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2009 Major League Baseball draft
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| 2009 Major League Baseball draft | |
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| General information | |
| Date | June 9–11, 2009 |
| Location | Secaucus, New Jersey |
| Network | MLB Network[1] |
| Overview | |
| 1521 total selections | |
| First selection | Stephen Strasburg Washington Nationals |
| First round selections | 49 |
The 2009 Major League Baseball draft was held June 9 to June 11 at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.[2]
The drafting order is as follows:[3][4]
First-round selections
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Key
| All-Star | |
| * | Player did not sign |
Supplemental first-round selections
[edit]From Baseball America[5]
Compensation picks
[edit]- ^ Compensation for failure to sign 2008 first-round pick Aaron Crow
- ^ Pick from Los Angeles Dodgers as compensation for signing of free agent Orlando Hudson
- ^ Pick from New York Mets as compensation for signing of free agent Francisco Rodríguez
- ^ Pick from New York Yankees as compensation for signing of free agent Mark Teixeira
- ^ Pick from Philadelphia Phillies as compensation for signing of free agent Raúl Ibañez
- ^ Compensation for failure to sign 2008 first-round pick Gerrit Cole
- ^ Pick from Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as compensation for signing of free agent Brian Fuentes
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Raúl Ibañez to the Philadelphia Phillies
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Brian Fuentes to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Orlando Hudson to the Los Angeles Dodgers
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Derek Lowe to the Atlanta Braves
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent A. J. Burnett to the New York Yankees
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Orlando Cabrera to the Oakland Athletics
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent CC Sabathia to the New York Yankees
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Mark Teixeira to the New York Yankees
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Juan Cruz to the Kansas City Royals
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type A free agent Francisco Rodriguez to the New York Mets
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type B free agent Jeremy Affeldt to the San Francisco Giants
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type B free agent Milton Bradley to the Chicago Cubs
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type B free agent Brandon Lyon to the Detroit Tigers
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type B free agent Dennys Reyes to the St. Louis Cardinals
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type B free agent Brian Shouse to the Tampa Bay Rays
- ^ Compensation for loss of Type B free agent Jon Garland to the Arizona Diamondbacks
- ^ Compensation for failure to sign 2008 second-round pick Tanner Scheppers
Other notable selections
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As of September 2, 2019
NFL players drafted
[edit]- Jake Locker, 10th round, 321st overall by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, but did not sign
- Riley Cooper, 25th round, 754th overall by the Texas Rangers, but did not sign
- Eric Decker, 27th round, 822nd overall by the Minnesota Twins, but did not sign
- Jacobbi McDaniel, 33rd round, 1006th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers, but did not sign
- Colin Kaepernick, 43rd round, 1310th overall by the Chicago Cubs, but did not sign
- Anthony Scirrotto, 50th round, 1502nd overall by the Kansas City Royals, signed, but never played
External links
[edit]- 2009 MLB draft page MLB.com
- 2009 Major League Baseball draft at ESPN
References
[edit]- ^ Tanklefsky, David (April 28, 2009). "First Day of MLB Draft To Be Held At MLB Network". nexttv.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Draft Date and Location". Archived from the original on August 6, 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2009.
- ^ First-year Player Draft rules Archived June 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, MLB.com
- ^ Final 2008 regular season standings Archived March 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, MLB.com
- ^ "2009 Draft Order". Archived from the original on April 17, 2009. Retrieved April 14, 2009.
2009 Major League Baseball draft
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Background
Draft Overview
The 2009 Major League Baseball draft took place from June 9 to 11 at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.[1] This event marked the first time the MLB Draft was broadcast live in primetime on MLB Network from Studio 42.[14] The coverage highlighted the selections in real time, drawing attention to emerging amateur talents such as Stephen Strasburg, chosen first overall by the Washington Nationals.[2] The draft spanned 50 rounds, resulting in 1,521 total selections of amateur players primarily from high schools, colleges, and junior colleges across the United States.[2] These picks represented Major League Baseball's primary mechanism for acquiring young talent, with teams scouting prospects based on potential and immediate organizational needs.[1] Conducted in the pre-bonus pool era, the 2009 draft operated under rules where signing bonuses were not subject to hard caps or team-specific pools, though MLB provided recommended slot values to guide negotiations.[15] Bonuses significantly influenced draft strategy and pick values, with teams collectively spending over $200 million on signings, often exceeding slots for high-profile prospects to secure commitments.[16] The draft emphasized pitching talent, with 11 of the top 15 selections being pitchers, including several standout college arms such as Stephen Strasburg, reflecting the class's depth in polished, high-velocity throwing hands ready for professional development.[17][18] This focus underscored teams' preference for advanced college talent amid a strong pitching cohort.[18]Rules and Eligibility
