2004 MLB Draft, Where Are They Now?

1. Matt Bush, SS- San Diego Padres

-Currently pitching in AA Montgomery in the Rays organization

-Converted to pitching in 2007

-Has not played in the Majors

2.*Justin Verlander, P-Detroit Tigers

-Currently a member of the Tigers starting rotation

-Started 178 games over 7 seasons, compiling a record of 89-55

3.*Philip Humber, P- New York Mets

-Currently a member of the White Sox starting rotation

-Pitched in 38 games over 6 seasons with the Mets, Twins, Royals & White Sox compiling a record of 6-4

4.*Jeff Niemann, P- Tampa Bay Devil Rays

-Currently in the Rays starting rotation (on DL with back injury)

-Pitched in 72 games over 4 seasons with the Rays, compiling a record of 28-20

5. Mark Rogers, P- Milwaukee Brewers

-Currently pitching in Hi-A Brevard County in the Brewers organization

-Pitched in 4 games with the Brewers in 2010. 

6. Jeremy Sowers, P- Cleveland Indians

-Currently injured recovering from a tear in his left rotator cuff

-Pitched in 72 games over 4 seasons with the Indians, compiled a record of 18-30

7.*Homer Bailey, P- Cincinnati Reds

-Currently a member of the Reds starting rotation (on DL with shoulder injury)

-Started 61 games over 5 seasons with the Reds, compiling a record of 19-17

8. Wade Townsend, P- Baltimore Orioles

-Did not sign with the Orioles in 2004

-Reselected 8^th Overall in 2005 by the Devil Rays

-Last played pro in 2010 with Laredo in the United Baseball League

9.*Chris Nelson, SS- Colorado Rockies

-Currently an IF with the Rockies

-Played in 22 games over 2 seasons with the Rockies

10. Thomas Diamond, P- Texas Rangers

-Currently pitching in AAA Iowa in the Cubs organization

-Pitched in 16 games with the Cubs during the 2010 season.

-8 of 10 played in the Majors

-5 of 8 currently in the Majors

2003 MLB Draft, Where Are They Now?

1.*Delmon Young, OF- Tampa Bay Devil Rays

-Currently an OF for the Minnesota Twins

-Played parts of 6 seasons with the Rays & Twins

2.*Rickie Weeks, 2B- Milwaukee Brewers

-Currently starting 2B for the Brewers

-Played in 700 games over 8 seasons with the Brewers

3. Kyle Sleeth, P- Detroit Tigers

-Never played in the Majors

-Played 3 seasons in the minors with the Tigers

-Retired following elbow injury

4.*Tim Stauffer, P- San Diego Padres

-Currently a member of the Padres starting rotation

-Pitched in 76 games with the Padres compiling a record of 15-23

5. Chris Lubanski, OF- Kansas City Royals

-Never played in the Majors

-Spent 7 seasons in the minors with the Royals organization

-Last played in 2010 with AAA Las Vegas in the Blue Jays system

6. Ryan Harvey, OF- Chicago Cubs

-Never played in the Majors

-Played 8 Seasons in the Minors with the Cubs and Rockies

-Most recently attempted to convert to a pitcher with the Red Sox but was released 10 days ago and never appeared in a minor league game.

7.*Nick Markakis, OF- Baltimore Orioles

-Currently an OF for the Orioles

-Played in 842 games over 6 seasons all with Baltimore

8.*Paul Maholm, P- Pittsburgh Pirates

-Currently a member of the Pirates starting rotation

-Started 171 games over 7 seasons with the Pirates compiling a record of 49-66

9.*John Danks, P- Texas Rangers

-Currently a member of the Chicago White Sox starting rotation

-Started 134 games over 5 seasons with the White Sox compiling a record of 46-52 

10. Ian Stewart, 3B- Colorado Rockies

-Currently in AAA Colorado Springs in the Rockies organization

-Played in 405 games over 5 seasons with the Rockies

-7 out of 10 played in the Majors

-Ian Stewart is in AAA with the other 6 players currently in the Majors

2002 MLB Draft, Where Are They Now?

1. Bryan Bullington, P- Pittsburgh Pirates

-Pitching in Japan with the Hiroshima Carp

-Appeared in 26 MLB games over 5 seasons for the Pirates, Indians, Blue Jays & Royals

2.*B.J. Upton, SS- Tampa Bay Devil Rays

-Starting CF for the Rays

-Played in 722 games over 7 seasons 

3. Chris Gruler, P- Cincinnati Reds

-Never played in the Majors

-Spent 4 year in the minors with the Reds

-Retired due to a shoulder injury

4. Adam Loewen, P- Baltimore Orioles

-Currently playing 1B/OF in AAA Las Vegas in the Blue Jays organization

-Pitched 35 games over 3 seasons with the Orioles compiling a record of 8-8

-Switched to a position player following an injury to his throwing elbow (stress fracture)

5. Clint Everts, P- Montreal Expos

-Currently pitching in AAA Las Vegas in the Blue Jays organization

-Never pitched in the Majors

-Spent 9 seasons in the minors with the Expos/National, Mets & Blue Jays organizations

