2010 Major League Baseball draft

The 2010 Major League Baseball draft was held on June 7–9, 2010 at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.

2010 Major League Baseball draft
General information
Date(s)June 7–9, 2010
LocationSecaucus, New Jersey
Network(s)MLB Network
Overview
1525 total selections
First selectionBryce Harper
Washington Nationals
First round selections50
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First-round selections

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The draft order was determined based on the 2009 MLB standings, with the worst team picking first.[1]

Key
All-Star
*Player did not sign
First overall selection Bryce Harper (left) and third overall selection Manny Machado in 2015
PickPlayerTeamPositionSchool
1Bryce HarperWashington NationalsOutfielderSouthern Nevada
2Jameson TaillonPittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherThe Woodlands High School (TX)
3Manny MachadoBaltimore OriolesShortstopBrito Miami Private School (FL)
4Christian ColónKansas City RoyalsShortstopCal State Fullerton
5Drew PomeranzCleveland IndiansLeft-handed pitcherOle Miss
6Barret Loux*Arizona DiamondbacksRight-handed pitcherTexas A&M
7Matt HarveyNew York MetsRight-handed pitcherNorth Carolina
8Delino DeShields, Jr.Houston AstrosSecond basemanWoodward Academy (GA)
9Karsten Whitson*San Diego PadresRight-handed pitcherChipley High School (FL)
10Michael ChoiceOakland AthleticsOutfielderTexas–Arlington
11Deck McGuireToronto Blue JaysRight-handed pitcherGeorgia Tech
12Yasmani GrandalCincinnati RedsCatcherMiami
13Chris SaleChicago White SoxLeft-handed pitcherFlorida Gulf Coast
14Dylan Covey*Milwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherMaranatha High School (CA)
15Jake SkoleTexas Rangers [Compensation 1]OutfielderBlessed Trinity High School (GA)
16Hayden SimpsonChicago CubsRight-handed pitcherSouthern Arkansas
17Josh SaleTampa Bay RaysOutfielderBishop Blanchet High School (WA)
18Kaleb CowartLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim [Compensation 2]Third basemanCook High School (GA)
19Mike FoltynewiczHouston Astros [Compensation 3]Right-handed pitcherMinooka Community High School (IL)
20Kolbrin VitekBoston Red Sox [Compensation 4]Second basemanBall State
21Alex WimmersMinnesota TwinsRight-handed pitcherOhio State
22Kellin DeglanTexas RangersCatcherR. E. Mountain Secondary School (Canada)
23Christian YelichFlorida MarlinsOutfielderWestlake High School (CA)
24Gary BrownSan Francisco GiantsOutfielderCal State Fullerton
25Zack CoxSt. Louis CardinalsThird basemanArkansas
26Kyle ParkerColorado RockiesOutfielderClemson
27Jesse BiddlePhiladelphia PhilliesLeft-handed pitcherGermantown Friends High School (PA)
28Zach LeeLos Angeles DodgersRight-handed pitcherMcKinney High School (TX)
29Cam BedrosianLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim [Compensation 5]Right-handed pitcherEast Coweta High School (GA)
30Chevy ClarkeLos Angeles AngelsOutfielderMarietta High School (GA)
31Justin O'ConnerTampa Bay Rays [Compensation 6]CatcherCowan High School (IN)
32Cito CulverNew York YankeesShortstopWest Irondequoit High School (NY)

Supplemental first-round selections

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The "sandwich picks" after the first round are compensation for losses of free agents during the 2009–10 offseason.[2]