The 2009 Major League Baseball draft operated under rules established by the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association, focusing exclusively on amateur players from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Eligible players included high school graduates who had not enrolled in college, ensuring they were available immediately post-graduation without prior professional commitments.[19] College players qualified if they had completed their junior or senior year, turned 21 years of age by draft day, or exhausted their collegiate eligibility, while junior college players became eligible after their first season or upon eligibility exhaustion.[19] No player with a prior professional contract in MLB's minor leagues or affiliated systems could be selected, maintaining the draft's amateur focus.[19] The draft did not extend to international amateurs beyond North American territories, with no international draft in place; instead, players from other countries, particularly those under 23 with limited professional experience, were signed directly as international free agents outside the draft process.[19] This structure emphasized domestic talent acquisition, comprising 50 rounds of selections held from June 9 to 11, 2009, at MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.[1] Selection order followed the reverse standings from the 2008 regular season, with the 14 non-playoff teams picking first in inverse order of winning percentage, followed by the playoff teams in reverse order of their postseason finish.[2] Ties in winning percentage were resolved by head-to-head records, intradivision play, and other MLB-approved tiebreakers, granting the Washington Nationals the first overall pick due to their league-worst 59-102 record in 2008.[2] Supplemental first-round picks, inserted after the standard first round and before the second round (typically picks 31 through 60 overall), were awarded as compensation for free agent losses from the 2008-09 offseason under the era's Type A and Type B classification system.[20] Type A free agents—those ranked in the top 20% of their position by Elias Sports Bureau metrics over the prior two seasons—triggered a supplemental pick for the losing team, with the signing team forfeiting its first-round pick (protected if among the top 15 overall).[21] Type B free agents, ranked 21-40% in their position, resulted only in a supplemental pick for the losing team, without affecting the signing team's first-round selection.[21] These rules aimed to balance competitive equity by providing extra opportunities to teams impacted by free agency departures.[20]Primary Selections
First-Round Picks
The first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft featured 25 selections, conducted in reverse order of the 2008 regular-season standings to give struggling teams priority access to top amateur talent. Held on June 9, 2009, at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey, the round emphasized high-upside pitchers and position players from both college and high school ranks, reflecting teams' focus on immediate organizational needs like rebuilding rotations and lineups. A mix of 12 college players, 12 high school prospects, and 1 independent league player were chosen, with pitching dominating the selections (15 of 25 picks).[1] The Washington Nationals led off by selecting right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from San Diego State University, prioritizing an elite college arm with triple-digit velocity to serve as the cornerstone of their young franchise. Strasburg signed shortly after the draft for a $7.5 million bonus as part of a four-year major league contract totaling $15.1 million, setting a record for draft compensation at the time.[22] The Seattle Mariners followed with outfielder Dustin Ackley from the University of North Carolina, targeting a polished hitter with plus speed and plate discipline to bolster their farm system; Ackley signed for $6 million.[23] The San Diego Padres then took high school outfielder Donavan Tate from Cartersville High School in Georgia, betting on his athleticism and tools despite raw hitting skills, and he inked a $6.25 million deal.[23] Subsequent picks highlighted varied team strategies, such as the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting catcher Tony Sanchez from Boston College to address long-term catching depth, with Sanchez signing for $2.5 million.[23] The Baltimore Orioles opted for high school right-hander Matt Hobgood from Norco High School in California, emphasizing raw power pitching potential, and he agreed to $2.42 million.[23] Mid-round choices like the Colorado Rockies' selection of left-hander Tyler Matzek from Capistrano Valley High School reflected a preference for high-ceiling high school arms, as Matzek signed for $3.9 million.[23] Later in the round, the Los Angeles Angels made two notable picks: outfielder Randal Grichuk from Lamar Consolidated High School ($1.242 million signing) and outfielder Mike Trout from Millville Senior High School ($1.215 million signing), focusing on athletic, projectable position players to add speed and power upside.[23] Not all selections signed immediately; the Kansas City Royals' choice of right-hander Aaron Crow from the independent Fort Worth Cats held out before agreeing to a $1.5 million signing bonus as part of a three-year major league contract totaling $3 million later in September, while the Texas Rangers' pick of left-hander Matt Purke from Klein High School did not sign and returned for his senior year.[24][23] Overall, 23 of the 25 core first-round picks signed by the August 17 deadline, with bonuses reflecting slot recommendations but often exceeding them for top talents.| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School | Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Nationals | Stephen Strasburg | RHP | San Diego State | $7,500,000 |
