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ROUND 26: Jon India, SS 6'0", 185, R/R, American Heritage School (Plantation, FL) DOB: 12/15/1996 (Perfect Game) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Jonathan India Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 127. Jon India, ss/2b, American Heritage R-R, 6-0/190, Delray, Fla. College Commitment: Florida India has performed extremely well at a number of Perfect Game events over the past couple of years, with particularly strong showings at the National Showcase last June, the PG All-American Classic in August and the WWBA World Championship this past October. India has an athletic build and is a solid-average runner with good body control. While he may have to move off of shortstop, India is a good athlete that should provide good defensive ability at either the hot corner or second base. Additionally, he has consistently barreled up top-level pitching and shown the ability to utilize his strength and translate his raw power into game action. Although it is tough for scouts to project the hit tool, especially for high school prospects, India seems as advanced as nearly any other prep bat in the draft class. LINKS: VIDEO: Jonathan India, MLB.com

ROUND 25: Justin Hooper, LHP 6'7", 225, R/L, De La Salle HS (Concord, CA) DOB: 10/21/1996 (Perfect Game) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Justin Hooper Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) Justin Hooper – LHP Height/Weight: 6-7/240 Bats/Throws: R/L Birthdate: Oct. 21, 1996 High School: De La Salle Hometown: San Ramon, Calif. Commitment: UCLA Projected Draft Round: 1 Justin Hooper is one of the easiest players in the country to scout and, at the same time, one of the hardest. It's easy to see that he's 6-foot-7, 240-pounds with athletic proportions and long arms and legs. It's easy to learn that he comes from a very athletic family that has excelled on the football field, adding even more to the physical projection. And it's especially easy to see that he throws 94-97 mph with relative ease and that he can spin the ball pretty well too. You can see the scenario that could play out in draft rooms come May and June when some scout speaks up during discussions, "Hey, we're talking about a 6-foot-7 left who is bringing it 97 mph, let's not get too complicated here breaking him down." But there are, of course, complications. Bigger pitchers usually take more time to grow into their ability to repeat their deliveries and learn to command all their pitches. Hooper certainly fits that description and his delivery and arm action aren't classic in their execution. And he hasn't been seen as often as his peers in this draft, rarely, if ever, venturing out of the state of California to pitch. Most high level scouts will be seeing him stretched out for the first time this spring. The hard part comes in pulling the trigger on Hooper being a top 5-10 pick over another pitcher with a longer resume but lower ceiling. The potential is there for that to be frequently talked about this spring. LINKS: De La Salle’s Hooper announces he’ll attend UCLA rather than sign pro contract

ROUND 24: Christian Trent, LHP 6'0", 190, L/L, Ole Miss (University, MS) DOB: 09/10/1992 (d1baseball.com) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Christian Trent Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 221. Christian Trent, lhp, Mississippi (JR) L-L, 6-0/200, Covina, La. Previously Drafted: Dodgers ’14 (29) Coming off a fantastic rookie campaign for the Rebels in 2014 when Trent went 9-0 with a 2.05 over 110 innings pitched, Ole Miss needed Trent to once again lead the pitching staff in 2015, especially with the departure of Sam Smith and Chris Ellis. A strongly built lefthander who actually began his collegiate career at Delgado Community College, Trent has taken the ball on Friday nights for Coach Mike Bianco this spring and has more than lived up to the challenge, jumping up a spot from last year’s Saturday role. Showing a three-pitch mix on the mound, Trent doesn’t have that one devastating off-speed pitch, or an overpowering breaking ball, but he hasn’t needed them as he continues to find success in the SEC. A fierce competitor who feeds of pressure situations, Trent shows a strong level of pitchability with the ability to work backwards on a hitter or go right after them while commanding either side of the plate with his fastball that sits in the 88-92 mph range and a solid slider. LINKS: Christian Trent Biography - Ole Miss University Ole Miss junior Trent signs with Milwaukee Brewers

ROUND 23: Donnie Walton, SS 5'10", 175, S/R, Oklahoma State (Stillwater, OK) DOB: 05/25/1994 (ocolly.com) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS:

ROUND 22: Willie Schwanke, RHP 6'1", 190, L/R, Wichita State (Wichita, KS) DOB: 04/07/1994 (kansas.com) (Wichita State Athletics) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Willie Schwanke Biography - Wichita State University Hilliard will sign with Rockies; Schwanke leaning toward coming back Against expectations, former Wakeland pitcher drafted by Brewers Wichita State baseball’s 2016 rotation unsettled as draft deadline approaches Wichita State pitcher Willie Schwanke turns down Brewers

