BigEd76 wrote:Round 39 = Brandon Wanger, 3B, Immaculata HS (NJ)

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Committed to Howard College

“It’s a dream come true to be drafted. I am very excited. I am so happy the Phillies took me. I am a Phillies fan and living so close to Philly it’s just awesome.”

Leiter Jr. said he will meet with a Phillies scout today and fly to Clearwater, FL, on Tuesday. He will undergo a physical and attend minicamp before receiving his minor-league assignment.

“I want to get my physical, sign and get started,” said Leiter Jr., who went 5-9 with a 4.94 ERA for NJIT this season. “As a senior, I don’t have too many choices. I just want to go and play baseball.”

"I don't think there's such a thing as a bad situation for me at this point. I was looking for an opportunity, and that's what I got. I'm just excited to get a chance."

Buckley said he was unsure as of Saturday afternoon when and where he would begin his professional career, but was anticipating hearing back from Phillies executives in the next few days. He said indications were he'd be assigned to the team's Gulf Coast Rookie League affiliate in Clearwater, Fla.

hmusky15
Proud to be drafted by the Phillies but we have unfinished business and i will be back for next year #roadtoomaha #wvubaseball

phatj wrote:Probably time to remove the Wagner/Wanger filter

BigEd76 wrote:Round 26 = Chris Burgess, RHP, Oklahoma Christian

Also played at Central Michigan, Black Hawk College and Oklahoma

BigEd76 wrote:Round 38 = Dimitri Casas, RHP, Cherry Creek HS (CO)

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2nd guy we've taken from that high school today (Griffin Jax)

BigEd76 wrote:4th-round pick Sweaney

Bill McNeal wrote:Great job on the thread, Ed.

mcare89 wrote:

BigEd76 wrote:Round 9 = Shane Martin, RHP, SW Oklahoma State

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Something tells me he'll be signing below slot.

conorglassey
#Phillies pick Jason Monda could be a very tough sign. I heard he wants to pursue medical school. We'll see... #mlbdraft

NittyFerd20
I wanted to thank everyone with the overwhelming support for UD Baseball in the 2013 MLB draft. I am honored to be pursuing a career in pro sports. Thanks again everyone for the support! Time to get to work

The Phillies had my favorite top five picks of any draft class in the NL, taking four prep bats who fit their usual philosophy of betting on athleticism but all of whom also have some present skills, as opposed to the Anthony Hewitts of yesteryear. J.P. Crawford (16) was the draft's best shortstop, a long-term project at the plate but with the hand speed and general approach to make you think he can develop into a solid-average hitter in five years, with above-average defense at short. Andrew Knapp (53) was the only college catcher in the class with a good chance to develop into an everyday player.

Cord Sandberg (89), who has already signed a slightly above-slot deal that came together awfully fast, won't be playing quarterback for Mississippi State after all; he's a great athlete with size and quickness as well as the potential for 20-plus homers from right field. Jan Hernandez (96) has good bat speed and the rotation for power if he can keep his back side firm; he's a shortstop now but probably ends up at third base where his hands and arm will help him become an above-average defender.

Catcher Jake Sweaney (121) was one of my favorite sleepers for the third round, but the Phillies got him in the fourth. He needs some swing help, but the upside is an everyday catcher whose bat makes up for minor defensive deficiencies. After that, they took some recognizable names but no one significant. Trey Williams (211) has seen his stock plummet since his junior year and is a million miles away from being a prospect. Joey Martarano (391) is committed to Boise State to play football (they don't even have baseball) but has zero feel to hit right now. Cavan Biggio (871) will join his brother at Notre Dame this fall. And Oregon State right-hander Dan Child (541) lost his rotation spot but is still 6-5 with a 60 fastball, so if he signs there's still some potential here.

the decision to enroll at UAB this fall or begin his professional career, will be carefully evaluated and critiqued by himself and his parents.

“It’s something I will have to think about and handle it within my family and everything to try to figure out what’s best for me and my family,” said Biter, who will have a few weeks to process what he thinks will be best. “I’m not sure how it’s going to go.”