Nick Castellanos
PickPlayerTeamPositionSchool
33Michael KvasnickaHouston Astros [Compensation 7]CatcherMinnesota
34Aaron SanchezToronto Blue Jays [Compensation 8]Right-handed pitcherBarstow High School (CA)
35Matt LipkaAtlanta Braves [Compensation 9]ShortstopMcKinney High School (TX)
36Bryce BrentzBoston Red Sox [Compensation 10]OutfielderMiddle Tennessee
37Taylor LindseyLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim [Compensation 11]ShortstopDesert Mountain High School (AZ)
38Noah SyndergaardToronto Blue Jays [Compensation 12]Right-handed pitcherLegacy High School (TX)
39Anthony RanaudoBoston Red Sox [Compensation 13]Right-handed pitcherLouisiana State
40Ryan BoldenLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim [Compensation 14]OutfielderMadison Central High School (MS)
41Asher WojciechowskiToronto Blue Jays [Compensation 15]Right-handed pitcherThe Citadel
42Drew VettlesonTampa Bay Rays [Compensation 16]OutfielderCentral Kitsap High School (WA)
43Taijuan WalkerSeattle Mariners [Compensation 17]Right-handed pitcherYucaipa High School (CA)
44Nick CastellanosDetroit Tigers [Compensation 18]Third basemanArchbishop McCarthy High School (FL)
45Luke JacksonTexas Rangers [Compensation 19]Right-handed pitcherCalvary Christian Academy (FL)
46Seth BlairSt. Louis Cardinals [Compensation 20]Right-handed pitcherArizona State
47Peter TagoColorado Rockies [Compensation 21]Right-handed pitcherDana Hills High School (CA)
48Chance RuffinDetroit Tigers [Compensation 22]Right-handed pitcherTexas
49Mike OltTexas Rangers [Compensation 23]Third basemanConnecticut
50Tyrell JenkinsSt. Louis Cardinals [Compensation 24]Right-handed pitcherHenderson High School (TX)

