Big Ten Players Selected
35. C Kevin Plawecki, Jr., Purdue – New York Mets
Plawecki is 3rd highest player selected in program history. S. Clinkscales, 31st to Royals in 1992. J. Allensworth, 34th to Pirates in 1993—
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218. 3B Cameron Perkins, Jr., Purdue – Philadelphia Phillies
Perkins is 4th earliest selected Purdue position player in Schreiber's tenure. Plawecki 35th, White 138th in 2008 & Hilligoss 194th in 2006—
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252. 3B/OF Torsten Boss, Jr., Michigan State – Baltimore Orioles
Torsten Boss (8th round, 252 overall) is the highest Spartan drafted since Bob Malek was chosen in the fourth round in 2002. #mlbdraft—
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268. P Joe Kurrasch, So., Penn State – San Francisco Giants
The Giants have been Kurrasch's favorite team growing up—
Greg Kincaid (@GoPSUGreg) June 05, 2012
287. P Nick Wittgren, Jr., Purdue – Miami Marlins
2012 marks 1st time in program history that 3 Boilers selected in 1st 300 picks of same draft. Plawecki, Perk & Witt big part of B1G champs—
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291. 2B Micah Johnson, Jr., Indiana – Chicago White Sox
Micah Johnson – small, not much pop (gaps) but patient and a good athlete. I think its a utility profile, personally. #WhiteSox—
Al Skorupa (@alskor) June 05, 2012
314. P Chad Martin, Sr., Indiana – Chicago Cubs
So how bout that? Micah goes to the White Sox in 9th and Chad Martin goes to the north-siders in the 10th round #ChiTown—
Kyle Kuhlman (@KKatIU) June 05, 2012
347. P Matt Milroy, Jr., Illinois – Miami Marlins
#Illini RHP Matt Milroy had a 3.88 ERA in 53.1 IP mostly in relief in 2012. 65 Ks for 10.98 K/9 ratio, which ranked 9th in nation—
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348. P T.J. Oakes, Jr. Minnesota – Colorado Rockies
Oakes is the first #Gopher to be drafted by the @Rockies since Keith Krenke in 1992.—
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418. 2B Ryan Jones, Jr., Michigan State – San Francisco Giants
441. P Tony Bucciferro, Sr., Michigan State – Chicago White Sox
Complete release on Tony Bucciferro being selected by the White Sox in the 14th round of the MLB Draft (w/ quotes) – msuspartans.com/sports/m-baseb…—
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556. P John Kuchno, So., Ohio State – Pittsburgh Pirates
OSU pitcher John Kuchno, selected in the 18th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates! Yea!—
Sam Houseworth (@swhouseworth) June 06, 2012
646. 3B Jordan Steranka, Sr., Penn State – Pittsburgh Pirates
Congrats to Jordan Steranka on being drafted by his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates!—
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692. CF Willie Argo, Sr., Illinois – Tampa Bay Rays
Congratulations to #Illini OF @WillieArgo42 on being drafted by @RaysBaseball in the 22nd round! It's his third time drafted in his career—
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700. P Travis Huber, Jr., Nebraska – Minnesota Twins
First Husker off the board – closer Travis Huber to the Minnesota Twins in round 23.—
Dan Hoppen (@danhoppen) June 06, 2012
706. P Lance Breedlove, Sr., Purdue – Pittsburgh Pirates
Big shout out to @LBreedlove45 on being drafted by the Pirates! Congrats buddy! Well deserved!—
Kevin Plawecki (@kplawecki26) June 06, 2012
711. CF Kale Kiser, Sr., Nebraska – Chicago White Sox
Congrats to all the guys from @Husker_Baseball on getting drafted. Good luck with whatever decisions you make and any journey ahead of you—
Brian Duensing (@BrianDuensing52) June 06, 2012
713. C Richard Stock, Jr., Nebraska – Cleveland Indians
Round 23 is a busy one for Nebraska. Huber, Richard Stock and Kale Kiser all selected. #huskers—
Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) June 06, 2012
723. P Matt Dermody, Jr., Iowa – Arizona Diamondbacks
So pumped and honored to be a diamondback! Thank you everyone for the support!—
Matt Dermody (@Matt_Dermody) June 06, 2012
781. OF Khiry Cooper, Jr., Nebraska – Boston Red Sox
Former NU WR (didn't play baseball this year) Khiry Cooper selected in the 25th round by Boston.—
Dan Hoppen (@danhoppen) June 06, 2012
806. 3B Jordan Parr, So., Illinois – Los Angeles Dodgers
#Illini Jordan Parr (@Jparr17) was drafted by the #Dodgers as a 3B, which he played quite a bit at Parkland last year. #versatility—
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883. P John Walter, Jr., Penn State – Kansas City Royals
PSU RHP John Walter selected by Royals in 29th round of #mlbdraft. Third Penn Stater drafted this year.—
Mike Still (@MikeStill12) June 06, 2012
885. 2B Eric Charles, Sr., Purdue – San Diego Padres
Eric Charles drafted in 29th round, 885th overall, by San Diego Padres. B1G-leading 5th Boiler selected this year, tying most team history.—
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936. OF Barrett Serrato, Sr., Purdue – Texas Rangers
Make that a program-record & B1G high 6 draftees. Barrett Serrato just got selected in the 30th round, 936th overall, by the Texas Rangers.—
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967. P Kevin Johnson, Jr., Illinois – New York Yankees
Congratulations to #Illini RHP Kevin Johnson on being selected by the @Yankees in the 31st round of the #MLBDraft!—
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1005. P Tony Wieber, Jr., Michigan State – San Diego Padres
Head Coach Jake Boss Jr. on Tony Wieber: “Tony is a competitor who wants the ball at the end of the game."—
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1014. 2B Mike McQuillan, Sr., Iowa – Washington Nationals
Congrats to @mikeqmcquillan on being selected by the #Nationals in the 33rd round of the #MLBDraft! #Hawkeyes—
iowabaseball (@UIBaseball) June 06, 2012
1067 CF Chad Christensen, Jr., Nebraska – Miami Marlins
Chad Christensen, Nebraska's JR SS is drafted in the 35th Rd by the Marlins. Surprised to see @c_christensen2 still on the board til #1067—
Thor Tripp (@ThorTripp) June 06, 2012
1202. C Geoff Rowan, Sr., Northwestern – Tampa Bay Rays
Congrats to Geoff Rowan on being selected by @RaysBaseball in the 39th round of the #MLBDraft—
Northwestern Sports (@NU_Sports) June 06, 2012
1210. P Brad Schreiber, Jr., Purdue – Minnesota Twins
Brad Schreiber selected in 40th & final round of MLB Draft by Minnesota Twins. 7th Boiler drafted. He missed 2012 season due to injury.—
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