The 2012 MLB Draft is officially underway. The first round came and went on Monday evening without a hitch, although there were some surprises. Mark Appel, the projected No. 1 pick for months, dropped all the way to eighth due to sign ability issues. Carlos Correa, a shortstop currently playing and studying in Puerto Rico, was the first player selected.
The Braves added a local prospect to their farm system in the way of Lucas Sims, a hard throwing right-handed pitcher with two impressive breaking balls.
Here is a complete recap of the first round.
1. Astros Carlos Correa SS
2. Twins Byron Buxton CF
3. Mariners Mike Zunino C
4. Orioles Kevin Gausman RHP
5. Royals Kyle Zimmer RHP
6. Cubs Albert Almora CF
7. Padres Max Fried LHP
8. Pirates Mark Appel RHP
9. Marlins Andrew Heaney LHP
10. Rockies David Dahl CF
11. Athletics Addison Russell SS
12. Mets Gavin Cecchini SS
13. White Sox Courtney Hawkins OF
14. Reds Nick Travieso RHP
15. Indians Tyler Naquin OF
16. Nationals Luc Giolito RHP
17. Blue Jays D.J. Davis OF
18. Dodgers Corey Seager 3B
19. Cardinals Michael Wacha RHP
20. Giants Chris Stratton RHP
21. Braves Lucas Sims RHP
22. Blue Jays Marcus Stroman RHP
23. Cardinals James Ramsey OF
24. Red Sox Deven Marrero SS
25. Rays Richie Shaffer 3B
26. Diamondbacks Stryker Trahan C
27. Brewers Clint Coulter C
28. Brewers Victor Roache OF
29. Rangers Lewis Brinson CF
30. Yankees Ty Hensley RHP
31. Red Sox Brian Johnson LHP
The second round of the draft will begin on Tuesday afternoon at noon. Rounds 2 through 15 will be completed by the end of the day.
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