2007 Major League Baseball draft

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2007 Major League Baseball draft
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General information
Date(s)June 7–8, 2007
Overview
1453 total selections
First selection David Price
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
First round selections64
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The 2007 Major League Baseball draft, was an annual choosing of high school and college baseball players, held on June 7, 2007 and June 8, 2007. The first day session of the draft included the first 25 rounds and was scheduled to be broadcast "live" from Orlando, Florida on television for the first time, [1] on ESPN2 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (1800–2200 UTC). [2] Previously the conference call format draft was broadcast live, along with commentary, on both draft days exclusively from the MLB.com website as streaming audio. In total, the draft featured 50 rounds and 1453 selections. [3]

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First round selections

Tampa Bay selected David Price first overall. Price is a 5x All-Star who won the 2012 American League Cy Young Award. David Price (51006215657) (cropped).jpg
Tampa Bay selected David Price first overall. Price is a 5x All-Star who won the 2012 American League Cy Young Award.
The Royals selected Mike Moustakas second overall. Moustakas is a 3x All-Star. Mike Moustakas 2018.jpg
The Royals selected Mike Moustakas second overall. Moustakas is a 3x All-Star.
Baltimore selected Matt Wieters fifth overall. Wieters is a 4x All-Star and 2x Gold Glove winner at catcher. Matt Wieters (3871581309).jpg
Baltimore selected Matt Wieters fifth overall. Wieters is a 4x All-Star and 2x Gold Glove winner at catcher.
The San Francisco Giants selected Madison Bumgarner tenth overall. The 4x All-Star won the 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series. He was named both the NLCS MVP and World Series MVP in 2014. Madison Bumgarner on September 3, 2013 cropped.jpg
The San Francisco Giants selected Madison Bumgarner tenth overall. The 4x All-Star won the 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series. He was named both the NLCS MVP and World Series MVP in 2014.
Atlanta selected Jason Heyward 14th overall. Heyward is a 2010 All-Star and 5x Gold Glove winner. Jason Heyward Braves at Rangers in Texas in Sept 2014.jpg
Atlanta selected Jason Heyward 14th overall. Heyward is a 2010 All-Star and 5x Gold Glove winner.
The Tigers selected Rick Porcello 27th overall. Porcello won the 2016 Cy Young and Comeback Player of the Year awards, Rick Porcello (51006479103).jpg
The Tigers selected Rick Porcello 27th overall. Porcello won the 2016 Cy Young and Comeback Player of the Year awards,
= All-Star
= Never played in the Major Leagues
PickPlayerTeamPositionSchool
1 David Price Tampa Bay Devil Rays Pitcher Vanderbilt
2 Mike Moustakas Kansas City Royals Shortstop Chatsworth High School (CA)
3 Josh Vitters Chicago Cubs Third baseman Cypress High School (CA)
4 Daniel Moskos Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Clemson
5 Matt Wieters Baltimore Orioles Catcher Georgia Tech
6 Ross Detwiler Washington Nationals Pitcher Missouri State
7 Matt LaPorta Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Florida
8 Casey Weathers Colorado Rockies Pitcher Vanderbilt
9 Jarrod Parker Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Norwell High School (IN)
10 Madison Bumgarner San Francisco Giants Pitcher South Caldwell High School (NC)
11 Phillippe Aumont Seattle Mariners Pitcher École secondaire du Versant (QC)
12 Matt Dominguez Florida Marlins Third baseman Chatsworth High School (CA)
13 Beau Mills Cleveland Indians First baseman Lewis-Clark State (ID)
14 Jason Heyward Atlanta Braves Outfielder Henry County High School (GA)
15 Devin Mesoraco Cincinnati Reds Catcher Punxsutawney High School (PA)
16 Kevin Ahrens Toronto Blue Jays [Compensation 1] Shortstop Memorial High School (TX)
17 Blake Beavan Texas Rangers [Compensation 2] Pitcher Irving High School (TX)
18 Peter Kozma St. Louis Cardinals Shortstop Owasso High School (OK)
19 Joe Savery Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Rice
20 Chris Withrow Los Angeles Dodgers [Compensation 3] Pitcher Midland Christian High School (TX)
21 J. P. Arencibia Toronto Blue Jays Catcher Tennessee
22Tim Alderson San Francisco Giants [Compensation 4] Pitcher Horizon High School (AZ)
23 Nick Schmidt San Diego Padres Pitcher Arkansas
24Michael Main Texas Rangers [Compensation 5] Pitcher DeLand High School (FL)
25 Aaron Poreda Chicago White Sox Pitcher San Francisco
26James Simmons Oakland Athletics Pitcher UC Riverside
27 Rick Porcello Detroit Tigers Pitcher Seton Hall Preparatory School (NJ)
28 Ben Revere Minnesota Twins Outfielder Lexington Catholic High School (KY)
29Wendell Fairley San Francisco Giants [Compensation 6] Outfielder George County High School (MS)
30 Andrew Brackman New York Yankees Pitcher NC State

