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ryan008 · 07-29-2008, 11:08 AM

June 1st, 2008

The annual First Year Player Draft was held today and it was a first for the new Blue Jays GM Ryan Stewart. The Jays GM was spotted at the Rogers Center very early today with his Director of Scouting Pierre-Oliver Goyette as they prepare for their first draft together. Toronto will select 12th overall in the first round and will also pick at #24 overall thanks to Seattle siging CF Alejandro Bruno in the offseason. Having two picks in the first round is a great way for the new GM to attempt to build his franchise and affords him a little more leeway in taking a higher risk/higer ceiling player.

The Los Angeles Dodgers held the first overall selection in the draft and used it to select C Jack Minford out of the University of Memphis in the NCAA. Minford was the consensus #1 pick in the draft. He has the potential to be a great catcher in the Majors. At 22 he is already fairly well developed and could move quickly through the Dodgers system.

Blue Jays 2008 Draft - Picks

First Round

GM Ryan Stewart used his first ever selection (12th Overall) to select LF Peter Bridwell out of Norfolk Highschool. Bridwell is a 5 tool prospect with a very high ceiling. He hits for average and power and can spray the ball from gap to gap. He is a very good defensive outfielder with an above average arm and can even steal bases. In 2008 he hit .419 with 4 HR and 24 RBI and was named to the Eastern Highschool Allstar Team. He was assigned to the Jays Rookie League Team in Pulaski for the 2008 season.

With their second selection in the first round at #24th overall GM Ryan Stewart selected SP Robinson Diaz out of the University of Florida in the NCAA. Diaz is a 22 yearold righty with an electric arm. His fastball has been clocled at 98-100 MPH and he has tremendous control. He went 4-5 with a 2.98 ERA with 32 BB and 111 K's for the Gators in 2008. He was assigned to the Auburn Doubledays of the New York Penn League for the Shors Season A league. He is very polished for a 22 yearold and could move up through the system very quickly.

Second Round

In the second round the Jays selected a homegrown talent in 3B Doug Brosseau out of Modesto highschool. Brosseau was born in nearby Timmons, Ontarion before moving to California. He is a very good defensive third baseman and is no slouch with the bat. In 2008 he hit .377 with 7 HR and 28 RBIs to lead his team in almost every offensive category. His was also assigned to Rookie League Pulaski where the Jays would like him to work on his eye at the plate. That is about the only knock against him that he tends to strikeout too much and doesn't really walk very much.

Third Round

Toronto selected another highschool infielder with the 72nd overall selection in the draft taking SS Mathiew Duval out of Muniz Highschool. Duval is a big time power bat as evidanced by his line of .393 with 16 HR and 50 RBIs in 2008. He was named the MVP of the Highschool League in 2008 and was also a Western Conference Allstar. He is a poor defensive shortstop and a move to 3rd or 1st is not out of the question. He was assigned to Rookie League Pulaski.

Fourth Round

With the 102nd overall pick GM Ryan Stewart selected 19 yearold C Luis Morales out of Kansas City Highschool. Moarales scouts as a backup catcher in the Major Leagues because he is only average with the bat. His strength is his defence and his cannon of an arm. If he can get his batting in order he could easily be a starting catcher. He hit .432 with 3 HR and 11 RBI in 2008 and was assigned to Pulaski.

Fifth Round

In the 5th round the Jays selected another shortstop this time taking SS Pepe Munoz out of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County with the 132nd overall pick. Munoz is a defensive wizzard and could be a gold glove short stop on many teams and he has a very strong arm. He is not a power hitter by any means but could hit .300 and steal 30 bases. He was assigned to Auburn and is another prospect that could move quickly through the system. In 2008 he hit .335 with 1 HR and 29 RBIs.

Blue Jays Draft Log - Picks 6 through 25

6. SP Travis Carter - (19, LHP) - Scottsdale Highschool
7. RF Pablo Ramirez - (19, LHB) - Virginia Beach Highschool
8. RF Antonio Flores - (19, RHB) - Raleigh highschool
9. 1B Arturo Flores- (19, S) - Glenn Dale Highschool
10. 3B Jose Benavides - (19, RHB) - Huntsville Highschool
11. RF John Young - (19, LHB) - Burns Highschool
12. 2B Arthur Carson - (22, RHB) - Northwestern University (NCAA)
13. CL Pablo Castaneda - (22, RHP) - Louisiana Tech university (NCAA)
14. SP Doug Snyder - (19, RHP) - Park City Highschool
15. CL Adam Lee - (22, RHP) - Virginai Tech University (NCAA)
16. SP Carlos Moreno - (19, RHP) - Birmingham Highschool
17. LF Raul Soto - (19, LHB) - Birmingham Highschool
18. MR Vincente Torrez - (19, RHP) - Louisville Highschool
19. 3B Gene Osborne - (19, RHB) - Pittsburgh Highschool
20. SS Kyle Bethue - (19, RHB) - Orlando Highschool
21. CF Andrew Sweet - (19, RHB) - Allen Highschool
22. 2B Jason Hampton - (22, RHB) - Fresno State University (NCAA)
23. CF Jeremy McCovey - (19, RHB) - Levanworth Highschool
24. 2B Clifton Carne - (19, RHB) - Palmyra Highschool
25. C Jose Perez - (19, RHP) - Allen Highschool

