1. Stats are park/schedule adjusted from College Splits. I dug around for stats for all junior college and non-Division I players; those numbers are obviously as is, i.e. not park/schedule adjusted.
2. If your favorite player is missing, then chances are a lot higher it was a copy/paste fail and not my complete and utter lack of baseball knowledge. I mean, sure, it could still be the latter, but if there’s somebody obvious that I’ve ignored, please give a gentle reminder in the comments or via email (robozga at gmail dot com). It’s also possible I mentally shifted a guy’s position in my head, so don’t rule out your player suddenly popping up on another position list.
3. Players designated as FAVORITEs were given that tag prior to the season, or, in some cases, upon enrolling in college. In other words, just because a guy is a FAVORITE doesn’t mean he’s automatically guaranteed a high placement on the list. I’m stubborn about which players I like, true, but I’m also quite cognizant of the fact prospect status is fluid.
4. Final opinions are all mine, but information has been culled from a variety of sources. Like anybody likely reading this site, I’m an avid follower of all things Baseball America and Perfect Game. Seriously, if you are into the draft/prospects at all, I highly recommend getting subscriptions to both sites. I also have a small but trustworthy network of friends in the game I occasionally call upon for information on prospects, especially those off the beaten path. Consider the little scouting notes section on each player a synthesis on what I’ve read, heard, and seen about each player. I’m in no way an expert and literally nothing I write, positively or negatively, influences what pro teams actually do on draft day. I’m just a baseball loving guy who has taken a hobby way, way, way too far.
5. I’m happy to answer any and all questions I can over email or in the comments. Also, for the sake of my already waning sanity, I didn’t include everything I had on every player — you’ll see some blank spots sprinkled throughout — so please don’t hesitate to ask if there’s something about a specific guy you want answered.
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This year’s college group of second basemen very closely resembles the college catching class profiled just a few days ago, especially when considering the prospects perched at or near the top of each list. There are a handful of guys I think who can be average or better big league regulars at the position (Kemp, Asuaje, Mazzilli, maybe Riddle), but I think the most realistic projection for any college second baseman this year — most years, really — is useful multi-position backup. That’s one of the factors heavily considered in these rankings: can this player handle a position other than 2B? We all know there is no room for a straight backup 2B in today’s game, so it is imperative that young second base “prospects” coming up show the ability to play at least passable defense at multiple spots, whether that’s SS (ideally), 3B, or even the OF.
2B
1. Vanderbilt JR 2B/OF Tony Kemp: easy plus speed, but needs to pick spots and read pitchers better; well above-average range at both 2B and CF; not much power, but enough punch to keep pitching honest; leadoff profile as hitter; takes mighty hacks, but does it with a pretty, compact swing; great athlete; reminds me a little bit of Zeke DeVoss, third round pick in 2011; love the shortness in his swing, very quick to the ball; 5-6, 165 pounds
2011: .337/.444/.425 – 39 BB/30 K – 252 AB
2012: .266/.402/.402 – 42 BB/39 K – 22/26 SB – 241 AB
2013: .427/.508/.546 – 31 BB/24 K – 28/40 SB – 218 AB
2. Nova Southeastern JR 2B Carlos Asuaje: strong hit tool; quick bat; surprising pop; good speed; good defender at both second and third, playable at SS; patient approach; could be plus at 2B with more reps; very smart hitter; level swing plane; line drive machine; FAVORITE; 5-8, 165 pounds
2011: .355/.432/.498 – 28 BB/15 K – 13/16 SB – 211 AB
2012: .389/.480/.611 – 30 BB/18 K – 15/18 SB – 190 AB
2013: .320/.441/.449 – 38 BB/13 K – 32/35 SB – 178 AB