Supplemental first round selections

Cincinnati selected Todd Frazier 34th overall. Frazier is a two-time All-Star with the Reds. Todd Frazier in 2017 (36922707372).jpg
Cincinnati selected Todd Frazier 34th overall. Frazier is a two-time All-Star with the Reds.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Travis d'Arnaud 37th overall. d'Arnaud was a 2020 Silver Slugger at catcher, 2021 World Series champion, and a 2022 All-Star. Travis d'Arnaud mid-swing, Aug 06 2022.jpg
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Travis d'Arnaud 37th overall. d'Arnaud was a 2020 Silver Slugger at catcher, 2021 World Series champion, and a 2022 All-Star.
The Oakland A's selected Sean Doolittle 38th overall. Doolittle is a 2x All-Star. Sean Doolittle (2) (14163318058).jpg
The Oakland A's selected Sean Doolittle 38th overall. Doolittle is a 2x All-Star.
The Chicago Cubs selected Josh Donaldson 48th overall. the 3x All-Star, 2x Silver Slugger at third base, the American League Most Valuable Player Award in 2015. Josh Donaldson (36176748724).jpg
The Chicago Cubs selected Josh Donaldson 48th overall. the 3x All-Star, 2x Silver Slugger at third base, the American League Most Valuable Player Award in 2015.
PickPlayerTeamPositionSchool
31 Josh Smoker Washington Nationals [Compensation 7] Pitcher Calhoun High School (GA)
32 Nick Noonan San Francisco Giants [Compensation 8] Shortstop Parker High School (CA)
33Jon Gilmore Atlanta Braves [Compensation 9] Third baseman Iowa City High School (IA)
34 Todd Frazier Cincinnati Reds [Compensation 10] Shortstop Rutgers
35 Julio Borbon Texas Rangers [Compensation 11] Outfielder Tennessee
36 Clayton Mortensen St. Louis Cardinals [Compensation 12] Pitcher Gonzaga
37 Travis d'Arnaud Philadelphia Phillies [Compensation 13] Catcher Lakewood High School (CA)
38 Brett Cecil Toronto Blue Jays [Compensation 14] Pitcher Maryland
39 James Adkins Los Angeles Dodgers [Compensation 15] Pitcher Tennessee
40 Kellen Kulbacki San Diego Padres [Compensation 16] Outfielder James Madison
41 Sean Doolittle Oakland Athletics [Compensation 17] First baseman Virginia
42 Edward Kunz New York Mets [Compensation 18] Pitcher Oregon State
43 Jackson Williams San Francisco Giants [Compensation 19] Catcher Oklahoma
44 Neil Ramirez Texas Rangers [Compensation 20] Pitcher Kempsville High School (VA)
45Justin Jackson Toronto Blue Jays [Compensation 21] Shortstop T. C. Roberson High School (NC)
46 Drew Cumberland San Diego Padres [Compensation 22] Shortstop Pace High School (FL)
47Nathan Vineyard New York Mets [Compensation 23] Pitcher Woodland High School (GA)
48 Josh Donaldson Chicago Cubs [Compensation 24] Catcher Auburn
49Michael Burgess Washington Nationals [Compensation 25] Outfielder Hillsborough High School (FL)
50Wes Roemer Arizona Diamondbacks [Compensation 26] Pitcher Cal State Fullerton
51 Charlie Culberson San Francisco Giants [Compensation 27] Shortstop Calhoun High School (GA)
52 Matt Mangini Seattle Mariners [Compensation 28] Third baseman Oklahoma State
53 Kyle Lotzkar Cincinnati Reds [Compensation 29] Pitcher South Delta Secondary School (BC)
54 Tommy Hunter Texas Rangers [Compensation 30] Pitcher Alabama
55 Nick Hagadone Boston Red Sox [Compensation 31] Pitcher Washington
56 Trystan Magnuson Toronto Blue Jays [Compensation 32] Pitcher Louisville
57 Mitchell Canham San Diego Padres [Compensation 33] Catcher Oregon State
58Jonathan Bachanov Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim [Compensation 34] Pitcher University High School (FL)
59 Corey Brown Oakland Athletics [Compensation 35] Outfielder Oklahoma State
60Brandon Hamilton Detroit Tigers [Compensation 36] Pitcher Stanhope Elmore High School (AL)
61 Ed Easley Arizona Diamondbacks [Compensation 37] Catcher Mississippi State
62Ryan Dent Boston Red Sox [Compensation 38] Shortstop Wilson Classical High School (CA)
63 Cory Luebke San Diego Padres [Compensation 39] Pitcher Ohio State
64Danny Payne San Diego Padres [Compensation 40] Outfielder Georgia Tech

