Boston Red Sox June 2000 Amateur Draft Picks


Last updated: June 17, 2000



1) Phillip A. Dumatroit, LHP, Bakersfield College (CA) ***signed***

Was projected 2nd-5th round. Added 12 mph to his fastball (up to 94mph) and two additional pitches in the past year, his first at junior college. He turns 19 on July 12. Ranked by BBA as the 40th best prospect in the draft, and considered to be very signable.
2) Manuel J Delcarmen, RHP, West Roxbury HS (MA)

Was projected 2nd-5th round. Considered best high school prospect in Massachusetts. 92-94mph fastball and excellent slider.
3) Matthew A Cooper, 1B, Ripley HS (OK) ***signed***

"3B Matt Cooper dominated mediocre high school pitching this spring. He could be a solid pick if scouts got a positive reading on his power potential."
4) Charles B Mims, LHP, Prattville HS (AL) ***signed***

Was two-way player in high school, but scouts believe his greater upside is as a pitcher. Tops out at 91 mph. Has been accepted to Alabama.
5) Brian J Esposito, C, Univ. of Connecticut ***signed***

One of the best defensive catchers in the country. His bat is reportedly weak, although he impressed in a Fenway tryout.
6) Kenney A Perez, SS, South Miami HS ***signed***

Ranked #48 in Florida (not rated).
7) Tony Fontana, RHP, Bowling Green State ***signed***

Was projected as a 2nd-5th round pick. 6-foot-2, 170-pounds, his fastball tops out at 94mph and he is reputed to have good mound presence.
8) Brian Adams, LHP, Liberty Univ. (SC) ***signed***

Ranked #9 in Virginia (not rated).
9) Johnson, Patrick, RF, William Carey College (MS) ***signed***

Ranked #11 in Mississippi (not rated).
10) Eric Doble, RHP, Arizona State Univ

Excelled in the bullpen for Arizona State his junior year. Has indicated he would like to return to ASU for his senior season, hoping to be selected in the 2nd or 3rd round in next year's draft.
11) Freddy Sanchez, SS, Oklahoma City Univ. ***signed***

12) Shane H Hall, RHP, East Arizona JC ***signed***

13) Miguel O Quintana, RF, Florida International Univ.

14) Ian Perio, LHP, San Francisco ***signed***

15) Dustin Brisson, 3B, University of Central Florida ***signed***

Was selected in the 24th round by the Mets in 1999, but returned to UCF for his senior year. Has some power and does not strike out much. 6-foot-3, 225 pounds.
16) Joshua N Thigpen, RHP, Rogers HS ***signed***

Sports a 93 mph fastball, but his breaking ball is largely undeveloped.
17) Chris Elmore, LHP, North Carolina ***signed***

18) Haas E Pratt, 3B, Rancho Bernardo HS (CA)

Was projected to go in the first 10 rounds. Has excellent power but is weak defensively at 3B. Expected to be a hard sign, as he is being courted by Miami.
19) Justin Sherrod, 3B, Rollins College ***signed***

20) Brian Bentley, RHP, Univ. of Louisville (KY) ***signed***

21) James R. Carroll, RHP, Mississippi State Univ.

22) Villegas, Felix, RHP, Muscatine CC (PR) ***signed***

23) Raul Nieves, SS, Univ. of Mobile (AL) ***signed***

24) Freddie P. Money, CF, Wallace CC (AL) ***signed***

25) Jonathan X Guitterex, LHP, Central Arizona College

26) Marcellus S Dawson, OF, Muscatine CC

27) James P Morrison, RHP, Beulah HS (AL)

28) Travis W Kaats, CF, Desert Mountain HS (AZ)

29) Kason R Gabbard, LHP, Royal Palm Beach HS (FL)

30) Jeremy Terni, SS, