| Lincoln's Draft Board | |||||
| No | Player | Pos | Notes | Team | Pre. |
| 1 | Bryce Harper | C | Wire-to-wire No. 1 prospect, JuCo #'s project to 76 HRs, and 49 steals over 162 games, .442/.524/.986 | CSN | 1 ↔ |
| 2 | Jameson Taillon | RHP | Giant human, fastball touches 97-98, outstanding breaking stuff, motion similar to Bob Feller | HS | 2 ↔ |
| 3 | Manny Machado | SS | Enough range to stay at SS, 70 arm, big ceiling, advanced hitter w/ big power potential, All-Star upside | HS | 3 ↔ |
| 4 | Nick Castallanos | 3B | Best pure hitter in draft, plus power potential, will outgrow SS but solid defender at 3B, strong arm | HS | 4 ↔ |
| 5 | Dylan Covey | RHP | May have best curveball in HS class, above-average fastball with good projection, smooth mechanics | HS | 5 ↔ |
| 6 | Yasmani Grandal | C | Talented switch-hitter, plus power, patient approach, strong arm, above-average D, .417/.543/.743 | UM | 6 ↔ |
| 7 | Christian Colon | SS | Tremendous defender despite average athleticism, line-drive hitter, safe bet, .344/.431/.619 30BB/17K | CSF | 7 ↔ |
| 8 | Karsten Whitson | RHP | Smooth mechanics, plus fastball and advanced command, slider has plus cutting action, projection | HS | 8 ↔ |
| 9 | Drew Pomeranz | LHP | Above-average fastball combined w/ 70 curveball, feel for a change up, smooth over the top delivery | MISS | 9 ↔ |
| 10 | Josh Sale | OF | Underrated athlete, very strong, big-time power threat w/ professional approach, tied to Houston @ 8 | HS | 10 ↔ |
| 11 | Alex Wimmers | RHP | Polished starter with advanced control, average fastball, good off-speed stuff, high floor, No. 3 starter | OSU | 11 ↔ |
| 12 | Austin Wilson | OF | Strong and smart with big power potential, likely corner outfielder, Jermaine Dye starter kit, signable? | HS | 12 ↔ |
| 13 | Matt Harvey | RHP | Long-time prospect, productive this spring, fastball up to 93-95, elite groundball rates, plus changeup | UNC | 13 ↔ |
| 14 | Anthony Ranaudo | RHP | Tall with long arms, low 90's fastball, plus curveball, slight elbow slowed progress this spring | LSU | 14 ↔ |
| 15 | Brandon Workman | RHP | Talented but somewhat inconsistant, durable four-pitch starter, plus fastball, possible No. 2 upside | UT | 15 ↔ |
| 16 | Bryce Brentz | OF | Ankle injury slowed production this spring, advanced hitter w/ good power potential, corner defender | MTSU | 16 ↔ |
| 17 | AJ Cole | RHP | Tall lanky kid with strong arm, low 90's fastball, potential above-average curve and change up | HS | 17 ↔ |
| 18 | Deck McGuire | RHP | Potential workhorse with three above-average pitches, good bet to be at least a No. 3 starter | GT | 18 ↔ |
| 19 | Michael Choice | OF | NCAA leader in BB's, big-time power potential, good athlete, loud swing mechanics, risk/reward | UTA | 19 ↔ |
| 20 | James Paxton | LHP | Former Kentucky star, low-90's fastball, touches mid-90's, potential plus slider, advanced control | GP | 20 ↔ |
| 21 | Kevin Gausman | RHP | Outstanding arm strength and smooth mechanics, struggled with breaking stuff this spring, upside | HS | 21 ↔ |
| 22 | Kellin Deglan | C | Solid hitter with plus power potential, above-average arm, chance to be an asset behind the plate | HS | 29 ↑ |
| 23 | Jesse Hahn | RHP | Plus fastball, touched 99 mph in relief over the summer, feel for curve, may not stick in rotation | VT | 23 ↔ |
| 24 | Kolbrin Vitek | IF | Speed for 2B and the arm for 3B, may move to CF, good tools, very productive, .361/.445/.691, 16-20 SB | BSU | 24 ↔ |