Compensation picks

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Other notable selections

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RoundPickPlayerTeamPositionSchool
251Sammy SolísWashington NationalsLeft-handed pitcherSan Diego
253Todd CunninghamAtlanta BravesOutfielderJacksonville State
254Brett EibnerKansas City RoyalsOutfielderArkansas
257Brandon WorkmanBoston Red SoxRight-handed pitcherTexas
258Vince VelasquezHouston AstrosRight-handed pitcherGarey High School (CA)
259Jedd GyorkoSan Diego PadresSecond basemanWest Virginia
263Jake PetrickaChicago White SoxRight-handed pitcherIndiana State
264Jimmy NelsonMilwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherAlabama
268Drew SmylyDetroit TigersLeft-handed pitcherArkansas
270Andrelton SimmonsAtlanta BravesShortstopWestern Oklahoma State College
271Niko GoodrumMinnesota TwinsShortstopFayette County High School (GA)
273Rob RasmussenFlorida MarlinsLeft-handed pitcherUCLA
274Jarrett ParkerSan Francisco GiantsOutfielderVirginia
276Chad BettisColorado RockiesRight-handed pitcherTexas Tech
277Perci GarnerPhiladelphia PhilliesRight-handed pitcherBall State
279Derek DietrichTampa Bay RaysShortstopGeorgia Tech
280Justin NicolinoToronto Blue JaysLeft-handed pitcherUniversity High School (FL)
387Tony WoltersCleveland IndiansShortstopRancho Buena Vista High School (CA)
395Addison ReedChicago White SoxRight-handed pitcherSan Diego State
396Tyler ThornburgMilwaukee BrewersRight-handed pitcherCharleston Southern
398Ryan BrettTampa Bay RaysShortstopHighline High School (WA)
399Ryne Stanek*Seattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherBlue Valley High School (KS)
3100Rob BrantlyDetroit TigersCatcherUC Riverside
3102Pat DeanMinnesota TwinsLeft-handed pitcherBoston College
3104J. T. RealmutoFlorida MarlinsShortstopCarl Albert High School (OK)
3106Sam TuivailalaSt. Louis CardinalsShortstopAragon High School (CA)
3107Josh RutledgeColorado RockiesShortstopAlabama
3108Cameron RuppPhiladelphia PhilliesCatcherTexas
3112Rob SegedinNew York YankeesThird basemanTulane
3115Donn RoachLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimRight-handed pitcherCollege of Southern Nevada
4116A. J. ColeWashington NationalsRight-handed pitcherOviedo High School (FL)
4117Nick KinghamPittsburgh PiratesRight-handed pitcherSierra Vista High School (NV)
4119Kevin ChapmanKansas City RoyalsLeft-handed pitcherFlorida
4126Sam DysonToronto Blue JaysRight-handed pitcherSouth Carolina
4132James PaxtonSeattle MarinersLeft-handed pitcherKentucky
4135Eddie RosarioMinnesota TwinsOutfielderRafael López Landrón High School (PR)
4136Drew RobinsonTexas RangersShortstopSilverado High School (NV)
4137Andrew Toles*Florida MarlinsOutfielderSandy Creek High School (GA)
4138Seth RosinSan Francisco GiantsRight-handed pitcherMinnesota
4139Cody StanleySt. Louis CardinalsCatcherUNC Wilmington
4143Garin CecchiniBoston Red SoxShortstopAlfred M. Barbe High School (LA)
4145Mason WilliamsNew York YankeesOutfielderWest Orange High School (FL)
5149Jason AdamKansas City RoyalsRight-handed pitcherBlue Valley Northwest High School (KS)
5152Matt den DekkerNew York MetsOutfielderFlorida
5154Rico NoelSan Diego PadresOutfielderCoastal Carolina
5158Andy WilkinsChicago White SoxFirst basemanArkansas
5160Matt SzczurChicago CubsOutfielderVillanova
5162Stephen PryorSeattle MarinersRight-handed pitcherTennessee Tech
5164Phil GosselinAtlanta BravesSecond basemanVirginia
5166Justin GrimmTexas RangersRight-handed pitcherGeorgia
5168Heath HembreeSan Francisco GiantsRight-handed pitcherCollege of Charleston
5173Henry RamosBoston Red SoxOutfielderAlfonso Casta Martinez High School (PR)
5175Tommy KahnleNew York YankeesRight-handed pitcherLynn University
6177Jason Hursh*New York YankeesRight-handed pitcherTrinity Christian Academy (TX)
6179Scott AlexanderKansas City RoyalsLeft-handed pitcherSonoma State University
6183Adam Plutko*Houston AstrosRight-handed pitcherGlendora High School (CA)
6184Johnny BarbatoSan Diego PadresRight-handed pitcherFelix Varela High School (FL)
6186Sean NolinToronto Blue JaysLeft-handed pitcherSan Jacinto College
6188Rangel RaveloChicago White SoxThird basemanHialeah High School (FL)
6191Jesse HahnTampa Bay RaysRight-handed pitcherVirginia Tech
6193Bryan HoladayDetroit TigersCatcherTexas Christian
6194Joey TerdoslavichAtlanta BravesThird basemanLong Beach State
6195Logan DarnellMinnesota TwinsLeft-handed pitcherKentucky
6196Brett NicholasTexas RangersCatcherMissouri
6198Mike KickhamSan Francisco GiantsLeft-handed pitcherMissouri State
6199John GastSt. Louis CardinalsLeft-handed pitcherFlorida State
6202Kevin Gausman*Los Angeles DodgersRight-handed pitcherGrandview High School (CO)
7218Tyler SaladinoChicago White SoxShortstopOral Roberts
7221Michael Lorenzen*Tampa Bay RaysOutfielderFullerton Union High School (CA)
7227Mark CanhaFlorida MarlinsOutfielderCalifornia
7229Greg GarciaSt. Louis CardinalsShortstopHawaii
7231David BuchananPhiladelphia PhilliesRight-handed pitcherGeorgia State
7234Josh Osich*Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLeft-handed pitcherOregon State
8236Matt GraceWashington NationalsLeft-handed pitcherUCLA
8239Michael MariotKansas City RoyalsRight-handed pitcherNebraska
8243Jake BuchananHouston AstrosRight-handed pitcherNorth Carolina State
8251Merrill KellyTampa Bay RaysRight-handed pitcherArizona State
8252Jabari BlashSeattle MarinersOutfielderMiami Dade College
8260Corey DickersonColorado RockiesOutfielderMeridian Community College
8264Kole CalhounLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimOutfielderArizona State

NFL players drafted

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References

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  1. ^ "2010 MLB Draft Order". Archived from the original on October 10, 2009. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  2. ^ "5 Tool Talk - Feature: 2010 Free Agent Draft Pick Compensation". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
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Bryce Harper
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