MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "Eastern Michigan"
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MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "Eastern Michigan"
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Year | Rnd | DT | OvPck | FrRnd | RdPck | Tm | Signed | Name | Pos | WAR | G | AB | HR | G | W | L | SV | Type | Drafted Out of | |||||
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2023 | 16 | 493 | FrRnd | 29 | Phillies | Y | $100,000 | Luke Russo (minors) | P | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
2022 | 11 | 342 | FrRnd | 26 | Brewers | Y | $125,000 | Cameron Wagoner (minors) | P | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
2021 | 10 | 283 | FrRnd | 1 | Pirates | Y | $127,500 | Justin Meis (minors) | P | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
2019 | 33 | 981 | FrRnd | 4 | Marlins | Y | $50,000 | Zachary Owings (minors) | 1B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
2018 | 20 | 593 | FrRnd | 9 | Athletics | Y | $45,000 | Max Schuemann (minors) | 2B | 0.2 | 33 | 84 | 2 | .262 | .725 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||
2017 | 23 | 693 | FrRnd | 18 | Mariners | Y | Sam Delaplane (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2012 | 33 | 1007 | FrRnd | 9 | Marlins | N | Steve Weber (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2010 | 30 | 897 | FrRnd | 2 | Pirates | Y | Matthew Skirving (minors) | C | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2009 | 20 | 600 | FrRnd | 9 | Tigers | Y | Jimmy Gulliver (minors) | SS | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2009 | 33 | 994 | FrRnd | 13 | Rangers | Y | Kyle Rhoad (minors) | CF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2007 | 10 | 312 | FrRnd | 8 | Rockies | Y | $60,000 | Jeff Fischer (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
2007 | 20 | 617 | FrRnd | 13 | Indians | Y | Jeffrey Hehr (minors) | SS | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2004 | 2 | 52 | FrRnd | 11 | Pirates | Y | $670,000 | Brian Bixler (minors) | SS | -1.4 | 183 | 323 | 2 | .189 | .519 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||
2004 | 15 | 457 | FrRnd | 26 | Athletics | Y | Ryan Ford (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2004 | 20 | 587 | FrRnd | 6 | Indians | Y | Derrick Peterson (minors) | 3B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2003 | 24 | 708 | FrRnd | 11 | Indians | Y | Ryan Goleski (minors) | 1B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
2003 | 30 | 880 | FrRnd | 3 | Tigers | Y | Anthony Tomey (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1999 | 21 | 651 | FrRnd | 27 | Yankees | Y | Mike Aldridge (minors) | C | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1998 | 24 | 733 | FrRnd | 30 | Diamondbacks | Y | Troy Niehaus (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1998 | 39 | 1163 | FrRnd | 10 | Rangers | Y | Greg Ryan (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1997 | 12 | 356 | FrRnd | 2 | Phillies | Y | Mark Rutherford (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1996 | 7 | 208 | FrRnd | 23 | Dodgers | Y | Ben Simon (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1996 | 20 | 581 | FrRnd | 6 | Tigers | Y | Don DeDonatis (minors) | SS | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1995 | 41 | 1141 | FrRnd | 18 | Mets | Y | Tim Tessmar (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1993 | 17 | 472 | FrRnd | 8 | Mets | Y | Sean Kenny (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1993 | 33 | 926 | FrRnd | 14 | Padres | Y | Jim Bostock (minors) | 2B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1993 | 34 | 949 | FrRnd | 9 | Tigers | Y | Mike Wiseley (minors) | OF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1992 | 15 | 423 | FrRnd | 19 | Dodgers | Y | Brandon White (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1991 | 28 | 747 | FrRnd | 24 | Pirates | Y | Jim Martin (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1991 | 29 | 751 | FrRnd | 2 | Braves | Y | Kevin Grijak (minors) | OF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1991 | 44 | 1150 | FrRnd | 15 | Tigers | Y | Doug Martin (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1989 | 48 | 1231 | FrRnd | 14 | Pirates | N | Bill Bates (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1988 | 5 | 135 | FrRnd | 26 | Tigers | Y | Mike Lumley (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1988 | 12 | 317 | FrRnd | 26 | Tigers | Y | Mickey Delas (minors) | C | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1988 | 16 | 421 | FrRnd | 26 | Tigers | Y | Brett Roach (minors) | C | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1988 | 38 | 993 | FrRnd | 26 | Tigers | Y | Bert Patton (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1987 | 14 | 365 | FrRnd | 21 | Tigers | Y | Don Vesling (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1987 | 23 | 595 | FrRnd | 17 | Blue Jays | Y | Jim Trahey (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1986 | 12 | 295 | FrRnd | 6 | Brewers | Y | A.J. Richardson (minors) | 3B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1986 | 19 | 489 | FrRnd | 18 | Tigers | Y | Chris Hoiles (minors) | C | 23.5 | 894 | 2820 | 151 | .262 | .834 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||
1985 | 12 | 314 | FrRnd | 26 | Tigers | Y | Joseph Slavik (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1985 | 16 | 417 | FrRnd | 25 | Blue Jays | Y | Glen Kwiatkowski (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1984 | 3 | 56 | FrRnd | 2 | Mariners | Y | Ken Spratke (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1984 | 6 | 151 | FrRnd | 19 | Braves | Y | Rob Sepanek (minors) | 1B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1982 | 3 | 58 | FrRnd | 4 | Twins | Y | Greg Howe (minors) | OF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1982 | 4 | 102 | FrRnd | 22 | Yankees | Y | Jim Riggs (minors) | 3B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1982 | 12 | 293 | FrRnd | 5 | Mets | Y | Mickey Weston (minors) | RHP | -1.3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 7.15 | 1.68 | 1 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||