| 25 | Justin O'Conner | C/SS | Chance to be a solid hitter, plus power potential, 70 arm, big upside if he can stay at C, tied to NYM | HS | 22 ↓ |
| 26 | Kaleb Cowart | 3B | Two-way talent with plus power potential, wants to play everyday, more than enough arm for 3B | HS | 25 ↓ |
| 27 | Tyler Thornburg | RHP | Plus fastball with downhill movement, curve and change up should be at least average, sleeper | CSU | 26 ↓ |
| 28 | Stetson Allie | RHP | Arm strength is near legendary, FB sits 92-96 and has touched 100, potential plus slider, likely reliever | HS | 28 ↔ |
| 29 | Delino DeShields Jr | CF | Speed rivals anyone in draft, solid hitter with a chance to be plus, below-average power, bloodlines | HS | 27 ↓ |
| 30 | Christian Yelich | 1B | Terrific pure hitter, needs to get stronger to add more power, good enough athlete for corner outfield | HS | NR ↑ |
| 31 | Zach Lee | RHP | Average fastball with big projection, great feel for change and curve, football recruit, now could sign | HS | NR ↑ |
| 32 | Kris Bryant | 3B | Large frame will force move to third, huge power, iffy contact, solid arm strength, young Troy Glaus | HS | 30 ↓ |
| 33 | Seth Blair | RHP | Potential plus-plus fastball, touched 98 w/ movement, above-average slider, may not stick as starter | ASU | |
| 34 | Cody Buckel | RHP | Undersized righty with solid stuff, potential plus curve, chance for four-pitch mix, smooth mechanics | HS | |
| 35 | Barret Loux | RHP | Slighty above-average fastball but out pitch changeup, solid slider, strike thrower, built like an ox | TAMU | |
| 36 | Austin Wates | 1B | Smooth athlete could be an above-average hitter, defensive production hasn't lived up to the tools | VT | |
| 37 | Tyrell Jenkins | RHP | Fastball has a chance to be plus, off-speed stuff needs development, excellent all-around athlete | HS | 32↓ |
| 38 | Jedd Gyorko | SS | Doesn't always make things look easy, but big-time results, likely shift to 2B in pros, .381/.472/.750 | WVU | |
| 39 | Todd Cunningham | OF | Strong production and solid across the board tools, plus runner, extremely well-balanced hitter | JSU | |
| 40 | Brett Eibner | RHP | Two-way star, most still like more on the mound, plus fastball potential, solid slider and change up | UA | |
| 41 | Aaron Sanchez | RHP | Upside, fastball has touched 93 with more projection, curve could be above-average, solid mechanics | HS | 31↓ |
| 42 | Yordy Cabrera | SS | Somewhat raw but big upside, power potential could be 65 or more, will likely move off of shortstop | HS | |
| 43 | Marcus Littlewood | SS | Chance to be very good hitter for shortstop, large frame may force defensive move, not a ton of power | HS | |
| 44 | Chance Ruffin | RHP | Above-average fastball w/ plus movment, wipeout curveball, advanced command, possible closer | UT | |
| 45 | Sam Dyson | RHP | Big-time arm strength, fastball has touched 97, slider flashes plus, control improved this spring | USC | |
| 46 | Justin Grimm | RHP | Fastball sits 92-95, touched 97, curveball has chance to be plus, average command, closer potential | UGA | |
| 47 | Mel Rojas Jr | CF | More power than thin frame might suggest, solid hit tool, excellent speed, 70 grade, can be impatient | WVJC | |
| 48 | Chevez Clarke | CF | Good athlete with a lot of tools, above-average offensive upside, could be a plus defender in center | HS | |
| 49 | Phil Wunderlich | 3B | Combines excellent contact ability w/ big-time power, not a great athlete, future coach, .355/.434/.697 | UL | |
| 50 | Rob Segedin | 3B | Exception 2010 season after injury marred '09, patient, plus hitter w/ some power, defensive questions | TU | |
