RYAN HORNBACK
CATCHER
Born: July 19, 1991
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 27th Round, 812th Overall, 2011
College: San Jacinto College North (TX)
Agent: N/A
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Baseball America ranked Hornback the 65th best prospect in Texas. At least some scouts...
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted a familiar face in the 23rd round when they took right handed pitcher Jordan Cooper. Cooper was originally selected in the 17th round of the 2009 draft by the Pirates, but ended...
NICHOLAS FLAIR
SHORTSTOP
Born: October 31, 1992
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 180
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 26th Round, 782nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Belle Chasse HS, LA
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Flair was the New Orleans metro player of the year. Despite the big...
JORDAN COOPER
RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Born: February 16, 1990
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 215
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 23rd Round, 692nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
College: University of Kentucky
Agent: N/A
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The Pirates also drafted Cooper in the 17th round in 2009, but...
JOSH MARTIN
RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Born: December 30, 1989
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 205
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 25th Round, 752nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
College: Samford University
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Martin greatly improved his numbers in each of his two seasons, with the reduction in...
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a little bit of variety in the 16-20 rounds. They took a college pitcher, their first since taking Gerrit Cole in the first round. They also drafted a prep shortstop. The highlight...
BRIAN SHARP
SHORTSTOP
Born: July 30, 1988
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 195
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 24th Round, 722nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
College: California Baptist University
Agent:
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Sharp bears some similarities to 2010 draftee Adalberto Santos, who put up some impressive hitting...
MICHAEL JEFFERSON
LEFT HANDED PITCHER
Born: July 31, 1989
Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 190
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Drafted: 22nd Round, 662nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
College: Louisiana Tech University
Agent: N/A
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Jefferson was the ace of the Louisiana Tech staff in 2011, as...
ALEX FUSELIER
CENTER FIELD
Born: September 13, 1989
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Drafted: 21st Round, 632nd Overall, 2011
College: University of Louisiana Lafayette
Agent: N/A
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Fuselier's numbers in college weren't as impressive as what you typically see, but his...
Three of the five picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates in rounds 11-15 were center fielders out of the prep ranks. You might be wondering why they would draft this many players from one position. Typically, center...
TREA TURNER
SHORTSTOP
Born: June 30, 1993
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 160
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 20th Round, 602nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Park Vista Community HS, Lake Worth, FL
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Turner has a commitment to North Carolina State. He didn't...
TAYLOR NUNEZ
RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Born: July 28, 1992
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 185
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 19th Round, 572nd Overall, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Salmen HS, LA
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Nunez is a tall, athletic pitcher who's very projectable if...