| 2 | Seattle Mariners | Dustin Ackley | OF | University of North Carolina | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | San Diego Padres | Donavan Tate | OF | Cartersville HS (GA) | $6,250,000 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Pirates | Tony Sanchez | C | Boston College | $2,500,000 |
| 5 | Baltimore Orioles | Matt Hobgood | RHP | Norco HS (CA) | $2,420,000 |
| 6 | San Francisco Giants | Zack Wheeler | RHP | East Paulding HS (GA) | $3,300,000 |
| 7 | Atlanta Braves | Mike Minor | LHP | Vanderbilt University | $2,420,000 |
| 8 | Cincinnati Reds | Mike Leake | RHP | Arizona State University | $2,270,000 |
| 9 | Detroit Tigers | Jacob Turner | RHP | Westminster Christian Academy (MO) | $4,700,000 |
| 10 | Washington Nationals | Drew Storen | RHP | Stanford University | $1,600,000 |
| 11 | Colorado Rockies | Tyler Matzek | LHP | Capistrano Valley HS (CA) | $3,900,000 |
| 12 | Kansas City Royals | Aaron Crow | RHP | Fort Worth Cats (Independent) | $1,500,000 (signed post-deadline as part of $3M contract) |
| 13 | Oakland Athletics | Grant Green | SS | University of Southern California | $2,750,000 |
| 14 | Texas Rangers | Matt Purke | LHP | Klein HS (TX) | Did not sign |
| 15 | Cleveland Indians | Alex White | RHP | University of North Carolina | $2,250,000 |
| 16 | Arizona Diamondbacks | Bobby Borchering | 3B | Bishop Verot HS (FL) | $1,800,000 |
| 17 | Arizona Diamondbacks | A.J. Pollock | OF | University of Notre Dame | $1,400,000 |
| 18 | Florida Marlins | Chad James | LHP | Yukon HS (OK) | $1,700,000 |
| 19 | St. Louis Cardinals | Shelby Miller | RHP | Brownwood HS (TX) | $2,875,000 |
| 20 | Toronto Blue Jays | Chad Jenkins | RHP | Kennesaw State University | $1,359,000 |
| 21 | Houston Astros | Jiovanni Mier | SS | Bonita HS (CA) | $1,358,000 |
| 22 | Minnesota Twins | Kyle Gibson | RHP | University of Missouri | $1,800,000 |
| 23 | Chicago White Sox | Jared Mitchell | OF | Louisiana State University | $1,200,000 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Angels | Randal Grichuk | OF | Lamar Consolidated HS (TX) | $1,242,000 |
| 25 | Los Angeles Angels | Mike Trout | OF | Millville Senior HS (NJ) | $1,215,000 |
Supplemental and Compensation Picks
The supplemental and compensation picks in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft consisted of eight selections (picks 26 through 33) awarded to teams primarily for losing qualifying free agents during the previous offseason or for failing to sign high draft choices from the 2008 draft. These picks followed immediately after the primary first-round selections (1 through 25) and were governed by MLB's free agency compensation rules, which classified eligible players as Type A (top 15% in performance metrics for their position, such as innings pitched or saves for pitchers) or Type B (top 35%). A team losing a Type B free agent received a supplemental first-round pick if the player signed with another team. For Type A free agents, the signing team typically forfeited its first-round pick to the losing team unless that pick fell after the 15th overall (in which case the losing team received a supplemental pick instead, and the signing team retained its original slot). Failure to sign a 2008 first-rounder also granted a supplemental pick to the drafting team. This system aimed to balance competitive equity by providing talent replenishment to teams impacted by free agency losses. The following table lists the picks 26 through 33, including the player selected, position, school or commitment, and rationale where applicable. Bonuses for these slots averaged around $1.2 million, lower than the main first round due to slot recommendations designed to control spending (e.g., MLB slotted pick 32 at $900,000). Notable examples include the Seattle Mariners receiving two picks for losing Type B free agent Raúl Ibañez, who signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York Yankees' pick compensated for not signing their 2008 first-rounder Gerrit Cole, who opted for UCLA. The Colorado Rockies' selection offset the loss of Type A closer Brian Fuentes to the Los Angeles Angels on a two-year, $17.5 million contract.[26][27][28][29][30]| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School/Commitment | Rationale | Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Milwaukee Brewers | Eric Arnett | RHP | Indiana University | Compensation for losing Type A FA CC Sabathia | $1,197,000 |
| 27 | Seattle Mariners | Nick Franklin | SS | Lake Brantley HS (FL) | Compensation for losing Type B FA Raúl Ibañez | $1,280,000 |
| 28 | Boston Red Sox | Reymond Fuentes | CF | Fernando Callejo HS (PR) | Adjusted slot after signing Type A FA Jason Bay | $1,134,000 |
| 29 | New York Yankees | Slade Heathcott | CF | Texas HS (TX) | Compensation for failing to sign 2008 1st-rounder Gerrit Cole | $2,200,000 |
| 30 | Tampa Bay Rays | LeVon Washington | 2B | Buchholz HS (FL) | Regular first-round pick (no compensation; did not sign) | Unsigned |
| 31 | Chicago Cubs | Brett Jackson | CF | University of California | Regular first-round pick (no compensation) | $972,000 |
| 32 | Colorado Rockies | Tim Wheeler | CF | Sacramento State | Compensation for losing Type A FA Brian Fuentes | $900,000 |
| 33 | Seattle Mariners | Steven Baron | C | John A. Ferguson HS (FL) | Additional compensation for losing Type B FA Raúl Ibañez | $980,000 |