ROUND 21: Jon Olczak, RHP 6'0", 180, R/R, North Carolina State (Raleigh, NC) DOB: 11/14/1993 (gopack.com) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Jon Olczak Biography - North Carolina State University

ROUND 20: David Lucroy, RHP 6'1", 210, R/R, East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) DOB: 09/03/1992 (Perfect Game) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: David Lucroy Biography - East Carolina University

ROUND 19: Steven Karkenny, 1B 6'2", 210, R/R, The Master's College (Santa Clarita, CA) DOB: 03/30/1993 (scvnews.com) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Masters Steve Karkenny Drafted by the Brewers

ROUND 18: Gentry Fortuno, RHP 6'1", 235, R/R, Charles Flanagan HS (Pembroke Pines, FL) DOB: 09/11/1997 (power-showcase.com) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Gentry Fortuno - 8th Annual Power Showcase Home Run Derby Gentry Fortuno: baseball Class 8A-7A-6A Player of the Year (2014) TWEET: Out with the Falcons , into the Brewers - stoked and highly honored

ROUND 17: Michael Petersen, RHP, 6'7", 195, R/R, Riverside City College (Riverside, CA) DOB: 05/16/1994 (northwoods.bbstats.pointstreak.com) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Bombers' Petersen weighing pro option

ROUND 16: Conor Harber, RHP 6'2", 205, R/R, Oregon (Eugene, Oregon) DOB: 12/18/1993 (The Oregonian) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Conor Harber Biography - University of Oregon Conor Harber drafted by Milwaukee Brewers in 16th round Harber makes the jump from college to MLB

ROUND 15: Zach Taylor, C 6'1", 220, R/R, Scottsdale Community College (Scottsdale, AZ) DOB: 10/29/1995 (Perfect Game) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Zach Taylor - 7th Annual Power Showcase Home Run Derby

ROUND 14: Tyrone Perry, 1B 6'2", 240, L/R, Lakeland Senior HS (Lakeland, FL) DOB: 10/24/1995 (Perfect Game) (Perfect Game, Patrick Ebert) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Tyrone Perry Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 279. Tyrone Perry, 1b, Lakeland Senior HS, L-L, 6-1/270, Avon Park, Fla. College Commitment: Florida State Perry has some of the biggest raw power in the draft class. He often receives some Dan Vogelbach comparisons, as he’s a very large, burly hitting first baseman that hits from the left side. He’s been able to translate his raw power into game action, but at times he can get too pull happy which leads to some swing-and-miss tendencies. Still, he has very good hands and performs best when he stays within himself and utilizes the entire field. He’s a decent athlete for his size and he has a strong throwing arm. The Florida State commit has been scouted a fair amount, and while he isn’t expected to be selected nearly as early Vogelbach did back in 2011 (second round), it will be interesting to see where he’ll land this summer. LINKS: Senior baseball player Tyrone Perry commits to Florida State University Five Players With Polk Ties Selected on 3rd Day of Draft

ROUND 13: Max McDowell, C 6'", 208, R/R, Connecticut (Storrs, CT) DOB: 01/12/1994 (Twitter: @Maxy_do_well) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Max McDowell Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 454. Max McDowell, c, Connecticut (JR) R-R, 6-1/208, North Huntingdon, Pa. Previously Drafted: Never Drafted A solid athlete with loose and flexible actions behind the plate, McDowell put together a nice overall year on both sides of the ball while showing off his strong catch-and-throw skills. At the plate McDowell is a righthanded hitter who is capable of putting together quality at-bats and get on base thanks in part to his quality two-strike approach (24 walks, 20 hit-by-pitch, 27 strikeouts). With a short and quick swing and a feel for the barrel, McDowell ended up tied for second on the team with seven home runs while driving in 45 runs. LINKS: Max McDowell Biography - University of Connecticut

ROUND 12: Drake Owenby, LHP 6'2", 205, L/L, Tennessee (Knoxville, TN) DOB: 01/07/1994 (Green Photography - greenphotographyblog.wordpress.com) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Drake Owenby Biography, University of Tennessee

