
11 Russell, AddisonAddison Russell Oakland Athletics Shortstop Pace High School (FL)
12 Cecchini, GavinGavin Cecchini New York Mets Shortstop Barbe High School (LA)
13 Hawkins, CourtneyCourtney Hawkins Chicago White Sox Outfielder Carroll High School (TX)
14 Travieso, NickNick Travieso Cincinnati Reds Right-handed pitcher Archbishop McCarthy High School (FL)
15 Naquin, TylerTyler Naquin Cleveland Indians Outfielder Texas A&M
16 Giolito, LucasLucas Giolito Washington Nationals Right-handed pitcher Harvard-Westlake School (CA)
17 Davis, D. J.D. J. Davis Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder Stone High School (MS)
18 Corey Seager Los Angeles Dodgers Shortstop Northwest Cabarrus High School (NC)
19 Wacha, MichaelMichael Wacha St. Louis Cardinals [Compensation 1] Right-handed pitcher Texas A&M
20 Stratton, ChrisChris Stratton San Francisco Giants Right-handed pitcher Mississippi State
21 Sims, LucasLucas Sims Atlanta Braves Right-handed pitcher Brookwood High School (GA)
22 Stroman, MarcusMarcus Stroman Toronto Blue Jays [Compensation 2] Right-handed pitcher Duke
23 Ramsey, JamesJames Ramsey St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Florida State
24 Marrero, DevenDeven Marrero Boston Red Sox Shortstop Arizona State
25 Shaffer, RichieRichie Shaffer Tampa Bay Rays Third baseman Clemson
26 Trahan, StrykerStryker Trahan Arizona Diamondbacks Catcher Acadiana High School (LA)
27 Coulter, ClintClint Coulter Milwaukee Brewers [Compensation 3] Catcher Union High School (WA)
28 Roache, VictorVictor Roache Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Georgia Southern
29 Brinson, LewisLewis Brinson Texas Rangers Outfielder Coral Springs High School (FL)
30 Hensley, TyTy Hensley New York Yankees Right-handed pitcher Santa Fe High School (OK)
31 Johnson, BrianBrian Johnson Boston Red Sox [Compensation 4] Left-handed pitcher Florida

Supplemental first round

Pick Player Team Position School
32 Berríos, JoséJosé Berríos Minnesota Twins[Compensation 5] Right-handed pitcher Papa Juan XXIII High School
33 Eflin, ZachZach Eflin San Diego Padres[Compensation 6] Right-handed pitcher Hagerty High School (FL)
34 Robertson, DanielDaniel Robertson Oakland Athletics[Compensation 7] Third baseman Upland High School (CA)
35 Plawecki, KevinKevin Plawecki New York Mets[Compensation 8] Catcher Purdue
36 Piscotty, StephenStephen Piscotty St. Louis Cardinals[Compensation 9] Third baseman Stanford
37 Light, PatPat Light Boston Red Sox[Compensation 10] Right-handed pitcher Monmouth
38 Haniger, MitchMitch Haniger Milwaukee Brewers[Compensation 11] Outfielder Cal Poly
39 Gallo, JoeyJoey Gallo Texas Rangers[Compensation 12] Third baseman Bishop Gorman High School (NV)
40 Shane Watson Philadelphia Phillies[Compensation 13] Right-handed pitcher Lakewood High School (CA)
41 McCullers, Jr., LanceLance McCullers, Jr. Houston Astros[Compensation 14] Right-handed pitcher Jesuit High School (FL)
42 Luke Bard Minnesota Twins[Compensation 15] Right-handed pitcher Georgia Tech
43 Johnson, PiercePierce Johnson Chicago Cubs[Compensation 16] Right-handed pitcher Missouri State
44 Jankowski, TravisTravis Jankowski San Diego Padres[Compensation 17] Outfielder Stony Brook
45 Barrett Barnes Pittsburgh Pirates[Compensation 18] Outfielder Texas Tech
46 Butler, EddieEddie Butler Colorado Rockies[Compensation 19] Right-handed pitcher Radford
47 Matt Olson Oakland Athletics[Compensation 20] First baseman Parkview High School (GA)
48 Barnum, KeonKeon Barnum Chicago White Sox[Compensation 21] First baseman King High School (FL)
49 Winker, JesseJesse Winker Cincinnati Reds[Compensation 22] Outfielder Olympia High School (FL)
50 Matt Smoral Toronto Blue Jays[Compensation 23] Left-Handed pitcher Solon High School (OH)
51 Jesmuel Valentín Los Angeles Dodgers[Compensation 24] Shortstop Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School
52 Wisdom, PatrickPatrick Wisdom St. Louis Cardinals[Compensation 25] Third baseman Saint Mary's
53 Collin Wiles Texas Rangers[Compensation 26] Right-handed pitcher Blue Valley West High School (KS)
54 Mitch Gueller Philadelphia Phillies[Compensation 27] Right-handed pitcher W. F. West High School (WA)
55 Walker Weickel San Diego Padres[Compensation 28] Right-handed pitcher Olympia High School (FL)
56 Paul Blackburn Chicago Cubs[Compensation 29] Right-handed pitcher Heritage High School (CA)
57 Jeff Gelalich Cincinnati Reds[Compensation 30] Outfielder UCLA
58 Nay, MitchMitch Nay Toronto Blue Jays[Compensation 31] Third baseman Hamilton High School (AZ)
59 Steve Bean St. Louis Cardinals[Compensation 32] Catcher Rockwall High School (TX)
60 Tyler Gonzales Toronto Blue Jays[Compensation 33] Right-handed pitcher James Madison High School (TX)

