Aflac Draft Report
13 more Aflac 1st Round Picks in 2009
First of a continuous series covering The Aflac All-American Classic.
Once again there were several players drafted that played at the 6th annual Aflac All American Game at Dodger Stadium last year. In fact, 13 Aflac All Americans were selected in the 1st round this year.
The total Aflac First Round picks now stands at 65 in the 6 years Aflac has named All American East and West Teams. 21 other Aflac players were drafted in the 2nd round. 115 Aflac All Americans have been drafted in the top 5 rounds. 228 players have been selected Aflac All Americans so that means, to date, that nearly one out of every 3 Aflac All Americans has become a first round pick. More than half of the Aflac All Americans were drafted in the top 5 rounds.
Perhaps the most amazing thing is that all the former Aflac players were selected at least one full year before they became eligible for the draft.
2009 MLB Draft Aflac Players
1st Round to the Padres – Donavan Tate OF from Georgia
1st Round to the Giants – Zach Wheeler RHP from Georgia
1st Round to the Tigers – Jacob Turner RHP from Missouri
1st Round to the Rockies – Tyler Matzek LHP from California
1st Round to the A’s – Grant Green SS from California (USC)
1st Round to the Rangers – Matt Purke LHP from Texas
1st Round to the Astros – Jiovani Mier SS from California
1st Round to the White Sox - Jared Mitchell OF from Louisiana (LSU)
1st Round to the Yankees – Slade Heathcott OF from Texas
1st Round to the Rays – Levon Washington OF from Florida
1st Round to the D’Backs – Matt Davidson 3B from California
1st Round to the Dodgers – Aaron Miller LHP from Texas (Baylor)
1st Round to the Brewers – Kentrail Davis OF from Alabama (Tennessee)
2nd Round to the Padres – Everett Williams OF from Texas
2nd Round to the Pirates – Brooks Pounders RHP from California
2nd Round to the Orioles – Mychal Givens SS from Florida
2nd Round to the Cardinals – Robert Stock C from California (USC)
2nd Round to the Cubs – DJ LeMahieu INF from Michigan (LSU)
3rd Round to the Padres – Gerald Sullivan RHP from NJ (Oral Roberts)
3rd Round to the Giants – Chris Dominguez 3B from Florida (Louisville)
3rd Round to the Phillies – Tyrell Hudson OF from Washington
4th Round to the Padres – Keyvius Sampson RHP from Florida
4th Round to the Rockies – Kent Matthes OF from Florida (Alabama)
4th Round to the A’s – Max Stassi C from California
4th Round to the D’Backs – David Nick SS from California
4th Round to the Rays – Luke Bailey C from Georgia
5th Round to the Reds – Daniel Tuttle RHP from North Carolina
5th Round to the Cardinals – Ryan Jackson SS from Florida (Miami)
6th Round to the Giants – Matt Graham RHP from Texas
7th Round to the A’s – Ian Krol LHP from Illinois
7th Round to the Rangers – Braxton Lane OF from Georgia
8th Round to the Phillies – Jonathan Singleton 1B from California
10th Round to the Phillies – Josh Zeid from Connecticut (Tulane)
11th Round to the Red Sox – Jason Thompson SS from Tennessee
14th Round to the Marlins – Sequoyah Stonecipher OF from California (Grossmont)
16th Round to the Brewers – Scooter Gennett SS from Florida
16th Round to the Phillies – Andrew Susac C from California
17th Round to the White Sox – Brian Goodwin OF from North Carolina
17th Round to the Yankees – Chad Thompson RHP from California
18th Round to the Giants – Jonathan Walsh C from Texas
25th Round to the Dodgers – Richie Shaffer 3B from North Carolina
25th Round to the Phillies – Eric Massingham RHP from California (Cal Poly)
27th Round to the Braves – Joseph Leftridge OF from Texas (Howard)
28th Round to the Rockies – David DiNatale OF from Florida (Miami)
29th Round to the Pirates – Michael Heller RHP from Florida
29th Round to the A’s – Michael Zunino C from Florida
29th Round to the Twins – Beau Wright LHP from California
31st Round to the Cubs – Andrew Clark 1B from Indiana (Louisville)
31st Round to the Astros – Greg Peavey RHP from Washington (Oregon State)
34th Round to the Mariners – Scott Griggs RHP from California
35th Round to the Nationals – Jacob Morris OF from Texas
37th Round to the Rays – Austin Maddox C from Florida
The first Aflac All American Classic was held in Ft Myers Florida in 2003. One of the high lights from that game was the performance of Nick Adenhart who was fatally injured in a car accident this spring. We will all remember Nick for so much more than his pitching ability.