3. Connecticut SR 2B LJ Mazzilli: above-average speed; good athlete; chance to be really good defender; no discernible platoon split; average power upside; chance to hit for enough power and show enough speed to play regularly; 6-1, 190 pounds
2011: .375/.425/.535 – 21 BB/28 K – 275 AB
2012: .389/.451/.619 – 23 BB/29 K – 16/21 SB – 239 AB
2013: .392/.436/.560 – 22 BB/23 K – 28/32 SB – 232 AB
4. Kentucky JR 2B/SS JT Riddle: good approach to hitting; solid power to gaps; could be good defender at 3B with time, some think he could be above-average or better at SS or CF; good speed; pretty swing; good arm; 6-3, 180 pounds
2011: .294/.369/.405 – 17 BB/31 K – 163 AB
2012: .279/.350/.407 – 17 BB/25 K – 3/4 SB – 226 AB
2013: .327/.408/.399 – 23 BB/13 K – 6/9 SB – 208 AB
5. Iowa Western SO 2B Grant Kay: good defensive tools; above-average power; all he does is hit; uses whole field; above-average speed; can also play 3B; average at best arm; can get too aggressive; good athlete; Louisville transfer; FAVORITE; 6-0, 185 pounds
2013: .381/.447/.619 – 7 BB/10 K – 10/12 SB – 97 AB
6. Austin Peay State JR 2B/C Jordan Hankins: strong hit tool; some pop; average defender; above-average arm; could also play 3B; FAVORITE; 5-10, 190 pounds
2011: .303/.394/.447 – 26 BB/22 K – 188 AB
2012: .292/.406/.480 – 37 BB/16 K – 3/5 SB – 250 AB
2013: .322/.432/.505 – 37 BB/22 K – 7/9 SB – 214 AB
7. Houston JR 2B Frankie Ratcliff: plus runner; sneaky pop; good defender; kicked off Miami team; Pensacola JC transfer; 5-9, 185 pounds
2013: .311/.426/.490 – 38 BB/33 K – 11/12 SB – 196 AB
8. Kansas State JR 2B Ross Kivett: plus speed; plus-plus instincts in field and on bases; great base runner; love his approach; sneaky pop; has to clean up defense, but has athleticism and reactions to do so in time; 6-0, 200 pounds
2012: .277/.390/.366 – 34 BB/26 K – 25/29 SB – 224 AB
2013: .372/.447/.475 – 23 BB/22 K – 27/37 SB – 223 AB
9. Clemson JR 2B Shane Kennedy: strong hit tool; emerging pop, really impressive power upside; 55 speed; can play anywhere in infield; 6-3, 190 pounds
2013: .358/.453/.487 – 38 BB/44 K – 19/24 SB – 193 AB
10. Clemson JR 2B/SS Steve Wilkerson: above-average speed; great athlete; good defensive tools; really good at 2B; power hasn’t come on; strong arm; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds
2011: .192/.333/.192 – 11 BB/13 K – 52 AB
2012: .310/.369/.399 – 23 BB/37 K – 11/13 SB -258 AB
2013: .348/.428/.490 – 28 BB/44 K – 10/14 SB – 198 AB
11. Arizona JR 2B Johnny Field: future average bat without much power, some to gaps; below-average arm, but accurate; below-average speed, but uses it as well as one can; transition to 2B will be one to watch, but should be fine there once re-acclimated; LF only in outfield; good approach; 5-10, 195 pounds
2011: .257/.337/.411 – 18 BB/21 K – 175 AB
2012: .323/.441/.455 – 45 BB/26 K – 12/20 SB – 257 AB
2013: .297/.384/.446 – 26 BB/22 K – 16/22 SB – 222 AB
12. UC Santa Barbara JR 2B/SS Brandon Trinkwon: fantastic approach; fearless hitter, no problems swinging hard with two strikes; thin; good athlete; good defensive tools; not the strongest arm, but quick release; others worry about his arm strength, but I think he’s got enough to hang some at SS; defense is legit; average speed; FAVORITE; 6-2, 170 pounds
2012: .322/.440/.465 – 40 BB/24 K – 7/10 SB – 202 AB
2013: .290/.380/.400 – 28 BB/26 K – 10/12 SB – 210 AB
13. CC Southern Nevada FR 2B Evan Van Hoosier: love his approach; good speed; good defender; good enough arm; like his power upside; FAVORITE; 6-0, 190 pounds
2013: .369/.454/.608 – 20 BB/15 K – 16/21 SB – 176 AB
14. Louisville JR 2B/SS Ty Young: plus arm, others have it barely average but I like what I saw; good speed; smart baserunner; good defender; can also play 3B; employs a wide stance with a little bat waggle; intriguing opposite field power; little bit of a physical resemblance to a lefty Mike Young; 5-10, 180 pounds
2011: .209/.331/.295 – 22 BB/42 K – 139 AB
2012: .339/.463/.533 – 23 BB/34 K – 15/19 SB – 180 AB
2013: .392/.472/.593 – 23 BB/35 K – 26/31 SB – 199 AB