Compensation picks

  1. ↑ Pick from Texas Rangers as compensation for signing of free agent Frank Catalanotto
  2. ↑ Pick from Houston Astros as compensation for loss of free agent Carlos Lee
  3. ↑ Pick from Boston Red Sox as compensation for loss of free agent Julio Lugo
  4. ↑ Pick from Los Angeles Dodgers as compensation for loss of free agent Jason Schmidt
  5. ↑ Pick from Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as compensation for loss of free agent Gary Matthews Jr.
  6. ↑ Pick from New York Mets as compensation for loss of free agent Moisés Alou
  7. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Alfonso Soriano
  8. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Moisés Alou
  9. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Danys Báez
  10. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Rich Aurilia
  11. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Carlos Lee
  12. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Jeff Suppan
  13. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent David Dellucci
  14. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Justin Speier
  15. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Julio Lugo
  16. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Woody Williams
  17. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Barry Zito
  18. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Roberto Hernández
  19. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Jason Schmidt
  20. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Gary Matthews Jr.
  21. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Frank Catalanotto
  22. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Dave Roberts
  23. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Chad Bradford
  24. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Juan Pierre
  25. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent José Guillén
  26. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Craig Counsell
  27. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Mike Stanton
  28. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Gil Meche
  29. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Scott Schoeneweis
  30. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Mark DeRosa
  31. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Álex González
  32. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Ted Lilly
  33. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Chan Ho Park
  34. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Adam Kennedy
  35. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Frank Thomas
  36. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Jamie Walker
  37. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Miguel Batista
  38. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Keith Foulke
  39. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Alan Embree
  40. ↑ Supplemental pick as compensation for loss of free agent Ryan Klesko