Nick Adenhart was one of several Aflac All Americans to play in the Big Leagues. This number is growing fast. Remember, the very first game was in 2003.
16 Aflac All Americans have played in the Big Leagues as of June 15th 2009.
Nick Adenhart RHP from Maryland
Homer Bailey RHP from Texas
Dexter Fowler OF from Georgia
Giovanny Gonzalez from Florida
Greg Golson OF from Texas
Ryan Tucker RHP from California
Troy Patton LHP from Texas
Trevor Plouffe INF from California
Eric Hurley RHP from Florida
Cameron Maybin OF from North Carolina
Andrew McCutchen OF from Florida
Sean O’Sullivan RHP from California
Justin Upton OF from Virginia
Chris Volstad RHP from Florida
Brett Anderson LHP from Oklahoma
Rick Porcello RHP from New Jersey
Many former Aflac Players are among the top prospects in the Minor Leagues.
Jason Heyward OF from Georgia
Tim Alderson RHP from Arizona
Madison Bumgarner LHP from North Carolina
Austin Jackson OF from Texas
Josh Vitters 3B from California
Tim Beckham SS from Georgia
Aaron Hicks OF from California
Freddie Freeman 1B from California
Buster Posey C from Georgia
Brett Wallace 3B from California
Kyle Drabek RHP from Texas
Cedric Hunter OF from Georgia
Kasey Kiker LHP from Alabama
Jeremy Jeffress RHP from Virginia
Chris Marrero 3B from Florida
Chris Tillman RHP from California
Jordan Walden RHP from Texas
Blake Beavan RHP from Texas
Justin Jackson SS from North Carolina
Neil Ramirez RHP from Virginia
Eric Hosmer 1B from Florida
Ethan Martin RHP from Georgia
Tim Melville RHP from Missouri
Chuck Lofgren LHP from California
Chris Nelson SS from Georgia
Michael Taylor OF from Florida
And many others
Aflac College Stars
Several former Aflac players are starring at top college programs and will become early draft picks in the future
Cameron Rupp, Kevin Keyes and Taylor Jungman are all playing a key role for the U of Texas in the College World Series. Jared Mitchell and DJ LeMahieu are key players for LSU in the college WS.
A list of all the Aflac All Americans who were selected in the top 10 rounds.
We have added some late signs who signed for early round money.
Alphabetical order
First Name |
Last Name |
Hometown |
ST |
Round |
Ryan |
Adams |
Mandeville |
LA |
2 |
Nick |
Adenhart |
Hagerstown |
MD |
14 |
Robby |
Alcombrack |
Grass Valley |
CA |
7 |
Tim |
Alderson |
Phoenix |
AZ |
1 |
Brett |
Anderson |
Stillwater |
OK |
2 |
Xavier |
Avery |
Decatur |
GA |
2 |
David "Homer" |
Bailey |
LaGrange |
TX |
1 |
Luke |
Bailey |
LaGrange |
GA |
4 |
Blake |
Beavan |
Irving |
TX |
1 |
Tim |
Beckham |
Griffin |
GA |
1 |
Dellin |
Betances |
New York |
NY |
8 |
Kyle |
Blair |
Monte Sereno |