15. Tampa JR 2B/3B Zach Alvord: quick bat; strong arm; above-average speed; good glove; some pop; can also play SS when needed; Auburn transfer; FAVORITE; 6-0, 185 pounds
2011: .211/.282/.296 – 6 BB/23 K – 71 AB
2012: .253/.306/.404 – 14 BB/40 K – 1/4 SB – 178 AB
2013: .344/.404/.490 – 11 BB/10 K – 1/2 SB – 96 AB
16. Long Beach State JR 2B/OF Jeff McNeil: good approach; short to ball; solid defender; has also played SS; 6-1, 165 pounds
2011: .313/.366/.349 – 10 BB/20 K – 166 AB
2012: .299/.370/.345 – 13 BB/12 K – 6/12 SB – 194 AB
2013: .419/.466/.529 – 12 BB/10 K – 14/19 SB – 210 AB
17. Virginia SR 2B/OF Reed Gragnani: gap power; defense will have to be brought along; has always been able to hit, just needs pro at bats to show it; 5-11, 180 pounds
2011: .287/.406/.353 – 20 BB/14 K – 136 AB
2012: .391/.447/.420 – 2 BB/10 K – 0/1 SB – 69 AB
2013: .359/.426/.500 – 22 BB/9 K – 4/7 SB – 184 AB
18. Northwestern JR 2B/RHP Kyle Ruchim: gap power; great approach; solid defender; average speed; strong arm; makes all the plays; can also play some SS and CF; legitimate prospect on mound with 88-92 FB, 93 peak; flashes plus SL; 5-10, 180 pounds
2011: .219/.268/.318 – 13 BB/26 K – 192 AB
2012: .284/.369/.407 – 22 BB/23 K – 10/13 SB – 204 AB
2013: .389/.462/.563 – 23 BB/24 K – 10/14 SB – 167 AB
2011: 12.05 K/9 | 18.2 IP
2012: 11.57 K/9 | 2.41 BB/9 | 2.34 FIP | 18.2 IP
2013: 9.87 K/9 | 4.67 BB/9 | 3.21 FIP | 34.2 IP
19. North Carolina A&T JR 2B/SS Luke Tendler: gap power; good athlete; should stick up the middle; 5-11, 180 pounds
2011: .347/.370/.563 – 10 BB/16 K – 213 AB
2012: .285/.323/.466 – 10 BB/34 K – 2/3 SB – 221 AB
2013: .379/.442/.626 – 20 BB/27 K – 17/20 SB – 195 AB
20. Florida Gulf Coast JR 2B/3B Brandon Bednar: average speed; can also play 1B, SS, and all OF spots; intriguing size and upside; 6-4, 185 pounds
2012: .329/.411/.375 – 29 BB/34 K – 2/4 SB – 216 AB
2013: .399/.452/.527 – 15 BB/23 K – 7/10 SB – 243 AB
21. Regis SR 2B/OF Nick Billinger: gap power; above-average to plus speed; strong hit tool; little power; can play 2B, 3B, LF, and RF; average defender; strong utility future; 6-0, 170 pounds
2013: .403/.450/.511 – 19 BB/12 K – 8/10 SB – 186 AB
22. UNC Wilmington SR 2B Michael Bass: good speed; 5-9, 185 pounds
2011: .297/.383/.410 – 22 BB/46 K – 195 AB
2012: .339/.400/.407 – 20 BB/40 K – 20/23 SB – 221 AB
2013: .431/.517/.609 – 29 BB/26 K – 25/26 SB – 197 AB
23. Brigham Young rJR 2B/SS Adam Law: good speed; strong arm; can literally play anywhere; 6-1, 200 pounds
2012: .202/.279/.240 – 13 BB/25 K – 3/4 SB – 129 AB
2013: .381/.456/.536 – 28 BB/33 K – 14/17 SB – 194 AB
24. Oklahoma City SR 2B/SS Chase Jensen: good athlete; big power upside; lots of swing and miss; another worthy size and upside gamble; Houston transfer; 6-3, 185 pounds
2013: .332/.380/.610 – 14 BB/32 K – 15/17 SB – 205 AB
25. Cal State Bakersfield JR 2B/SS Tyler Shryock: average hit tool; average speed; gap power; steady glove; 6-0, 170 pounds
2012: .270/.341/.373 – 19 BB/39 K – 2/5 SB – 185 AB
2013: .341/.399/.410 – 23 BB/26 K – 4/6 SB – 249 AB
26. UC Davis rSO 2B Tino Lipson: plus speed; plus defender; might not be signable, but one to watch; 5-10, 150 pounds
2012: .338/.376/.375 – 9 BB/14 K – 3/7 SB – 160 AB
2013: .386/.444/.438 – 13 BB/10 K – 9/11 SB – 153 AB
27. Mississippi State JR 2B Brett Pirtle: 55 speed; strong arm; good glove; 5-9, 175 pounds
2013: .333/.448/.424 – 19 BB/20 K – 10/10 SB – 165 AB
28. Rice SR 2B Christian Stringer: average speed; solid defender; impressed with hit tool; 5-11, 185 pounds
2012: .356/.460/.470 – 39 BB/27 K – 6/11 SB – 236 AB
2013: .322/.427/.436 – 33 BB/25 K – 2/3 SB – 211 AB
29. Wake Forest SR 2B/3B Mark Rhine: strong hit tool; little power; good speed; strong arm; 6-1, 185 pounds
2011: .180/.276/.210 – 7 BB/15 K – 100 AB
2012: .275/.347/.339 – 16 BB/20 K – 5/7 SB – 171 AB
2013: .337/.476/.436 – 33 BB/20 K – 6/7 SB – 181 AB
30. Indiana State rSR 2B Koby Kraemer: surprising pop; above-average speed; capable defender all over diamond, strong at 2B; great athlete; 5-9, 190 pounds
2011: .322/.371/.466 – 18 BB/28 K – 236 AB
2012: .262/.319/.360 – 14 BB/45 K – 3/3 SB – 225 AB
