It won’t be anything like last year, but Arizona State will get hit hard by Tuesday’s Major League Baseball amateur draft.
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Junior right-hander Mike Leake is expected to be a first-round selection, and outfielder Jason Kipnis could also go on the first day, when the first three rounds are conducted.
Below is a look at Arizona State’s draft-eligible players, along with recruited players who could opt for the professional ranks instead of Tempe.
ASU
| Name | Pos. | Yr. | Stats | Comment |
| Mike Leake | RHP | Jr. | 16-1, 1.36 ERA | Shouldn’t slip past D-Backs at Nos. 16 and 17 |
| Jason Kipnis | OF | Jr. | .385, 16 HR, 71 RBI | Chosen in 4th round last year but didn’t sign; stock has risen |
| Josh Spence | LHP | Jr. | 9-1, 2.33 ERA | Fastball tops out at 88, but off-speed pitches intrigue |
| Carlos Ramirez | C | Jr. | .349, 18 HR, 72 RBI | Good year should get him drafted in first six rounds |
| Jason Franzblau | RHP | Sr. | 3-2, 2.40 ERA | Impressive senior year should get Franzblau’s name called |
| Raoul Torrez | 3B | Jr. | .250, 1 HR, 26 RBI | Didn’t hit as well as anticipated |
| Kole Calhoun | OF | Jr. | .292, 9 HR, 42 RBI | Solid first year at ASU but could stay for one more season |
High School Recruits
| Name | Pos. | Hometown | Comment |
| Jake Barrett | RHP | Mesa (Desert Ridge) | Fireballer could pitch/hit at ASU if he doesn’t go pro |
| James Pazos | LHP | Gilbert (Highland) | Will likely end up with Sun Devils |
| Deven Marrero | SS | Plantation, Fla. | 29th-rated high school prospect expected to go pro |
| Nolan Arenado | IF | Lake Forest, Calif. | Advanced hitter could contribute at ASU immediately |
| Jacob Morris | OF | Copell, Tx. | Getting him to school would be a coup for Devils |
| Andrew Aplin | OF | Suisan, Calif. | Seems to be college-bound |
| Brady Rodgers | RHP | Richmond, Texas | Four-pitch pitcher could help replace Leake, Spence |
| Joey DiMichele | IF | Scottsdale (Arcadia) | Versatile local standout can play all over the infield |
Junior College Recruits
| Name | Pos. | College | Comment |
| Merrill Kelly | RHP | Yavapai | Former Desert Mountain star could fit in rotation at ASU |
| Jimmy Patterson | LHP/OF | Central Arizona | Decision looms for two-way standout |
| Xorge Carrillo | C | Central Arizona | Could be replacement for Ramirez at catcher |
| Josh Moody | LHP | Western Nevada | Drafted in 29th round last season |