07-29-2008, 11:08 AM	#14
ryan008 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 2,355	2008 MLB First Year Player Draft June 1st, 2008 The annual First Year Player Draft was held today and it was a first for the new Blue Jays GM Ryan Stewart. The Jays GM was spotted at the Rogers Center very early today with his Director of Scouting Pierre-Oliver Goyette as they prepare for their first draft together. Toronto will select 12th overall in the first round and will also pick at #24 overall thanks to Seattle siging CF Alejandro Bruno in the offseason. Having two picks in the first round is a great way for the new GM to attempt to build his franchise and affords him a little more leeway in taking a higher risk/higer ceiling player. The Los Angeles Dodgers held the first overall selection in the draft and used it to select C Jack Minford out of the University of Memphis in the NCAA. Minford was the consensus #1 pick in the draft. He has the potential to be a great catcher in the Majors. At 22 he is already fairly well developed and could move quickly through the Dodgers system. Blue Jays 2008 Draft - Picks First Round GM Ryan Stewart used his first ever selection (12th Overall) to select LF Peter Bridwell out of Norfolk Highschool. Bridwell is a 5 tool prospect with a very high ceiling. He hits for average and power and can spray the ball from gap to gap. He is a very good defensive outfielder with an above average arm and can even steal bases. In 2008 he hit .419 with 4 HR and 24 RBI and was named to the Eastern Highschool Allstar Team. He was assigned to the Jays Rookie League Team in Pulaski for the 2008 season. With their second selection in the first round at #24th overall GM Ryan Stewart selected SP Robinson Diaz out of the University of Florida in the NCAA. Diaz is a 22 yearold righty with an electric arm. His fastball has been clocled at 98-100 MPH and he has tremendous control. He went 4-5 with a 2.98 ERA with 32 BB and 111 K's for the Gators in 2008. He was assigned to the Auburn Doubledays of the New York Penn League for the Shors Season A league. He is very polished for a 22 yearold and could move up through the system very quickly. Second Round In the second round the Jays selected a homegrown talent in 3B Doug Brosseau out of Modesto highschool. Brosseau was born in nearby Timmons, Ontarion before moving to California. He is a very good defensive third baseman and is no slouch with the bat. In 2008 he hit .377 with 7 HR and 28 RBIs to lead his team in almost every offensive category. His was also assigned to Rookie League Pulaski where the Jays would like him to work on his eye at the plate. That is about the only knock against him that he tends to strikeout too much and doesn't really walk very much. Third Round Toronto selected another highschool infielder with the 72nd overall selection in the draft taking SS Mathiew Duval out of Muniz Highschool. Duval is a big time power bat as evidanced by his line of .393 with 16 HR and 50 RBIs in 2008. He was named the MVP of the Highschool League in 2008 and was also a Western Conference Allstar. He is a poor defensive shortstop and a move to 3rd or 1st is not out of the question. He was assigned to Rookie League Pulaski. Fourth Round With the 102nd overall pick GM Ryan Stewart selected 19 yearold C Luis Morales out of Kansas City Highschool. Moarales scouts as a backup catcher in the Major Leagues because he is only average with the bat. His strength is his defence and his cannon of an arm. If he can get his batting in order he could easily be a starting catcher. He hit .432 with 3 HR and 11 RBI in 2008 and was assigned to Pulaski. Fifth Round In the 5th round the Jays selected another shortstop this time taking SS Pepe Munoz out of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County with the 132nd overall pick. Munoz is a defensive wizzard and could be a gold glove short stop on many teams and he has a very strong arm. He is not a power hitter by any means but could hit .300 and steal 30 bases. He was assigned to Auburn and is another prospect that could move quickly through the system. In 2008 he hit .335 with 1 HR and 29 RBIs. Blue Jays Draft Log - Picks 6 through 25 6. SP Travis Carter - (19, LHP) - Scottsdale Highschool 7. RF Pablo Ramirez - (19, LHB) - Virginia Beach Highschool 8. RF Antonio Flores - (19, RHB) - Raleigh highschool 9. 1B Arturo Flores- (19, S) - Glenn Dale Highschool 10. 3B Jose Benavides - (19, RHB) - Huntsville Highschool 11. RF John Young - (19, LHB) - Burns Highschool 12. 2B Arthur Carson - (22, RHB) - Northwestern University (NCAA) 13. CL Pablo Castaneda - (22, RHP) - Louisiana Tech university (NCAA) 14. SP Doug Snyder - (19, RHP) - Park City Highschool 15. CL Adam Lee - (22, RHP) - Virginai Tech University (NCAA) 16. SP Carlos Moreno - (19, RHP) - Birmingham Highschool 17. LF Raul Soto - (19, LHB) - Birmingham Highschool 18. MR Vincente Torrez - (19, RHP) - Louisville Highschool 19. 3B Gene Osborne - (19, RHB) - Pittsburgh Highschool 20. SS Kyle Bethue - (19, RHB) - Orlando Highschool 21. CF Andrew Sweet - (19, RHB) - Allen Highschool 22. 2B Jason Hampton - (22, RHB) - Fresno State University (NCAA) 23. CF Jeremy McCovey - (19, RHB) - Levanworth Highschool 24. 2B Clifton Carne - (19, RHB) - Palmyra Highschool 25. C Jose Perez - (19, RHP) - Allen Highschool