2013: .294/.380/.450 – 22 BB/24 K – 6/10 SB – 180 AB
31. Ave Maria SR 2B/SS Alex Sanchez: steady defender; gap power; plus arm; average at best speed; 6-1, 190 pounds
2013: .386/.428/.488 – 19 BB/21 K – 19/24 SB – 246 AB
32. Seminole State CC SO 2B/SS Angelo Amendolare: plus speed; sneaky pop; average at best arm; 5-9, 165 pounds
2013: .366/.416/.421 – 9 BB/9 K – 23/28 SB – 183 AB
33. Louisville SR 2B Nick Ratajczak: good defender; average speed; swing geared for contact; don’t think he is as big as listed; makeup makes him potential org guy who should stick; 5-10, 180 pounds
2012: .339/.462/.392 – 28 BB/9 K – 6/11 SB – 245 AB
2013: .295/.409/.364 – 26 BB/8 K – 9/9 SB – 217 AB
34. Georgia Tech SR 2B/OF Sam Dove: above-average speed; steady defender; strong arm; 6-2, 190 pounds
2011: .322/.411/.368 – 21 BB/32 K – 171 AB
2012: .333/.400/.421 – 25 BB/41 K – 12/13 SB – 228 AB
2013: .304/.384/.430 – 28 BB/41 K – 6/9 SB – 214 AB
35. Arizona State JR 2B Mike Benjamin: good defender; too aggressive; some pop; solid speed; 6-0, 200 pounds
2012: .322/.408/.438 – 7 BB/20 K – 5/7 SB – 121 AB
2013: .375/.403/.611 – 8 BB/43 K – 4/8 SB – 216 AB
36. Villanova rSR 2B Tyler Sciacca: steady glove; impressive pop; runs everywhere; 5-10, 175 pounds
2012: .373/.441/.518 – 24 BB/54 K – 17/21 SB – 220 AB
2013: .371/.461/.547 – 21 BB/33 K – 8/11 SB – 170 AB
37. Georgia Tech JR 2B/SS Mott Hyde: strong arm; slightly above-average speed; steady glove that could be really good in time; gap power; whole field approach to hitting; 5-11, 180 pounds
2011: .288/.366/.410 – 24 BB/48 K – 229 AB
2012: .271/.329/.421 – 16 BB/48 K – 11/15 SB – 214 AB
2013: .255/.368/.433 – 28 BB/40 K – 6/10 SB – 203 AB
38. Alabama SR 2B Kenny Roberts: strong hit tool; 5-8, 190 pounds
2012: .169/.242/.254 – 9 BB/43 K – 3/3 SB – 142 AB
2013: .281/.384/.419 – 27 BB/41 K – 7/11 SB – 217 AB
39. Indiana SR 2B Michael Basil: steady glove; 6-1, 210 pounds
2011: .241/.286/.397 – 8 BB/43 K – 174 AB
2012: .272/.331/.379 – 16 BB/42 K – 4/8 SB – 224 AB
2013: .318/.413/.449 – 22 BB/25 K – 6/12 SB – 198 AB
40. Richmond JR 2B Adam Forrer: 5-7, 190 pounds
2012: .242/.385/.379 – 39 BB/25 K – 8/11 SB – 182 AB
2013: .272/.413/.451 – 37 BB/30 K – 3/8 SB – 162 AB
41. Longwood JR 2B/SS Matt Dickason: 5-11, 175 pounds
2012: .261/.309/.347 – 14 BB/36 K – 4/6 SB – 199 AB
2013: .363/.398/.450 – 11 BB/11 K – 2/3 SB – 181 AB
42. Alabama State SR 2B/SS Leo Rojas: good first step; above-average speed; good defensive tools; sneaky pop, stronger than you’d think; 5-9, 170 pounds
2012: .238/.306/.321 – 15 BB/33 K – 11/14 SB – 193 AB
2013: .320/.393/.459 – 13 BB/26 K – 13/15 SB – 172 AB
43. South Carolina SR 2B/3B Chase Vergason: steady glove; 5-11, 180 pounds
2013: .278/.370/.394 – 23 BB/21 K – 1/2 SB – 198 AB
44. Miami SR 2B/3B Michael Broad: above-average speed; refined approach at expense of some first pitch pop; has gotten stronger over years; not a very good defender; 5-11, 200 pounds
2011: .272/.401/.440 – 24 BB/24 K – 125 AB
2012: .249/.342/.393 – 19 BB/36 K – 9/14 SB – 173 AB
2013: .283/.388/.354 – 12 BB/18 K – 2/4 SB – 99 AB
45. Mississippi State rSO 2B/OF Demarcus Henderson: great athlete; plus speed; good range at SS, plus range at 2B; solid arm; might yet be moved to CF, but tools still play at 2B if focus improves; 5-10, 170 pounds
2012: .235/.339/.265 – 14 BB/24 K – 6/9 SB – 102 AB
2013: .298/.406/.314 – 20 BB/25 K – 2/6 SB – 121 AB
46. Wichita State JR 2B/SS Dayne Parker: strong hit tool; gap power at best; not much of a defender at present, but think he could be very steady with time; average at best speed; strong arm; can play 3B; great bat control; 5-10, 185 pounds
2012: .267/.331/.355 – 19 BB/20 K – 0/2 SB – 217 AB
2013: .244/.335/.259 – 15 BB/16 K – 0/0 SB – 135 AB
47. Cal State Bakersfield JR 2B Oscar Sanay: 5-7, 185 pounds
2011: .355/.384/.418 – 8 BB/20 K – 220 AB
2012: .312/.385/.337 – 18 BB/25 K – 7/8 SB – 205 AB
2013: .364/.448/.493 – 23 BB/22 K – 4/6 SB – 217 AB
48. San Jose State JR 2B Jacob Valdez: 5-9, 185 pounds
2011: .307/.402/.396 – 22 BB/24 K -192 AB
2012: .230/.309/.290 – 13 BB/21 K – 4/6 SB – 183 AB
