PerfectGame MLB Draft state breakdown - Arkansas

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STRENGTH: U. of Arkansas draft eligible players
WEAKNESS: High school talent
OVERALL RATING (1-to-5 scale): 2

BEST COLLEGE TEAM: Arkansas
BEST JUNIOR-COLLEGE TEAM: Arkansas Baptist
BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: Fayetteville

PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Chris Oliver, rhp, University of Arkansas
WILD CARD: Blake Wiggins, 3b, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Arkansas Connection: Mark Reyes, lhp, Crowder (Mo.) JC (attended high school in Hot Springs Village)
Top 2015 Prospect: Colin Poche, lhp, University of Arkansas
Top 2016 Prospect: Dominic Taccolini, rhp, University of Arkansas

HIGHEST DRAFT PICKS

Draft History: Jeff King, 3b, University of Arkansas (1986, Pirates/1st round, 1st pick)
2009 Draft: Dallas Keuchel, lhp, University of Arkansas (Astros/7th round)
2010 Draft: Hayden Simpson, rhp, Southern Arkansas (Cubs/1st round, 16th pick)
2011 Draft: Dillon Howard, rhp, Searcy HS (Indians/2nd round)
2012 Draft: Matt Reynolds, 2b, University of Arkansas (Mets/2nd round)
2013 Draft: Ryne Stanek, rhp, University of Arkansas (Rays/1st round, 29th pick)

2013 DRAFT OVERVIEW

College Players Drafted/Signed: 20/19
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 0/0

PROSPECTS IN THE TOP 500:

• Chris Oliver, rhp, University of Arkansas (50)
• Brian Anderson, 2b/of, University of Arkansas (77)
• Jalen Beeks, lhp, University of Arkansas (364)
• Blake Wiggins, 3b, Pulaski Academy HS, Little Rock (489)

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