1982 | 26 | 665 | FrRnd | 19 | Tigers | Y | James Irwin (minors) | OF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1981 | 4 | 86 | FrRnd | 9 | Rangers | Y | Doug Davis (minors) | C | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1981 | 7 | 176 | FrRnd | 21 | Brewers | Y | Bryan Clutterbuck (minors) | RHP | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 4.21 | 1.40 | 0 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||
1981 | 11 | 268 | FrRnd | 9 | Rangers | Y | Mitch Zwolensky (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1981 | 20 | 510 | FrRnd | 17 | Tigers | Y | Bryon Horn (minors) | 2B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1981 | 22 | 564 | FrRnd | 19 | Phillies | Y | Jay Davisson (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1981 | 26 | 659 | FrRnd | 15 | Tigers | N | Randal Gorgon (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1981 | 32 | 779 | FrRnd | 11 | Tigers | Y | Jon Zureich (minors) | 1B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1980 | 20 | 502 | FrRnd | 9 | Dodgers | Y | Audie Cole (minors) | OF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1979 | 1 | 1rg | 11 | FrRnd | 11 | Cubs | Y | Mark Wilkins (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
1979 | 3 | 73 | FrRnd | 21 | Royals | Y | Pat Sheridan (minors) | OF | 5.4 | 876 | 2419 | 51 | .253 | .690 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||
1979 | 13 | 315 | FrRnd | 3 | Blue Jays | Y | Brian Stemberger (minors) | 3B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1979 | 14 | 351 | FrRnd | 13 | Tigers | Y | Gordon Chretien (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1979 | 23 | 582 | FrRnd | 12 | Tigers | N | Audie Cole (minors) | OF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1979 | 25 | 627 | FrRnd | 9 | Expos | Y | Bud Yanus (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1978 | 10 | 252 | FrRnd | 18 | White Sox | N | Brian Stemberger (minors) | SS | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1978 | 24 | 581 | FrRnd | 4 | Athletics | N | Bud Yanus (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1978 | 27 | 637 | FrRnd | 7 | Tigers | Y | John Martin (minors) | LHP | 0.9 | 78 | 73 | 0 | .206 | .518 | 91 | 17 | 14 | 3.94 | 1.21 | 1 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||
1977 | 1 | 20 | FrRnd | 20 | Dodgers | Y | $20,000 | Bob Welch (minors) | RHP | 43.7 | 306 | 582 | 2 | .151 | .363 | 506 | 211 | 146 | 3.47 | 1.27 | 8 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |
1977 | 20 | 495 | FrRnd | 5 | Tigers | Y | Ted Dasen (minors) | 3B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1977 | 20 | 512 | FrRnd | 22 | Yankees | Y | Dan Schmitz (minors) | 2B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1976 | 1 | 5 | FrRnd | 5 | Padres | Y | $42,500 | Bob Owchinko (minors) | LHP | 2.0 | 164 | 163 | 0 | .135 | .352 | 275 | 37 | 60 | 4.28 | 1.46 | 7 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |
1976 | 8 | 170 | FrRnd | 2 | Tigers | Y | Glenn Gulliver (minors) | SS | 0.6 | 73 | 192 | 1 | .203 | .626 | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||
1976 | 10 | 219 | FrRnd | 3 | Braves | Y | Jerry Keller (minors) | C | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1976 | 39 | 711 | FrRnd | 1 | Giants | Y | Thomas Boutin (minors) | OF | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1973 | 1 | 1rg | 7 | FrRnd | 7 | Expos | Y | Tom Ford (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
1973 | 11 | 264 | FrRnd | 24 | Pirates | Y | Larry Kinn (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1972 | 2 | 1sc | 31 | FrRnd | 7 | White Sox | N | Jay Kuhnie (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
1971 | 9 | 204 | FrRnd | 7 | Phillies | Y | Alan McLaughlin (minors) | 2B | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1971 | 13 | 296 | FrRnd | 1 | White Sox | N | Jay Kuhnie (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1971 | 19 | 461 | FrRnd | 22 | Pirates | Y | Terry Collins (minors) | SS | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1971 | 3 | 6sc | 64 | FrRnd | 17 | Athletics | N | James Horton (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | |||||||||||||
1970 | 16 | 369 | FrRnd | 2 | Indians | Y | Thomas Burkert (minors) | LHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1969 | 19 | 451 | FrRnd | 19 | Tigers | Y | Richard Krumm (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) | ||||||||||||||
1969 | 23 | 535 | FrRnd | 7 | Twins | Y | William Giffin (minors) | RHP | 4Yr | Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI) |
79 matching player(s). 11 played in the majors (13%). Total of 74.1 WAR, or 6.7 per major leaguer.
DT Key
- Blank - June Draft
- 6sc - June Secondary
- 6sa - June Secondary (normal, 1971 only)
- 6sd - June Secondary (delayed, 1971 only)
- 1rg - January Draft
- 1sc - January Secondary Draft
- 8lg - August Legion Draft
NOTES: We have not yet matched the 2023 debuts to their draft into. We hope to do so soon.
Please note that searches by state are not complete and not guaranteed to be accurate.
Players are listed regardless of whether they signed or not.
School names may change from year to year making it difficult to find all player drafted from a school.
Please let us know if you find what you believe is an error.
The 1965 draft had a major league and AAA section (rounds 1-3), a AA section (4-7) and A-ball sections (8+). Each team had one pick in rounds 1-7 (MLB, AAA, and AA picks). Starting with the 8th round teams received a pick for each A-ball team in their system in the reverse order of the affiliate finishes. Franchises that shared affiliates, alternated the picks round-by-round. This means that a franchise will have multiple picks in a "round". For presentation reasons here, we have re-labeled the rounds to be the number of the selection made by this franchise. This means that the Twins' 10th round pick could come after the Mets' 12th round pick.
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