2013: .351/.412/.434 – 16 BB/12 K – 8/11 SB – 205 AB
49. St. Bonaventure SR 2B Jason Radwan: 5-10, 185 pounds
2012: .311/.403/.425 – 29 BB/27 K – 1/2 SB – 193 AB
2013: .422/.493/.514 – 23 BB/20 K – 2/4 SB – 185 AB
50. Monmouth JR 2B/SS Jake Gronsky: 6-1, 185 pounds
2012: .308/.371/.432 – 12 BB/38 K – 4/5 SB – 227 AB
2013: .327/.396/.478 – 16 BB/25 K – 3/5 SB – 205 AB
51. North Dakota State JR 2B Wes Satzinger: 6-3, 200 pounds
2012: .281/.380/.371 – 23 BB/32 K – 6/6 SB – 210 AB
2013: .296/.366/.489 – 10 BB/22 K – 3/3 SB – 135 AB
52. Cal Poly SR 2B Denver Chavez: 5-10, 180 pounds
2011: .277/.379/.345 – 16 BB/14 K – 119 AB
2012: .288/.429/.388 – 16 BB/22 K – 8/11 SB – 80 AB
2013: .384/.443/.484 – 16 BB/18 K – 17/18 SB – 219 AB
53. Ohio State rSR 2B Ryan Cypret
2011: .318/.396/.423 – 21 BB/25 K – 201 AB
2012: .245/.359/.312 – 37 BB/57 K – 5/7 SB – 237 AB
2013: .287/.387/.426 – 25 BB/25 K – 5/10 SB – 188 AB
54. Sacramento State SR 2B Andrew Ayers: 5-11, 200 pounds
2012: .377/.433/.518 – 17 BB/27 K – 3/5 SB – 220 AB
2013: .348/.395/.570 – 12 BB/28 K – 4/5 SB – 207 AB
55. Oregon JR 2B Aaron Payne: above-average speed; plus defender; 5-11, 180 pounds
2012: .311/.434/.396 – 28 BB/40 K – 17/23 SB – 235 AB
2013: .291/.419/.343 – 27 BB/31 K – 14/19 SB – 172 AB
56. Baylor rJR 2B Lawton Langford: plus defender; 5-10, 150 pounds
2012: .301/.424/.354 – 39 BB/39 K – 7/10 SB – 206 AB
2013: .297/.427/.326 – 33 BB/26 K – 6/9 SB – 172 AB
57. Kentucky JR 2B Matt Reida: good glove; 5-11, 180 pounds
2012: .235/.296/.310 – 16 BB/44 K – 4/5 SB – 213 AB
2013: .275/.371/.330 – 26 BB/29 K – 5/8 SB – 182 AB
58. Southern California SR 2B/SS Adam Landecker: 6-1, 180 pounds
2011: .307/.416/.347 – 16 BB/27 K – 150 AB
2012: .349/.438/.375 – 17 BB/17 K – 4/6 SB – 152 AB
2013: .432/.475/.584 – 8 BB/22 K – 5/7 SB – 185 AB
59. Stanford JR 2B/SS Danny Diekroeger: average at best speed; steady glove; 6-1, 190 pounds
2012: .365/.431/.521 – 9 BB/6 K – 1/1 SB – 96 AB
2013: .329/.374/.419 – 11 BB/24 K – 6/8 SB – 210 AB
60. Tulane SR 2B Brennan Middleton: solid speed; good defender; can play some SS; strong utility future; 6-0, 190 pounds
2011: .291/.379/.381 – 16 BB/17 K – 134 AB
2012: .378/.436/.454 – 17 BB/32 K – 14/18 SB – 196 AB
2013: .360/.432/.408 – 13 BB/28 K – 9/13 SB – 211 AB
61. Loyola Marymount SR 2B Cullen Mahoney: pretty swing; can get too aggressive; gap power; steady defender; good hit tool; 6-2, 190 pounds
2012: .277/.405/.376 – 34 BB/34 K – 4/7 SB – 173 AB
2013: .305/.357/.399 – 16 BB/37 K – 7/13 SB – 203 AB
62. Gonzaga SR 2B Clayton Eslick: 5-11, 170 pounds
2011: .273/.329/.326 – 10 BB/21 K – 132 AB
2012: .350/.469/.447 – 33 BB/15 K – 0/1 SB – 197 AB
2013: .289/.399/.404 – 23 BB/19 K – 0/1 SB – 166 AB
63. UCLA JR 2B/OF Kevin Williams: interesting yet underdeveloped hit tool; great athlete; plus defensive tools; average speed; all the pieces are there, but hasn’t put it together yet; 6-0, 200 pounds
2011: .210/.261/.226 – 4 BB/17 K – 62 AB
2012: .289/.405/.358 – 20 BB/26 K – 4/7 SB – 159 AB
2013: .229/.319/.289 – 10 BB/22 K – 1/2 SB – 83 AB
64. Howard JC SO 2B/SS Josh Ake: good range; UNC transfer
2013: .278/.363/.356 – 12 BB/11 K – 3/5 SB – 90 AB
65. New Mexico State SR 2B Parker Hipp: 6-2, 200 pounds
2011: .272/.407/.396 – 38 BB/17 K – 169 AB
2012: .258/.424/.344 – 59 BB/30 K – 4/6 SB – 209 AB
2013: .208/.350/.337 – 35 BB/17 K – 6/8 SB – 178 AB
66. Kent State JR 2B/SS Derek Toadvine: good athlete; plus speed; leadoff profile; 5-11, 180 pounds
2012: .244/.305/.267 – 20 BB/42 K – 8/11 SB – 225 AB
2013: .288/.375/.332 – 26 BB/49 K – 26/27 SB – 226 AB
67. Maine SR 2B/SS Mike Fransoso: 6-0, 180 pounds
2011: .311/.387/.518 – 16 BB/25 K – 164 AB
2012: .341/.424/.529 – 27 BB/25 K – 19/27 SB – 223 AB
2013: .364/.438/.513 – 18 BB/21 K – 18/22 SB – 195 AB
68. James Madison SR 2B/SS Casey Goss: good defender; some power upside; 5-11, 180 pounds
2012: .270/.335/.333 – 17 BB/22 K – 21/29 SB – 222 AB
2013: .379/.446/.480 – 20 BB/16 K – 4/7 SB – 177 AB
69. San Diego State JR 2B Tim Zier: 5-10, 200 pounds
2011: .311/.382/.338 – 19 BB/26 K – 219 AB
2012: .313/.389/.374 – 22 BB/31 K – 10/14 SB – 211 AB