ROUND 11: José Cuas, SS 6'3", 195, R/R, Maryland (College Park, MD) DOB: 06/28/1994 (diamondbackonline.com) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game José Cuas Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 410. Jose Cuas, 3b, Maryland (JR) R-R, 6-2/190, Brooklyn, N.Y. Previously Drafted: Blue Jays ’12 (40) Physically, Cuas is how you would draw up a player; long, loose, and full of athleticism. Cuas may end up being selected a good bit higher than this ranking due to his overall package on both sides of the ball. A well above average defender at third base who makes the hard play look routine with plenty of arm strength, Cuas is able to put on a show in batting practice with plus raw power to all fields. He’ll have to become more consistent with the barrel in game action, and if he does, he has the overall package to make you say “wow.” LINKS: José Cuas Biography - University of Maryland Maryland baseball's Jose Cuas and Kevin Martir used the sport as their way out of East New York Alex Robinson, José Cuas among 8 Maryland baseball players drafted

ROUND 10: Jake Drossner, LHP 6'3", 210, R/L, Maryland (College Park, MD) DOB: 05/16/1994 (diamondbackonline.com) SCOUTING REPORT: ---- LINKS: Perfect Game National College Notes: 21 April 2015 Jake Drossner Biography - University of Maryland Alex Robinson, José Cuas among 8 Maryland baseball players drafted (Jake Drossner also quoted) Drossner 'ready to get started'

ROUND 9: Karsen Lindell, RHP 6'3", weight, R/R, West Linn HS (West Linn, OR) DOB: 06/02/1996 (oregonlive.com) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Karsen Lindell Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 190. Karsen Lindell, rhp, West Linn HS R-R, 6-2/200, West Linn, Ore. College Commitment: Washington Lindell is a broad shouldered and athletic righty who came out of the gates quickly this spring initially making himself the top prospect in the Northwest before Washington's Parker McFadden came on strong. Lindell throws in the low-90s with his fastball from a fluid delivery and high release point that creates lots of downhill angle. He has a full four-pitch mix with his curveball and changeup being his go-to pitches, although his mid-80s slider is also a promising weapon to develop more in the future. Lindell is the type of prospect who has the youthful look and the arm looseness to confidently project to keep improving over the next few years. LINKS: AUDIO: 2015 BrewerNation Post Draft Recap Extravaganza Podcast (Lindell interview at 55:53)

ROUND 8: Nate Griep, RHP 6'2", 190, R/R, Kansas State (Manhattan, KS) DOB: 10/11/1993 (kstatesports.com) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Nate Griep Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 387. Nate Griep, rhp, Kansas State (RS-SO) R-R, 6-2/190, Omaha, Neb. Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Missing his true freshman season while recovering from an injury, Griep debuted last spring for the Wildcats and took his game to the next level in 2015. Working mostly in the upper-80s last spring with the ability to touch a tick higher, Griep opened this year touching 95 mph while living in the 91-94 mph range with the same late and heavy running life. Nearly cutting his ERA in half from a season ago, Griep works with a compact arm action on the mound and does a nice job working down in the zone. He predominately mixes in a sharp 12-to-6 curveball that shows solid depth in the 79-81 mph range when he stays on top. LINKS: Nate Griep Biography - kstatesports.com AUDIO: 2015 BrewerNation Post Draft Recap Extravaganza Podcast (Griep interview at 45:44)

ROUND 7: George Iskenderian, 3B 6'1", 190, R/R, University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL) DOB: 02/28/1994 (collegebaseballcentral.com) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game George Iskenderian Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 161. George Iskenderian, inf, Miami (JR) R-R, 6-2/190, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Previously Drafted: Cardinals ’14 (34) Talk about picking up a junior college transfer who makes an immediate impact to an already potent lineup. That’s exactly what Iskenderian has done in 2015 as he joined a Miami Hurricane offense that was already viewed as one of the deepest in the college game. Prepping at Northeast powerhouse Don Bosco in New Jersey, Iskenderian took his talents to the University of South Carolina where he played sparingly as a freshman before transferring to Indian River CC in 2014. Putting together a .373 offensive season while playing shortstop, Iskenderian was selected in the 34th round by the Cardinals before joining the Hurricanes in 2015. With the left side of the infield already established in shortstop Brandon Lopez and third baseman David Thompson, the New Jersey native has slid over to second base where his athleticism has allowed for an easy transition. Showing the ability to play wherever needed defensively, it’s the bat that will serve as Iskenderian’s carrying tool at the next level. Showing a simple approach and set up at the plate, the broad and strongly built righthanded hitter shows a strong feel for the barrel of the bat. He might not hit for a ton of power but his overall hit tool is undeniable as he made the transition to ACC pitching look easy, leading the team with a .379 average and an on-base percentage of .471. On top of the bat, Iskenderian was 23-for-25 on stolen base attempts during the spring and wasn’t caught until the final couple of weekends of the regular season. LINKS: George Iskenderian Biography - U. of Miami Miami Baseball: George Iskenderian Move To Cleanup Spot Paying Off George Iskenderian Biography - U. of South Carolina Former Don Bosco star George Iskenderian has a decision

