Great 2012 MLB Draft Review

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From Backing the Pack (linked here)

The 2012 MLB Draft is in the books, and there weren’t as many NC State players taken as we’re accustomed to seeing. The draft has been fundamentally altered by the latest collective bargaining agreement, and that may be a factor in just two State players–only one with college eligibility/leverage remaining–being selected. State did have plenty of incoming recruits taken in the draft, however. Here’s the full list of draftees:

Ryan Warner (RHP) — Rd. 3 Comp B, Pick No. 128
Brett Phillips (OF) — Rd. 6, Pick No. 189
Rowan Wick (C) — Rd. 9, Pick No. 300
Chris Diaz (SS) — Rd. 11, Pick No. 346
Ryan Mathews (OF) — Rd. 27, Pick No. 829
Nicholas Pasquale (RHP) — Rd. 20, Pick No. 623
Matt Tenuta (LHP) — Rd. 25, Pick No. 763
Brad Stone (LHP) — Rd. 35, Pick No. 1086

The guys in bold we either know are going pro or will most likely decide on going pro. Mathews, obviously, is out of college eligibility. Warner has already agreed to terms with the Rockies, while Phillips and Wick have each expressed a desire to skip college. Chris Diaz will be given an above-slot bonus, I suspect, and he will sign. The reason has to do with the draft rules I mentioned earlier.

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6 Responses to Great 2012 MLB Draft Review

  1. dperjar 06/06/2012 at 9:24 PM #

    Isn’t Ryan Mathews a RS Sr?

  2. Manu Ginobili 06/06/2012 at 10:27 PM #

    “Rd. 35, Pick No. 1086” And they do this every year?

    Could someone enlighten me and tell me on average how many of the players drafted every year has a chance to play regularly for an MLB team for at least one season?

  3. vtpackfan 06/07/2012 at 10:04 AM #

    To answer Mano, hardly any get to the show. But they’re getting to play baseball professionaly-something to tell the grandkids 🙂

    I wasn’t too concerned with missing the HS guys to the draft. We hit paydirt last year and we only need a few able bodies to entertainment the program this year.

    Actually am not to worried about pending decision for Diaz. Turner is going to electrify at his natural position at SS. I was surprised somewhat that Canela wasn’t selected somewhere since I away believed that a lefty hat at C was just a no brainer. Obviously scouts have realized what we’ve witnessed in that his work behind the plate needs a lot of assistance. The silver lining is that Rodon and Danny work great together and his batting and patience at the plate is a great asset to the team.

    Other notable guys like Overman and Wilkens not getting picked insures that our pitching will be on solid footing in terms of a balanced amount of starters/relivers with tons of experience. At the entering Fall ball last year I was pretty darn sure that Overman was entering his last season of pitching in College. Goes to show that the draft is whacky and that a modest season can actually benefit a program in some ways.

  4. Lunatic Fringe 06/07/2012 at 12:57 PM #

    ^^ Add to that the majority of the new recruiting class remaing are coming in as pitchers (9 of 12) so we should be in good shape in that department. I realize some the pitchers will be converted, but still come In with the experience.

  5. FuquayWolf 06/08/2012 at 11:18 AM #

    Matt Tenuta (LHP) — Rd. 25, Pick No. 763

    This is Coach Tenuta’s son, and reports have him signing with the Royals and passing on attending State.

    To me, this is the only surprise so far, given that he’s fairly low in the draft. However, kid may just want to get started with baseball, and with his dad’s position, knows that the money will always be there for college if baseball doesn’t work out.

    The new draft rules are taking some time to get used to. Lots of variables around how teams can use “slot money” for picks. BTP’s post has a great breakdown of how the new draft rules work, and the impact they have on college baseball. Here’s some more info on how the Braves are approaching the draft with the new rules (hat tip to David37 on PackPride):

    “Terms of the agreements were not revealed but the Braves typically remain close to slot, and those first five picks are slotted at around $3.3 million, with a suggested bonus of $1.825 million for the first pick and $583,000 for the second. The Braves can spend up to $4.03 million for their top 10 picks without penalty.

    They can spend less and use what remains to sign high school players in lower rounds, above the $100,000 ceiling for players drafted in the 11th round or lower.

    DeMacio said given the new rules, teams have drafted more senior college players in the early rounds so they have money left over for higher leverage high school players. That’s why more high school players were both available and signable for the Braves.”

  6. Dr. BadgerPack 06/08/2012 at 12:47 PM #

    The new rules are why I think the Pirates can’t be too outlandish in their offer to Diaz. They drafted three seniors 1-10. They can’t low-ball Appel or he won’t sign. Figure there will be 300-500K left in the pool to exceed the 100K threshold for the 11-40 picks.

    A guy they drafted in round 14 was a top 50 talent. There are other guys in there they want to sign too, so the kitchen sink won’t get thrown at Diaz. If he wants to leave, he’ll leave- but he isn’t going to get some 500K bonus. More than likely, the bonus will be less than if he played his way into the top 3 rounds next year (harder to do as a senior though).

    That said, if they offer 200K and I’m Diaz, I go unless there is unfinished college business- like, say, Omaha.

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