2013: .366/.432/.446 – 16 BB/29 K – 14/16 SB – 224 AB
70. Maine JR 2B/SS Troy Black: 6-1, 165 pounds
2011: .373/.454/.470 – 10 BB/14 K – 83 AB
2012: .350/.398/.382 – 10 BB/15 K – 17/19 SB – 157 AB
2013: .377/.425/.437 – 14 BB/22 K – 12/15 SB – 167 AB
71. Arkansas-Little Rock JR 2B Chris Burk: 5-8, 180 pounds
2012: .254/.389/.416 – 23 BB/53 K – 7/10 SB – 173 AB
2013: .355/.453/.533 – 23 BB/42 K – 6/11 SB – 197 AB
72. Saint Louis SR 2B Mike Levine: 5-8, 170 pounds
2011: .281/.371/.331 – 19 BB/18 K – 178 AB
2012: .290/.421/.378 – 30 BB/21 K – 6/11 SB – 217 AB
2013: .365/.433/.453 – 18 BB/15 K – 3/6 SB
73. Sam Houston State SR 2B Jessie Plumlee: 5-11, 200 pounds
2012: .277/.333/.309 – 20 BB/21 K – 4/6 SB – 191 AB
2013: .340/.451/.436 – 21 BB/23 K – 5/5 SB – 156 AB
74. Seattle SR 2B Nick Latta: 6-3, 190 pounds
2012: .225/.317/.326 – 8 BB/21 K – 3/3 SB – 89 AB
2013: .352/.425/.560 – 12 BB/30 K – 5/7 SB – 125 AB
75. Stephen F. Austin State SR 2B Freddy Villalobos: average at best defender; 6-0, 190 pounds
2012: .330/.376/.447 – 7 BB/35 K – 3/6 SB – 206 AB
2013: .341/.397/.505 – 10 BB/33 K – 1/2 SB – 208 AB
76. Arkansas SR 2B Jacob Mahan: 6-0, 185 pounds
2012: .250/.319/.271 – 13 BB/18 K – 2/2 SB – 144 AB
2013: .278/.394/.361 – 26 BB/16 K – 1/2 SB – 158 AB
77. Wake Forest JR 2B Conor Keniry: 6-2, 190 pounds
2012: .273/.369/.338 – 29 BB/40 K – 12/16 SB – 198 AB
2013: .273/.379/.360 – 24 BB/29 K – 2/6 SB – 150 AB
78. James Madison SR 2B/C Brad Shaban: 6-0, 200 pounds
2011: .252/.373/.376 – 26 BB/35 K – 210 AB
2012: .249/.362/.392 – 21 BB/27 K – 6/8 SB – 181 AB
2013: .297/.357/.492 – 5 BB/18 K – 2/2 SB – 118 AB
79. Nicholls State JR 2B Phillip Lyons: 6-0, 170 pounds
2012: .340/.407/.396 – 16 BB/29 K – 16/23 SB – 212 AB
2013: .303/.395/.375 – 30 BB/27 K – 14/21 SB – 208 AB
80. Binghamton JR 2B Daniel Nevares: 5-10, 180 pounds
2012: .336/.403/.455 – 14 BB/19 K – 0/2 SB – 143 AB
2013: .339/.369/.483 – 10 BB/25 K – 0/2 SB – 174 AB
81. Virginia Commonwealth SR 2B/SS Jordan Weymouth: Texas transfer; 5-11, 180 pounds
2012: .294/.371/.382 – 14 BB/32 K – 8/11 SB – 228 AB
2013: .335/.399/.447 – 14 BB/22 K – 3/3 SB – 179 AB
82. San Francisco SR 2B Jason Mahood: 5-9, 185 pounds
2012: .289/.361/.378 – 17 BB/21 K – 1/5 SB – 201 AB
2013: .308/.395/.370 – 18 BB/25 K – 3/7 SB – 208 AB
83. North Florida SR 2B Joe Wielbruda: good glove; 5-11, 180 pounds
2012: .312/.354/.362 – 6 BB/13 K – 4/6 SB – 199 AB
2013: .352/.415/.383 – 15 BB/16 K – 8/13 SB – 230 AB
84. Delaware SR 2B DJ Long: 5-11, 190 pounds
2011: .261/.354/.394 – 28 BB/34 K – 218 AB
2012: .264/.359/.421 – 32 BB/31 K – 2/4 SB – 235 AB
2013: .261/.332/.440 – 24 BB/33 K – 2/2 SB – 218 AB
85. Lafayette SR 2B/RHP Kevin Casey: 6-1, 180 pounds
2012: .290/.393/.420 – 15 BB/31 K – 0/0 SB – 100 AB
2013: .311/441/.421 – 32 BB/38 K – 9/9 SB – 164 AB
86. Fordham SR 2B Mike Mauri: can play anywhere but SS and C; 5-9, 175 pounds
2012: .335/.412/.415 – 23 BB/38 K – 9/12 SB – 200 AB
2013: .286/.417/.323 – 39 BB/17 K – 12/20 SB – 189 AB
87. Middle Tennessee State SR 2B Johnny Thomas: New Orleans transfer; 5-10, 170 pounds
2011: .250/.317/.309 – 20 BB/23 K – 220 AB
2012: .277/.324/.442 – 14 BB/22 K – 231 AB – 9/15 SB
2013: .284/.372/.362 – 29 BB/20 K – 5/7 SB – 218 AB
88. Liberty SR 2B Bryan Aanderud: strong hit tool; steady defender; 5-10, 190 pounds
2012: .364/.467/.450 – 32 BB/18 K – 5/6 SB – 220 AB
2013: .342/.421/.388 – 24 BB/20 K – 3/3 SB – 219 AB
89. Appalachian State SR 2B Hector Crespo: plus speed; 5-10, 175 pounds
2011: .295/.412/.379 – 38 BB/29 K – 190 AB
2012: .269/.388/.368 – 45 BB/46 K – 30/33 SB – 234 AB
2013: .318/.372/.444 – 18 BB/33 K – 21/27 SB – 223 AB
90. Missouri JR 2B Dillon Everett: good defender; 5-11, 185 pounds
2011: .205/.286/.227 – 5 BB/10 K – 44 AB
2012: .200/.326/.231 – 22 BB/24 K – 2/4 SB – 195 AB
2013: .281/.348/.356 – 10 BB/25 K – 1/2 SB – 146 AB
91. Siena JR 2B Vince Citro: 6-3, 200 pounds
2012: .285/.366/.325 – 24 BB/29 K – 4/10 SB – 200 AB
2013: .326/.409/.405 – 22 BB/15 K – 14/19 SB – 190 AB
92. Massachusetts JR 2B Rob McLam: 5-9, 165 pounds
2012: .296/.412/.337 – 15 BB/15 K – 7/11 SB – 98 AB