Other notable players

The Marlins selected Giancarlo Stanton in the 2nd round. The 5x All-Star was named the 2017 N.L. MVP. Giancarlo Stanton (51006248002).jpg
The Marlins selected Giancarlo Stanton in the 2nd round. The 5x All-Star was named the 2017 N.L. MVP.
Atlanta selected Freddie Freeman in the 2nd round. The 7x All-Star was named the 2020 N.L. MVP. Freddie Freeman (46792759754).jpg
Atlanta selected Freddie Freeman in the 2nd round. The 7x All-Star was named the 2020 N.L. MVP.
The Padres selected Corey Kluber in the 4th round. He is a 3x All-Star and 2x Cy Young Award winner. Corey Kluber (41770574245).jpg
The Padres selected Corey Kluber in the 4th round. He is a 3x All-Star and 2x Cy Young Award winner.
Jake Arrieta was selected in the 5th round by the Orioles. He won the 2015 N.L. Cy Young Award with the Cubs. Cubs starter Jake Arrieta delivers a pitch in the first inning of World Series Game 6. (30686016936) (cropped2).jpg
Jake Arrieta was selected in the 5th round by the Orioles. He won the 2015 N.L. Cy Young Award with the Cubs.
Boston selected Anthony Rizzo in the 6th round. The 3x All-Star is a 4x Gold Glove winner at first base, and the 2016 Silver Slugger at first base. Anthony Rizzo (42646469820).jpg
Boston selected Anthony Rizzo in the 6th round. The 3x All-Star is a 4x Gold Glove winner at first base, and the 2016 Silver Slugger at first base.
Key
All-Star
*Player did not sign
RoundPickPlayerTeamPositionSchool
267 Jordan Zimmermann Washington Nationals Pitcher University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
276 Giancarlo Stanton Florida Marlins Outfielder Notre Dame High School (CA)
278 Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves First baseman El Modena High School (CA)
279 Zack Cozart Washington Nationals Shortstop Ole Miss
281 Eric Sogard San Diego Padres Second baseman Arizona State
294 Austin Romine New York Yankees Catcher El Toro High School (CA)
396 Danny Duffy Kansas City Royals Pitcher Cabrillo High School (CA)
3100 Steven Souza Jr. Washington Nationals Third baseman Cascade High School (WA)
3101 Jonathan Lucroy Milwaukee Brewers Catcher Louisiana
3112 Daniel Descalso St. Louis Cardinals Third baseman UC Davis
3118 Matt Harvey* Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Fitch High School (CT)
4127 Darwin Barney Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop Oregon State
4130 Derek Norris Washington Nationals Catcher Goddard High School (KS)
4134 Corey Kluber San Diego Padres Pitcher Stetson
4138 Cory Gearrin Atlanta Braves Pitcher Mercer
4151 Charlie Furbush Detroit Tigers Pitcher LSU
5159 Jake Arrieta Baltimore Orioles Pitcher TCU
5166 Steve Cishek Florida Marlins Pitcher Carson-Newman University
5174 Will Middlebrooks Boston Red Sox Third baseman Liberty-Eylau High School (TX)
5175 Marc Rzepczynski Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher UC Riverside
5178 Andrew Romine Los Angeles Angels Shortstop Arizona State
5179 Nate Jones Chicago White Sox Pitcher Northern Kentucky
6186 Fernando Cruz Kansas City Royals Shortstop Puerto Rico Advancement College
6204 Anthony Rizzo Boston Red Sox First baseman Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (FL)
6208 Ryan Brasier Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Weatherford College
7243 Lucas Duda New York Mets First baseman USC
8245 Matt Moore Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Moriarty High School (NM)
9295 Marcus Walden Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Fresno City College
10306 Greg Holland Kansas City Royals Pitcher Western Carolina
10327 Christian Colón San Diego Padres Shortstop Canyon High School (Santa Clarita, California) (CA)
11336 David Lough Kansas City Royals Outfielder Mercyhurst College
11348 Brandon Belt* Atlanta Braves First baseman San Jacinto College
11354 Ryan Pressly Boston Red Sox Pitcher Marcus High School (TX)
12365 Stephen Vogt Tampa Bay Devil Rays Catcher Azusa Pacific
12394 Manny Barreda New York Yankees Pitcher Sahuarita High School (AZ)
13405 Shawn Kelley Seattle Mariners Pitcher Austin Peay
14427 James Russell Chicago Cubs Pitcher Texas
15463 Josh Collmenter Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Central Michigan
16503 Brian Schlitter Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Charleston
17530 Mitch Moreland Texas Rangers First baseman Mississippi State
18564 Hunter Strickland Boston Red Sox Pitcher Pike County High School (GA)
20612 Matt Reynolds Colorado Rockies Pitcher Austin Peay
21642 Chris Sale* Colorado Rockies Pitcher Lakeland High School (FL)
21663 Dillon Gee New York Mets Pitcher UT-Arlington
27834 Yasmani Grandal* Boston Red Sox Catcher Miami Springs High School (FL)
28872 Seth Rosin* Minnesota Twins Pitcher Mounds View High School (MN)
29877 Andrew Cashner* Chicago Cubs Pitcher Angelina College
30923 Jake Diekman Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cloud County Community College
30927 Dylan Axelrod San Diego Padres Pitcher UC Irvine
331,006 Craig Kimbrel* Atlanta Braves Pitcher Wallace State Community College
341,050 Drew Storen* New York Yankees Pitcher Brownsburg High School (IN)

NFL players drafted

Background

Ross Detwiler was the first 2007 draftee to play in the major leagues. [4]

David Price became the first player from the 2007 draft to be the starting pitcher of an All-Star Game in 2010. He was also the first pitcher to pitch in the Post-Season and World Series pitching in relief for the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series. He was also the first player in this draft to win a Cy Young Award (which he won in 2012).

Jason Heyward became the first position player from the 2007 draft to be a starter of an All-Star Game in 2010.

Rick Porcello was the first player from the 2007 draft to be named as a starter at the outset of the season from Spring training. He initially started the 2009 season in the 5th rotation spot for the Detroit Tigers but by mid-season was promoted to the 3rd starter.

Madison Bumgarner was the first 2007 draftee to win the World Series and did so in the World Series with the San Francisco Giants in 2010. He also was the first player to win the World Series MVP award (which he won in 2014).

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References

  1. ↑ MLB.com MLB.com has your Draft needs covered
  2. ↑ ESPN.com web site – 2007 Draft broadcast announcement – 7 May 2007
  3. ↑ Czerwinski, Kevin T. (June 8, 2007). "New rules alter strategy on Day 2". MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Archived from the original on September 15, 2007. Retrieved September 17, 2007.
  4. ↑ Tom Keller (September 10, 2007). "Notes: Detwiler absorbing Majors: Draft pick trying not to be overwhelmed by stay with club". MLB.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2008.
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