ROUND 6: Eric Hanhold, RHP 6'5", 205, R/R, Florida (Gainesville, FL) DOB: 11/01/1993 (Florida Times Union) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Eric Hanhold Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 352. Eric Hanhold, rhp, Florida (JR) R-R, 6-5/205, Palm Harbor, Fla. Previously Drafted: Phillies ’12 (40) The very last pick in the 2012 draft, Hanhold is actually one of two players on the Florida Gators roster to be selected with the final pick of their respective drafts, with sophomore Shaun Anderson the other in 2013. With the type of stuff Hanhold possesses on the mound and the numbers he’s put up this spring, it’s safe to say he’ll be going much higher this June. Sitting in the 92-94 mph range out of the bullpen and bumping 95, Hanhold works from a high arm slot, pounding the ball downhill with late and heavy life. With his fastball running to his arm side, Hanhold features a slider that moves in the opposite direction, showing late 10-to-4 tilt. LINKS:

ROUND 5: Blake Allemand, SS 5'10", 170, S/R, Texas A&M (College Station, TX) DOB: 0701/1992 (mysanantonio.com) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Blake Allemand Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) 255. Blake Allemand, inf, Texas A&M (SR) B-R, 5-10/155, San Antonio, Texas Previously Drafted: Never Drafted Part of the reason for the Aggies success throughout this spring and into the postseason is the play of their senior shortstop Blake Allemand. Impacting the game from both sides of the ball, Allemand served as A&M’s fulltime shortstop this spring after playing a little bit of everywhere in 2014. Showing solid barrel skills from both sides of the plate, Allemand shows no problem handling premium stuff while showing the athleticism to play any of the infield positions at a high level. LINKS: Texas A&M Blake Allemand Biography Area Athlete Report: Blake Allemand, Texas A&M baseball (mySA) VIDEO: 5th round IF Blake Allemand in the Texas A&M studios for a post-draft interview

ROUND 4: Demi Orimoloye, OF 6'4", 225, R/R, St Matthew HS (Orleans, Ontario) DOB: 01/06/1997 (Sports Illustrated) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Demi Orimoloye Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) Height/Weight: 6-4/225 Bats/Throws: R/R Birthdate: Jan. 6, 1997 High School: St. Matthew Hometown: Orleans, Ont. (Canada) Travel Team: Team Canada Commitment: Oregon Projected Draft Round: 1 There is no player in the 2015 class that has improved more over the last two years than Canadian outfielder Demi Orimoloye. Orimoloye's athleticism has always been obvious. He's a chiseled and natural 6-foot-4, 225-pounds and exudes strength. He also ran a 6.57 60-yard dash as a sophomore and has a solid average outfield throwing arm. But dating back to his appearances at the 2013 PG Junior National Showcase and the 2013 PG Underclass All-American Games, it was very difficult to project that Orimoloye would ever be able to hit. These are notes from the Perfect Game database from that summer that are consistent with the entire body of his evaluations at that time: BP:Upright/narrow stance, unsure trigger, late start, VERY raw, big loop in back, huge hand drop load, zero balance, big uppercut, can imagine him crushing the ball if he ever learned to hit, but has a LONG way to go. Game: completely overmatched, had absolutely no chance in game ABs. Fast forward a year to last summer and it was like watching a different player, admittedly still a very large, fast and strong player, in the batter's box. There was balance and timing, there was a much shorter and level path to the ball, there was an explosion of hands and wrists at contact. And there was consistently a huge explosion of barrel and ball at contact. Orimoloye made some of the hardest contact of the summer and made it consistently. Reports coming in the spring indicated that Orimoloye has continued to hit the same way off college and even professional pitching as part of Team Canada's March tour through Florida. This would be looking well into the future but should Orimoloye eventually reach the big leagues, he would become the first native born Nigerian Major Leaguer. He immigrated to Canada with his family as a three-year old. MLB.COM One of the best all-around athletes to come out of Canada in years, Orimoloye could become the first first-round pick out of Ontario since Scott Thorman in 2000 -- if he has a strong spring. Born in Nigeria, he moved to Canada when he was 10 months old. Orimoloye is built like a linebacker at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, and all of his physical tools (raw power, speed, arm strength) grade out as plus. With his strength, bat speed and leverage, he can hit the ball farther than most high school players. Relatively new to baseball, Orimoloye lacks polish at times at the plate, on the bases and in the field. But he has shown significant improvement in the last year and has prototypical right-field tools. He'll attend Oregon if he doesn't turn pro. LINKS: VIDEO: Demi Orimoloye, MLB.com Canadian prospect Demi Orimoloye bidding to make baseball history Demi Orimoloye Unfazed By What Could Have Been Realizing plus potential (Perfect Game) Orléans baseball star drafted by Milwaukee Brewers