6.*Zack Grienke, P- Kansas City Royals

-Currently in the starting rotation for the Milwaukee Brewers

-Has pitched in 216 games over 8 seasons with a record of 64-68 with the Royals & Brewers

7.*Prince Fielder,1B- Milwaukee Brewers

-Currently starting 1B for the Brewers

-Played in 894 games over 7 seasons hitting 205 HR

8. Scott Moore, SS-Detroit Tigers

-Currently an infielder in AAA Iowa in the Cubs organization

-Played in 80 games over parts of 4 seasons with the Cubs & Orioles

9. *Jeff Francis, P-Colorado Rockies

-Currently in the starting rotation for the Kansas City Royals

-Pitched in 162 games over 7 seasons with a record of 57-55 with the Rockies & Royals 

10. Drew Meyer, SS- Texas Rangers 
-Played in 5 games with the Rangers in 2006

-Last played in 2010 with AAA Salt Lake in the Angels organization

-8 of 10 played in the Majors

-Upton, Grienke, Fielder & Francis are currently in the Majors

2001 MLB Draft, Where Are They Now?

1.*Joe Mauer, C- Minnesota Twins

-Current C for Twins (on DL with leg injury)

2. Mark Prior, P- Chicago Cubs

-Pitching for AAA Scranton/Wilkes Barre in the Yankees organization (on DL with groin injury)

-Trying to make his way back to the Majors after a series of shoulder injuries

3. Dewon Brazelton, P- Tampa Bay Devil Rays

-Pitched in 63 games over 5 seasons with the Rays and Padres

-Last played pro in 2010 with Kansas City of the Northern League

4.*Gavin Floyd, P- Philadelphia Phillies

-Currently a member of the White Sox Starting rotation

-Appeared in 146 games over 8 seasons with record of 52-47

5.*Mark Teixeira, 1B- Texas Rangers

-Current 1B for the New York Yankees

-Played in 1273 games with Rangers, Braves, Angels and Yankees

6. Josh Karp, P- Montreal Expos

-Never pitched in the Majors

-Pitched 4 seasons in the Expos/Nationals minor league system

-Lasted played pro in 2009 with Victoria of the Golden League

7. Chris Smith, P- Baltimore Orioles

-Never pitched in the Majors

-Pitched 4 seasons in the Orioles minor league system

-Last played pro in 2005 with Long Island of the Atlantic League

8. John Van Benschoten, P- Pittsburgh Pirates

-Pitched in 29 games with the Pirates over parts of 3 seasons

-Last pitched in 2010 in AA Trenton and AAA Scanton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees minor league system

9. Colt Griffin, P- Kansas City Royals

-Never played in the Majors

-Pitched 5 seasons in the Royals minor league system

-Retired in 2006 following major shoulder surgery

10. Chris Burke, SS- Houston Astros

-Played 6 seasons in the Majors with Astros, Diamondbacks, & Padres

-Last played in 2010 with AAA Louisville in the Reds organization

-Rumoured to be in the running as the next head coach at University of Tennessee his alma mater 

-7 of 10 played in the Majors

-Currently Mauer, Floyd &Teixeira remain in the Show, with Prior attempting a comeback in AAA

2000 Draft, Where Are They Now?

With the 2011 Draft starting tomorrow I decided to go back and visit some of the top ten picks from some prior drafts to see where former top prospects on draft day are now. (Sorry for the lack of posts have been busy with school and a few other projects of mine)

 

2000 MLB Draft

1.*Adrian Gonzalez, 1B-Florida Marlins     

-Currently 1B with Boston Red Sox

2. Adam Johnson, P- Minnesota Twins

-Last appeared in a MLB in 2003

-Made 9 career appearances with the Twins

-Last played pro ball in 2009 with Orange County of the Golden Baseball League 

3. *Lou Montanez, SS- Chicago Cubs 
-Currently OF with the Cubs

-Played in 100 games over parts of 4 seasons 

4. Mike Stodolka, P- Kansas City Royals

-Spent 9 seasons in Royals system as P, 1B, OF

-Last appeared in a minor league game in 2008

-Never played in the Majors

5. Justin Wayne, P- Montreal Expos

-Made 26 appearances with Marlins over 3 seasons

-Last played in 2005 in Newark of the Atlantic League 

6. Rocco Baldelli, OF- Tampa Bay Devil Rays

-Played 7 seasons with Tampa Bay and Boston

-Retired after 2010 season due to a mitochondrial disorder  

-Currently a special advisor with the Rays in scouting and player development

7.  Matthew Harrington, P- Colorado Rockies

-Never signed with a MLB team turning down a $4.9 Million dollar contract

-Played 7 seasons of Independent ball

-Was last working at Costco making $11.50 an hour

-For his unusual story click here 
8. Matthew Wheatland, P- Detroit Tigers

-Never played in the Majors

-Last played pro in 2006 with San Diego of the Golden League

9. Mark Phillips, P- San Diego Padres

-Never played in the Majors

-Last played pro in 2007 with Newark of the Atlantic League

10. Joe Torres, P- Anaheim Angels

-Currently pitching in AA Tulsa in the Colorado Rockies Organization

-Never played in the Majors

-Spent 11 seasons pitching in the minors

-Five of the Ten appeared in the Majors at some point however only Gonzalez and Montanez remain.