2013: .288/.371/.356 – 16 BB/15 K – 11/14 SB – 177 AB
93. Nebraska-Omaha JR 2B Caleb Palensky: good approach; 6-1, 190 pounds
2012: .233/.329/.339 – 19 BB/34 K – 3/5 SB – 180 AB
2013: .266/.351/.350 – 17 BB/17 K – 2/4 SB – 143 AB
94. Wright State SR 2B Sam Picchiotti: 5-8, 180 pounds
2012: .235/.310/.302 – 15 BB/21 K – 4/5 SB – 149 AB
2013: .308/.367/.442 – 11 BB/11 K – 2/3 SB – 120 AB
95. Furman SR 2B/OF Will Muzika: 5-11, 185 pounds
2011: .257/.352/.400 – 27 BB/32 K – 210 AB
2012: .264/.368/.375 – 28 BB/41 K – 18/21 SB – 208 AB
2013: .300/.384/.457 – 25 BB/48 K – 22/28 SB – 223 AB
96. Manhattan SR 2B/SS Nick Camastro: good speed; 6-0, 190 pounds
2011: .327/.437/.381 – 18 BB/26 K – 168 AB
2012: .319/.438/.410 – 24 BB/18 K – 20/26 SB – 210 AB
2013: .315/.413/.404 – 17 BB/16 K – 15/20 SB – 203 AB
97. Creighton SR 2B/SS Alex Staehely: 6-0, 180 pounds
2011: .281/.336/.447 – 12 BB/48 K – 228 AB
2012: .216/.276/.269 – 13 BB/42 K – 2/3 SB – 208 AB
2013: .275/.386/.392 – 26 BB/29 K – 1/5 SB – 171 AB
98. East Tennessee State SR 2B Derek Niesman: 5-11, 200 pounds
2012: .263/.355/.331 – 12 BB/19 K – 6/8 SB – 118 AB
2013: .289/.359/.378 – 15 BB/15 K – 3/6 SB – 180 AB
99. Buffalo SR 2B Jon Mestas: 6-0, 185 pounds
2012: .277/.358/.404 – 20 BB/36 K – 1/3 SB – 188 AB
2013: .268/.386/.361 – 26 BB/26 K – 7/9 SB – 183 AB
100. North Dakota SR 2B Kris Kwak: 6-3, 200 pounds
2012: .298/.407/.423 – 38 BB/28 K – 1/2 SB – 208 AB
2013: .277/.405/.343 – 29 BB/23 K – 8/13 SB – 137 AB
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And because I can’t help myself, here are 10 extra players to keep tabs on for draft day and beyond…
101. Central Arkansas SR 2B/SS Blake Marchal: 5-10, 185 pounds
2012: .274/.397/.298 – 30 BB/32 K – 19/23 SB – 168 AB
2013: .256/.387/.340 – 35 BB/35 K – 25/29 SB – 203 AB
102. South Dakota State SR 2B Andrew Melton: 5-10, 165 pounds
2012: .232/.335/.317 – 22 BB/27 K – 3/3 SB – 142 AB
2013: .255/.385/.329 – 31 BB/29 K – 2/4 SB – 161 AB
103. Valparaiso SR 2B/3B Tanner Vavra: smart hitter; 6-0, 190 pounds
2012: .323/.418/.406 – 16 BB/35 K – 15/19 SB – 229 AB
2013: .332/.419/.388 – 14 BB/27 K – 11/16 SB – 196 AB
104. Cornell SR 2B Brenton Peters: 5-9, 150 pounds
2011: .305/.397/.438 – 14 BB/12 K – 105 AB
2012: .292/.440/.398 – 33 BB/26 K – 5/8 SB – 161 AB
2013: .283/.368/.375 – 14 BB/25 K – 5/8 SB – 120 AB
105. Tennessee Tech SR 2B Michael Morris: 5-10, 190 pounds
2012: .292/.368/.415 – 22 BB/41 K – 0/1 SB – 195 AB
2013: .302/.386/.390 – 22 BB/29 K – 6/6 SB – 159 AB
106. North Carolina State SR 2B/SS Matt Bergquist: good defender; has shown big improvement; gotten stronger; 6-0, 180 pounds
2011: .294/.362/.438 – 22 BB/48 K – 201 AB
2012: .222/.333/.313 – 22 BB/33 K – 2/2 SB – 144 AB
2013: .167/.266/.204 – 6 BB/11 K – 1/1 SB – 54 AB
107. Texas A&M JR 2B/SS Charlie Curl: good athlete; good speed; can play all over, including outfield; good strength; average arm, maybe a touch better now; strong; some pop; solid defender all over; good instincts; quick bat; 5-11, 180 pounds
2011: .276/.336/.336 – 5 BB/28 K – 116 AB
2013: .222/.298/.287 – 6 BB/31 K – 4/4 SB – 108 AB
108. Rhode Island rSR 2B Pat Fortunato: 6-3, 200 pounds
2011: .284/.356/.355 – 18 BB/39 K – 155 AB
2012: .289/.382/.384 – 29 BB/44 K – 11/13 SB – 211 AB
2013: .307/.349/.414 – 13 BB/41 K – 6/7 SB – 215 AB
109. Delaware State SR 2B/3B JP Frey: plus speed; 6-1, 185 pounds
2012: .276/.332/.321 – 13 BB/27 K – 9/11 SB – 196 AB
2013: .304/.345/.348 – 7 BB/26 K – 24/31 SB – 207 AB
110. Holy Cross SR 2B/SS Alex Maldonado: good glove, not so good bat; above-average speed; average at best arm; 5-9, 175 pounds
2011: .274/.316/.325 – 11 BB/40 K – 197 AB
2012: .269/.345/.335 – 21 BB/44 K – 14/21 SB – 212 AB
2013: .239/.330/.290 – 20 BB/25 K – 9/13 SB – 176 AB
The Baseball Draft Report 
Rob, did not see Isaac Rodriguez Southern Miss second base. You had him listed in the past as a SS but has been a second base since freshmen year. He had a very good year and numbers in Conference USA lead team in many categories and Conf. USA bat avg. and in top ten in several. Can you give me you input on him.