CA |
5 |
Brent |
Brewer |
Fairburn |
GA |
2 |
Justin |
Bristow |
Richmond |
VA |
5 |
Madison |
Bumgarner |
Lenoir |
NC |
1 |
Michael |
Burgess |
Tampa |
FL |
1 |
Matt |
Bush |
San Diego |
CA |
1 |
Eric |
Campbell |
Owensville |
IN |
2 |
Stephen |
Chapman |
Marianna |
FL |
6 |
David |
Christensen |
Parkland |
FL |
2 |
Gerrit |
Cole |
Santa Ana |
CA |
1 |
Christian |
Colon |
Anaheim Hills |
CA |
10 |
Hank |
Conger |
Huntington Beach |
CA |
1 |
Jordan |
Danks |
Round Rock |
TX |
7 |
Matt |
Davidson |
Yucaipa |
CA |
1 |
Ike |
Davis |
Scottsdale |
AZ |
1 |
Kentrail |
Davis |
Theodore |
AL |
1 |
Ryan |
DeLaughter |
Corinth |
TX |
5 |
Paul |
Demny |
East Bernard |
TX |
6 |
Brett |
DeVall |
Niceville |
FL |
1 |
Derek |
Dietrich |
Parma |
OH |
3 |
Chris |
Dominguez |
Miami |
FL |
3 |
Kyle |
Drabek |
The Woodlands |
TX |
1 |
John |
Drennen |
San Diego |
CA |
1 |
Joseph |
Dunigan |
Chicago |
IL |
5 |
Jonathan |
Egan |
Hephzibah |
GA |
2 |
Anthony |
Ferrara |
Riverview |
FL |
7 |
Dexter |
Fowler |
Alpharetta |
GA |
14 |
Freddie |
Freeman |
Villa Park |
CA |
2 |
Luke |
French |
Littleton |
CO |
8 |
Shane |
Funk |
Panama City Bch |
FL |
4 |
Isaac |
Galloway |
Rancho Cucamonga |
CA |
8 |
Alex |
Garabedian |
Miami |
FL |
7 |
Christian |
Garcia |
Miami |
FL |
3 |
Jon |
Gilmore |
Iowa City |
IA |
1 |
Mychal |
Givens |
Tampa |
FL |
2 |
Gregory |
Golson |
Austin |
TX |
1 |
Giovanny |
Gonzalez |
Hialeah |
FL |
1 |
Matthew |
Graham |
Spring |
TX |
6 |
Grant |
Green |
Anaheim |
CA |
1 |
Robbie |
Grossman |
Cypress |
TX |
6 |
Javier |
Guerra |
Denton |
TX |
4 |
Matt |
Harvey |
Mystic |
CT |
3 |
Slade |
Heathcott |
Texarkana |
TX |
1 |
Jeremy |
Hellickson |
Des Moines |
IA |
4 |
Ralph |
Henriquez |
Key West |
FL |
2 |
C.J. |
Henry |
Oklahoma City |
OK |
1 |
BJ |
Hermsen |
Masonville |
IA |
6 |
Jason |
Heyward |
McDonough |
GA |
1 |
Aaron |
Hicks |
Long Beach |
CA |
1 |
Destin |
Hood |
Eight Mile (Mobile) |
AL |
2 |
Eric |
Hosmer |
Cooper City |
FL |
1 |
Kyrell |
Hudson |
Vancouver |
WA |
3 |
Cedric |
Hunter |
Decatur |
GA |
3 |
Eric |
Hurley |
Jacksonville |
FL |
1 |
Cale |
Iorg |
Knoxville |
TN |
16 |
Austin |
Jackson |
Denton |
TX |
8 |
Ryan |
Jackson |
Miami Springs |
FL |
5 |
Justin |
Jackson |
Asheville |
NC |
1 |
Jeremy |
Jeffress |
South Boston |
VA |
1 |
Cody |
Johnson |
Panama City |
FL |
1 |
Beau |
Jones |
Destrehan |
LA |
1 |
Kasey |
Kiker |
Phenix City |
AL |
1 |
Ian |
Krol |
Naperville |
IL |
7 |
Braxton |
Lane |
Tyrone |
GA |
7 |
Torre |
Langley |
Winston |
GA |
3 |
Matthew |
Latos |
Margate |
FL |
11 |
DJ |
LeMahieu |
Bloomfield Hills |
MI |
2 |
Chuck |
Lofgren |
Burlingame |
CA |
4 |
Jeff |