| 51 | Jesse Biddle | LHP | Terrific upside & projection, fastball should add few ticks, potential plus change, could go in 1st round | HS | |
| 52 | Matt Lipka | SS | Plus-plus runner, excellent range & enough arm for short, above-average hitter, below-average power | HS | |
| 53 | Derek Dietrich | SS | Strong hit tool, 2010 was big breakout season, questionable power, will need to move off of short | GT | |
| 54 | Mike Foltynewicz | RHP | Average fastball but can run up to 95-96, good feel for changeup, curveball has chance to be average | HS | |
| 55 | LeVon Washington | CF | Tampa's 09 first round pick, elite speed, strong hitting ability, arm injury remains question, big upside | CJC | |
| 56 | Ryan LaMarre | OF | Strong all-around tools, injury cost part of 2010 season, chance to be above-average hitter & defender | UM | |
| 57 | Chris Sale | LHP | Likely top 10 pick, plus fastball, good change, very productive, poor mechanics may lead to injury | FGCU | |
| 58 | Cody Stanley | C | Solid athlete, smooth receiver, above-average arm, patient, productive hitter, .323/.438/.540, 42BB/23K | UNCW | |
| 59 | Zack Cox | 3B | Likely top 10 pick, college production doesn't match hype, front-side pull hitter, below-average power | UA | |
| 60 | Scott Frazier | RHP | Strong kid with tons of upside, fastball 91-93, touches 95, feel for change, potential average curve | HS | |
| 61 | Jimmy Nelson | RHP | Fastball 91-94, advanced slider which flashes plus, feel for change, smooth mechanics, high floor | UA | |
| 62 | Robby Rowland | RHP | Hard thrower with projectable frame, solid control, smooth mechanics, big upside, potential breakout | HS | |
| 63 | Reggie Golden | OF | One of the best power/speed combos in the draft, 65 power, 65 run, questionable hit tool, upside | HS | |
| 64 | Drew Cisco | RHP | Average fastball, potential plus curveball, good feel for change, polished command, high floor HS arm | HS | |
| 65 | Jared Lakind | 1B | Smooth, powerful swing, solid hitter with big-time power potential, probably stuck at first base on D | HS | |
| 66 | Asher Wojciechowski | RHP | Excellent fastball, 92-95 mph, slider flashes plus, change needs work, gets ball into driveline late | CIT | |
| 67 | Adam Plutko | RHP | Average fastball, changeup has plus potential, slider and curve could be average, solid control | HS | |
| 68 | Angelo Gumbs | SS | Big risk/reward, legit plus power, plus arm, average runner, may be better in center, raw, huge upside | HS | |
| 69 | Rob Rasmussen | LHP | Polished starter, plus control, average fastball, change, curveball and slider all at least average | UCLA | |
| 70 | Vincent Velasquez | RHP | Fastball 90-92, touching higher, excellent changeup, potential above-average curve, decent upside | HS | |
| 71 | DeAndre Smelter | RHP | Fastball has touched 95, sits lower, change should be at least average, mechanics need some work | HS | |
| 72 | Kyle Parker | OF | Quarterback, still a little raw, plus arm and power potential, 19% BB in 2010, pitch recog needs work | CU | |
| 73 | Dave Filak | RHP | Fastball has chance to be plus, touch 95, excellent curve, feel for change, solid mechanics, D-III star | SUNYO | |
| 74 | Tony Thompson | 3B | Strong hitter with plus power, patient approach, 40 speed but plus arm, injuries are a concern | KU | |
| 75 | Michael Kvasnicka | C | Has played outfield, chance to stick at C, average hitter with a little power, BB spike in breakout 2010 | UM | |
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