I’ve stubbornly kept him at SS despite all evidence to the contrary. Have him in my top ten senior SS list, and in the top 25-35ish or so overall college SS list. Still finalizing things, though. My man on the scene who has seen him a bunch remains insistent that he can play a good enough SS to stick professionally, at least initially. Either way, I think it is fair to say his future will be as a SS/2B or, if you prefer, 2B/SS utility infielder capable of backing up multiple spots. Likewise, either way, I’ll be rooting for him.
I think there may have been a copy/paste error or something for Parker Hipp’s statistics. I was wondering if you could give me your impressions on him. Also was wondering what you thought of Jacoby Jones from LSU playing second at the next level? Think he can handle it?
Also shouldn’t guys like Fransoso and Sciacca get a little bump since they can at least fake it at shortstop? I’m a big fan of both, Fransoso in particular reminds me a bit of another Maine shortstop, Mike Bordick.
Hipp gets dinged very badly on the park/schedule adjustments provided by College Splits. Their adjustments aren’t gospel and I’m inclined to think they are a little extreme in certain cases, but I do think they provide a little bit of needed context, especially when you see some of the crazy run environments out there. When a team averages almost 7 runs/game and puts up a cumulative .288/.398/.436 line, something’s up. Unfortunately I don’t have anything updated on him, but I did have this from last year when I ranked him as the 63rd best college 2B: “raw totals are inflated by home park, but park/schedule adjusted numbers still show his tremendous plate discipline; getting him into pro ball may help him go back to a less power-oriented swing; solid glove”
One interesting thing on Hipp that I’ve read — can’t find the link now, but it was in a recent interview with him — is that he’s already been in contact with a few different independent leagues in the event he isn’t drafted. He also mentioned playing more SS than I had known — as extensively as I try to cover everything, some things do fall through the cracks — so that’s interesting.
I think Jones could definitely handle 2B. Heck, some days I think he could be just fine at SS if given enough time. Ultimately, however, I think he profiles best as one of those guys who would be best moved to an “easier” — more natural, might be a better way of putting it — defensive position (CF) to allow maximum time to focus on hitting. That’s more of a personal preference than anything – as a Phillies fan, I can’t wait for the day the organization gives up the Roman Quinn as SS experiment and just lets him run around in CF and rake.
I wound up a little hypocritical in my rankings when it comes to my “versatility is king” mantra. I weighed it more heavily at the top than I did in the middle and at the bottom, and I’m not really sure why. I think either guy could wind up hanging around the minors long enough to one day pop up in AAA just an injury away from some big league action. Sciacca plays in my backyard, so I’ve seen plenty of him over the years. I think he’s more than a little stretched at SS personally, but that’s just me. Heady guy, nice pop, good makeup…feels like a solid org guy. In fact, I’d say that’s true of the majority of guys past 20 on the list. Lots of org guys that will have to land in the right organization to keep advancing.
Fransoso as Bordick is a really interesting comp. I definitely think I undersold his defensive upside up the middle. In fact, he might have been better off with the shortstop group. Could wind up being a pretty big miss on my part ranking him so low. Good call.
Great response, thanks a lot. Forgot about the park adjustments there.
You are spot on with your projection of Tony Kemp. Kid is a baller and should surprise some people in the coming years. I know your are working on your list for the outfielders in the coming days. Be sure to consider LF Jack Lupo from Vanderbilt in your rankings. He has good speed, a very good glove, and is pretty good with the bat. He has been limited the past few weeks with a groin injury, which is why his stats won’t pop out as much. Thanks
Very good to hear about Kemp. Lupo’s on the OF list — coming tomorrow! — for sure, but he’s in that great big section of guys who are interchangeable (seriously, you could argue for a guy ranked 350 over a guy ranked 150 and I wouldn’t necessarily disagree) depending on a team’s preference. Nice player, good college bat, and worth a late look in the draft. You hit his strengths well, too.
You mentioned Tino Lipson from UC Davis. He was moved to the outfield and Steven Patterson played 2nd base. Patterson might be a sleeper in the draft. A Jr College transfer from San Joaquin Jr College in Stockton, CA. Was a member of the team that won the State Championship in 2011. He batted 4th in the lineup for UC Davis and was Big West Player of the Week in April.
Very interesting note on Lipson, thank you. Position changes like that often get missed by me, so I appreciate when those more vigilant than I can help out. Patterson definitely sounds like a sleeper…wasn’t on my radar at all until you mentioned him, but he should have been! Good call.
I saw the kid from St Bonaventure play, Jason – great batting average and very athletic – second base player – he played against my son’s team this year and was very impressed with him – I wish him much success in his career and the upcoming draft