Compensation picks

  1. Pick from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the loss of Type A free agent Albert Pujols
  2. Compensation for unsigned 2011 pick Tyler Beede
  3. Pick from the Detroit Tigers for the loss of Type A free agent Prince Fielder
  4. Pick from the Philadelphia Phillies for the loss of Type A free agent Jonathan Papelbon
  5. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type A free agent Michael Cuddyer
  6. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type A free agent Heath Bell
  7. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type A free agent Josh Willingham
  8. Compensation for the loss of Type A free agent José Reyes
  9. Compensation for the loss of Type A free agent Albert Pujols
  10. Compensation for the loss of Type A free agent Jonathan Papelbon
  11. Compensation for the loss of Type A free agent Prince Fielder
  12. Compensation for the loss of Type A free agent C. J. Wilson
  13. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type A free agent Ryan Madson
  14. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Clint Barmes
  15. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Jason Kubel
  16. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Aramis Ramírez
  17. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Aaron Harang
  18. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Ryan Doumit
  19. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Mark Ellis
  20. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent David DeJesus
  21. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Mark Buehrle
  22. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type B free agent Ramón Hernández
  23. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Frank Francisco
  24. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Rod Barajas
  25. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type B free agent Octavio Dotel
  26. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type B free agent Darren Oliver
  27. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Raúl Ibañez
  28. Compensation for unsigned 2011 pick Brett Austin
  29. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Carlos Peña
  30. Compensation for the loss of Modified Type B free agent Francisco Cordero
  31. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Jon Rauch
  32. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent Edwin Jackson
  33. Compensation for the loss of Type B free agent José Molina

Player notes

Steven "Paco" Rodriguez, selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round, was promoted to the major leagues on September 5, 2012,[6] becoming the first 2012 draftee to reach the majors.[7]

The Rangers selected Jameis Winston in the 15th round of the draft. He did not sign, opting to enroll at Florida State University to play baseball and American football for the Florida State Seminoles. Winston won the 2013 Heisman Trophy and after an undefeated football season, led the Seminoles to a BCS National Championship victory over the Auburn Tigers, was the Seminoles' closer for the 2014 baseball season, and was the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.[8][9]

See also

References

  1. "Blog | Baseball America Draft Blog | June 4 Draft Date Makes Stanek Ineligible". Baseball America. 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  2. "Ultimate Astros » Astros clinch No. 1 pick in 2012 MLB draft". Blog.chron.com. 2011-09-22. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  3. "AL Elias rankings". USA Today. November 1, 2007. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  4. "Brewers have four ranked FAs". JSOnline. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  5. Nicholson-Smith, Ben. "Modified Procedure For Type A Free Agents". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
  6. Dilbeck, Steve (September 5, 2012). "Chad Billingsley's season ends; just-drafted Steven Rodriguez up". latimes.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
  7. Angert, Alex (2012-09-05). "Lefty Rodriguez is first 2012 draftee to reach bigs". mlb.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
  8. Dodd, Dennis (January 7, 2014). "Florida State fulfills BCS destiny in win over Auburn". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  9. Fraley, Gerry (January 5, 2014). "Rangers want to give Florida State's Jameis Winston opportunity to be two-sport star". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 7, 2013.

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