Lyman |
Alamo |
CA |
2 |
Michael |
Main |
Deltona |
FL |
1 |
Chris |
Marrero |
Hialeah Garden |
FL |
1 |
Ethan |
Martin |
Toccoa |
GA |
1 |
Kent |
Matthes |
Orlando |
FL |
4 |
Tyler |
Matzek |
Mission Viejo |
CA |
1 |
Cameron |
Maybin |
Arden |
NC |
1 |
Andrew |
McCutchen |
Fort Meade |
FL |
1 |
Tim |
Melville |
Wentzville |
MO |
4 |
Jiovanni |
Mier |
Pomona |
CA |
1 |
Aaron |
Miller |
Channelview |
TX |
1 |
Quinton |
Miller |
Medford |
NJ |
20 |
Jared |
Mitchell |
New Iberia |
LA |
1 |
Hunter |
Morris |
Huntsville |
AL |
2 |
Clark |
Murphy |
Fallbrook |
CA |
5 |
Christopher |
Nelson |
Decatur |
GA |
1 |
David |
Nick |
Cypress |
CA |
4 |
Adrian |
Nieto |
Hialeah |
FL |
5 |
Nick |
Noonan |
San Diego |
CA |
1 |
Sean |
O'Sullivan |
El Cajon |
CA |
3 |
Ryan |
O'Sullivan |
El Cajon |
CA |
10 |
Preston |
Paramore |
Allen |
TX |
3 |
Chris |
Parmelee |
Chino Hills |
CA |
1 |
Troy |
Patton |
Magnolia |
TX |
9 |
P.J. |
Phillips |
Stone Mountain |
GA |
2 |
Trevor |
Plouffe |
Northridge |
CA |
1 |
Rick |
Porcello |
Chester |
NJ |
1 |
Buster |
Posey |
Leesburg |
GA |
1 |
Brooks |
Pounders |
Temecula |
CA |
2 |
Matthew |
Purke |
Spring |
TX |
1 |
Zach |
Putnam |
Ann Arbor |
MI |
5 |
Jay |
Rainville |
Pawtucket |
RI |
1 |
Neil |
Ramirez |
Virginia Beach |
VA |
1 |
Danny |
Rams |
Miami |
FL |
2 |
Cory |
Rasmus |
Phenix City |
AL |
1 |
Derrick |
Robinson |
Archer |
FL |
4 |
Mark |
Rogers |
Orr's Island |
ME |
1 |
Nick |
Romero |
Chula Vista |
CA |
5 |
Billy |
Rowell |
Sewell |
NJ |
1 |
Sam |
Runion |
Asheville |
NC |
2 |
Keyvius |
Sampson |
Ocala |
FL |
4 |
Max |
Sapp |
Orlando |
FL |
1 |
Devin |
Shepherd |
Oxnard |
CA |
5 |
Jonathan |
Singleton |
Lakewood |
CA |
8 |
Kyle |
Skipworth |
Riverside |
CA |
1 |
Joshua |
Smoker |
Sugar Valley |
GA |
1 |
Max |
Stassi |
Yuba City |
CA |
4 |
Robert |
Stock |
Westlake Village |
CA |
2 |
Gerald |
Sullivan |
Budd Lake |
NJ |
3 |
Donavan |
Tate |
Cartersville |
GA |
1 |
Michael |
Taylor |
Apopka |
FL |
5 |
Chris |
Tillman |
Fountain Valley |
CA |
2 |
John |
Tolisano |
Sanibel |
FL |
2 |
Ryan |
Tucker |
Temple City |
CA |
1 |
Jacob |
Turner |
St Charles |
MO |
1 |
Daniel |
Tuttle |
Randleman |
NC |
5 |
Justin |
Upton |
Chesapeake |
VA |
1 |
Josh |
Vitters |
Anaheim |
CA |
1 |
Chris |
Volstad |
Palm Beach Gardens |
FL |
1 |
Jordan |
Walden |
Mansfield |
TX |
12 |
Neil |
Walker |
Gibsonia |
PA |
1 |
Brett |
Wallace |
Sonoma |
CA |
1 |
LeVon |
Washington |
Gainesville |
FL |
1 |
Zack |
Wheeler |
Dallas |
GA |
1 |
Colton |
Willems |
Fort Pierce |
FL |
1 |
Everett |
Williams |
Austin |
TX |
2 |
Josh |
Zeid |
|
|
7 |
Note: many others were drafted later than the 10th round