2013 MLB Draft

Morton, a redshirt senior, was a two-way player for the Wildcats this year. He's currently the oldest player in the draft class.

2013 as a pitcher: 14 appearances (13 starts), 3-5, 2.86 ERA, 85 IP, 91 H (1 HR), 40 R (27 earned), 22 BB, 46 K, 1.33 WHIP, .275 opponent average

As a hitter: 47 games, .290/.328/.361, HR, 31 RBI, 22 R, 10 BB (3 HBP), 17 K, 3 SB

 

Round 33, Pick 977: Tyler White, 3B, Western Carolina

 

White was named a 3rd-team Louisville Slugger All-American.

Player Bio

2013: 59 games, .363/.423/.661, 16 HR, 66 RBI, 52 R, 19 BB (10 HBP), 26 K, 3 SB (2 CS)

 

Fant was ranked #468 in the Baseball America Top 500.

 

Round 34, Pick 1007: Brett Booth, C, Alabama

 

Booth is a senior. The Astros are targeting organizational guys right now...

2013: 63 games, .290/.378/.411, 6 HR, 38 RBI, 46 R, 27 BB (8 HBP), 37 K, 5 SB (1 CS)

Threw out 37 of 78 basestealers (47.4%) this season.

 

Round 35, Pick 1037: Kacy Clemens, RHP, Memorial HS

Uh... he's probably going to UT.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Like some 34 rounders: Brett Booth (Astros) should be nice org player; <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Twins">#Twins</a> OF Ivory Thomas has tools. But Cory Hahn 2 <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23dbacks">#dbacks</a> is too cool</p>&mdash; John Manuel (@johnmanuelba) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnmanuelba/status/343492327576313856">June 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Round 36, Pick 1067: J.D. Osborne, LHP, Wofford

 

MUST sign 10th rounder Austin Nicely. Projectable lefty at 6'2 175lbs. Throws 88-90 and tops out at 91. Changeup is good for his age and has a tight curveball. This kid could be a monster. Signed to UVa.

 

Osborne's bio on Wofford's athletics site

Senior. 6'5", 230.

2013: 27 relief appearances, 2-1, 4.86 ERA, 33.1 IP, 33 H, 25 R (18 ER), 31 BB, 37 K, 1.93 WHIP, .260 opponent average

 

Round 37, Pick 1097: Josh Melendez, CF, New Mexico

 

Melendez's bio

2013: 59 games, .329/.431/.480, 3 HR, 41 RBI, 47 R, 37 BB (7 HBP), 36 K, 13 SB (3 CS)

 

Round 38, Pick 1127: Ronnie Mitchell, CF, Dallas Baptist

 

2013: 60 games, .283/.389/.422, 4 HR, 31 RBI, 58 R, 40 BB (8 HBP), 25 K, 12 SB (1 CS)

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Got drafted by the Houston Astros! Pretty cool! But I will still be a longhorn! Hook'em!</p>&mdash; Kacy Clemens (@KClemens21) <a href="https://twitter.com/KClemens21/status/343500178227097600">June 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Round 39, Pick 1157: Juan Carlos Santos, RHP, Arlington Country Day School, Jacksonville, Florida

 

Santos' Perfect Game profile says he's committed to Jacksonville.

 

And with their final pick of the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, the Houston Astros select...

Round 40, Pick 1187: Tyler Brunnemann, RHP, Hardin-Simmons

 

Brunnemann's stats: 20 relief appearances, 1-1, 10 saves, 1.12 ERA, 40 IP, 20 H (2 HR), 5 R, 3 BB, 62 K, 0.58 WHIP, .145 opponent average