ROUND 3: Nash Walters, RHP 6'5", 210, B/T, Lindale HS (Lindale, TX) DOB: 05/18/1997 (daily-times.com) SCOUTING REPORT: Fox Sports At 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, Walters definitely has a projectable frame. The physical tools seem to be there for Walters, but he's thought of as a work in progress with a high ceiling. Walters did not allow an earned run and struck out 48 over 31 innings during his junior season at Lindale H.S. He is committed to Texas A&M University. LINKS: VIDEO: Nash Walters, MLB.com Crew drafts Texas prep arm to begin Day 2

ROUND 2: Cody Ponce, RHP 6'6", 240, R/R, Cal Poly Pomona (Pomona, CA) DOB: 04/25/1994 (Baseball America) SCOUTING REPORT: Perfect Game Cody Ponce Perfect Game Profile (Insider content provided by Patrick Ebert of PerfectGame.org) Height/Weight: 6-5/235 Bats/Throws: R/R Birthdate: April 25, 1994 College: Cal Poly Pomona (Division II) Hometown: Upland, Calif. Projected Draft Round: 1-1S Even in the most sophisticated of times in the world of scouting, elite talent like Cody Ponce can still emerge from unexpected places. You wouldn’t expect a 6-foot-5 righty with a mid-90s fastball and above average secondary pitches to come from a Division II program, but Cal Poly-Pomona has produced just that in Ponce. Ponce was slowed earlier this spring by some nagging but not serious injuries, but has since showed a quick return to form. And, in top form, in many ways, Ponce can stack up with almost any pitcher in the draft. It’s a cliche to say that consistency will be the key, but it truly is when it comes to this big righthander. On his best days, he has top of the rotation stuff, but he needs to show scouts that the same stuff will show up day in and day out. The Cape Cod League experience was enormous for Ponce, as the scouting world got to get a lengthy look at his on the fly development. But, the league’s All-Star game served as a cherry on top of his breakout summer. He showed flashes of absolute brilliance throughout his summer, but in this game he put all the pieces together to form a pitching prospect that caused some scouts to pull out the name Roger Clemens. Ponce attacked hitters with a 93-96 mph fastball in his All-Star outing, and showed the wipeout, plus slider he had used only sparingly at times throughout the summer. For much of the summer, it really did depend when you saw Ponce when it came to what your evaluation was. He didn’t always show that plus 85-89 mph slider that he broke out in that All-Star game, and his 79-82 mph curveball flashed big plus 11-5 depth in some games, but didn’t show up quite as sharp in others. His solid-average changeup was a constant for him at 81-83 with late fading action, however. What variations in stuff Ponce shows this spring will ultimately determine where he fits in the draft. He will have to improve his command and find ways to bring the entirety of that four pitch arsenal with him to the mound everyday. But, his size, easy righty arm and potential for three plus offerings make him a potential frontline starter if things break right. At worst, he has the attack mode mentality, the demeanor, and clearly the electric stuff to pitch at the end of games. Ponce has to be viewed a little differently than the typical college pitcher, and there is still a world of potential to be tapped into. MLB.COM (Rank: 32) Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Cutter: 55 | Curveball: 45 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50 Cal Poly Pomona has produced eight big leaguers, but never a first-round pick. After a strong showing in the Cape Cod League last summer, it looked like Ponce might change that, though there are some question marks. There's still a very good chance he'll surpass Mark Wiley (second round, 1970) as the highest-drafted player in the program's history. Ponce stands out primarily for his size and fastball. The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder sits at 91-94 mph and touches 96, though his heater gets hit more than it should because it tends to straighten out. Ponce's secondary pitches are still a work in progress. His improving cutter is his No. 2 option, he's not afraid to throw his firm changeup and he also has a curveball that often devolves into a slurve. He does a nice job of using his height to drive his pitches down in the strike zone. Ponce missed some time in 2015 with biceps tendinitis and will need to prove he's healthy, along with an ability to maintain his stuff deep into starts, as the Draft approaches. LINKS: VIDEO: Cody Ponce, MLB.com