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2000 AMATEUR DRAFT SELECTIONS

1 (20): Derek Dowd, 17 year old centerfielder from Montreal. Has great defensive instincts, gap power potential and solid contact and eye/discipline potential. Should be solid on the basepaths, too.

2nd round: Carlos Clifton
17-year old pitcher from San Antonio. Projects as a top of the rotation starter with good potentials in stuff, movement and control.

3rd round: Vin Reilly, 17-year old shortstop from Australia. Tall, athletic player with good speed potential and power numbers. Should get to the majors on his defense.

4th round: Luis Beltre
17-year old left-handed pitcher from Puerto Rico. Doesn't have great control, but excellent stuff and movement. Could project as a middle reliever.

5th round: Felipe Vargas, 17-year old left fielder from New York. Power hitter and average defender.