NECBL Draft Tracker 2015 (First 10 Rds.)

Smart on Sports will keep you up to date on NECBL alumni selected as the 2015 draft unfolds. Check back to this page after the draft for detailed scouting reports on each player selected.

Rd-Pick-Team
1-31 San Francisco Giants
Selection: Chris Shaw, 1B, Boston College (New Bedford Bay Sox '13)

Shaw raked for the Bay Sox in 2013, his second step in a three-year of New England summer leagues that included stints with the FCBL's Nashua Silver Knights and the Cape's Chatham Anglers. An All-Star, Shaw hit .335 with five home runs and 39 RBIs, ranking in the top seven in each of the Triple Crown categories.

CB-A (40) Milwaukee Brewers
Selection: Nathan Kirby, LHP, Virginia (Keene Swamp Bats '13)

The league's top prospect after the 2013 season, Kirby was Virginia's No. 1 starter in 2014 and the top lefty in the 2015 class entering the regular season. A lat strain sidelined the hard throwing lefty, and his stock dropped from a top-ten pick to just outside the first round. He was 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 43 innings for the Swamp Bats.

2-50 Miami Marlins
Selection: Brett Lilek, LHP, Arizona State (Newport Gulls '13)

Lilek was the Sun Devils Friday night starter in 2014, but he struggled early in 2015. The junior picked it up at the end of the year and was viewed as a second or third round pick. He dominated with the Gulls two years ago as an NECBL All-Star, going 4-2 with a save and a 1.64 ERA. He also struck out 26 in 27 innings. He followed that up with a short stint in the Cape, returning to ASU to preserve his arm.

4-134 Washington Nationals
Selection: Mariano Rivera, RHP, Iona (Laconia Muskrats '14)

Rivera drew arguably the most attention of any NECBL player in recent memory last year, as crowds showed up to watch the son of one of the best closers in MLB history to pitch. He had a 3.99 ERA in 10 appearances (six starts), and really improved with 113 strikeouts in 85 innings this spring. Rivera had a 2.65 ERA for the Gaels, and has drawn national attention after his selection from ESPN and Yahoo Sports among others.

5-140 Minnesota Twins
Selection: Alex Robinson, LHP, Maryland (Keene Swamp Bats '14)

Robinson was Perfect Game's top prospect out of the NECBL last year, as the Maryland southpaw struck out 26 in 21.1 innings of work. He closed for the Terrapins this year, utilizing the two-pitch reliever approach with a 94-96 mph fastball and a good slider. He dropped to the fifth round due to questions in the effectiveness of his slider.

6-168 Texas Rangers
Selection: Tyler Ferguson, RHP, Vanderbilt (Newport Gulls '13)

Another member of the 2013 Gulls pitching staff to be selected, Ferguson went 3-0 with a 3.03 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 29.2 innings of work. He was strong in the playoffs, and had another good year with the defending champion Commodores.

6-182 Toronto Blue Jays
Selection: JC Cardenas, SS, Barry (North Adams SteepleCats '14)

Cardenas, a 2014 NECBL All-Star, scored the game winning run in the league's midsummer classic. The switch-hitting Barry University shortstop had a .290/.389/.452 slash line for the SteepleCats and was one of the better fielding infielders in the league.

6-185 Seattle Mariners
Selection: Kyle Wilcox, RHP, Bryant (Newport Gulls '13)

Wilcox showcased high heat as a member of the Gulls talented 2013 pitching staff, which included second round selection Lilek, sixth rounder Ferguson and several other current minor leaguers. He impressed, showcasing the best velocity (Perfect Game) while striking out 27 in just 18 innings while posting a 0.48 ERA. The 6-3 righty also posted a sub-1.00 WHIP and was lights out.

6-189 Kansas City Royals
Selection: Cody Jones, OF, TCU (Newport Gulls '13)

After three 2013 Gulls pitchers were selected, Jones became the first position player of the talented '13 team to be selected in the 2015 draft. A switch-hitter, Jones hit .261 with 20 stolen bases and was named to the East All-Star team with the Gulls. He powered the Horned Frogs this spring with a .371 average, and TCU is currently competing in the College World Series.

7-216 San Francisco Giants
Selection: Jose Vizcaino, 3B, Santa Clara (Newport Gulls '14)

The son of the former major leaguer, Vizcaino hit .250 in the regular season for the Gulls then posted a .361 mark in the playoffs, powering Newport to a championship. He slugged two home runs in the postseason and the Santa Clara product was predicted to end up with the Giants in the 3rd-10th rounds after posting a .368 batting average this year.

8-229 Houston Astros
Selection: Garrett Stubbs, C, USC (Plymouth Pilgrims '13)

A 2013 NECBL All-Star selection, Stubbs hit .267 in 30 games for the Pilgrims in their inaugural season. A finalist for the Johnny Bench Award, Stubbs also played in the Cape for the league champions Cotuit Kettleers. He hit .563 in this years regional, and was named the Lake Elsinore Regional MVP while also an All-Regional selection.

8-235 Cincinnati Reds
Selection: Mitch Piatnik, SS, Florida-Manatee SC (Ocean State Waves '14)

Piatnik played just 11 games for the Waves last year, going 3-for-22. He played JUCO ball at the State College of Florida and was set to play for LSU next. He had a slash line of .291/.340/.351 for the Manatees.

9-276 San Francisco Giants
Selection: David Graybill, RHP, Arizona State (Newport Gulls '13)

Graybill, a position player converted pitcher, was another member of the Gulls 2013 team to be selected. Graybill hit .267 in 22 games for Newport and had one appearance of 4 1/3 shutout innings. He made his first collegiate pitching appearance for the Sun Devils this year, finishing with 8 1/3 innings of NCAA experience. He was selected by the Giants as a pitcher.

10-293 Chicago Cubs
Selection: Vimael Machin, SS, VCU (Danbury Westerners '14)

Machin hit just .238 for the Westerners last year, but developed into a patient hitter at the plate for VCU. He hit .291 this spring, and is a talented shortstop who posted a .943 fielding percentage. He's hit .300 over his three years with the Rams.

10-298 Tampa Bay Rays
Selection: Sam Triece, RHP, Washington State (Keene Swamp Bats '14)

Triece was a reliever for the Swamp Bats in 2014, racking up 18 strikeouts in just 16 innings for Keene. He enjoyed a successful year for the Cougars, posting a 2.66 ERA over 31 relief appearances. Triece was the first Washington State product off the board, a school that routinely sends players to the NECBL.

10-305 Seattle Mariners
Selection: Darin Gillies, RHP, Arizona State (Newport Gulls '13)

Another member of the 2013 Gulls to be selected, Gillies joins his former Newport teammate Kyle Wilcox as a selection of the Mariners. Gillies made five starts for Newport, posting a 3.34 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 37 innings while posting a 4:1 K/BB ratio.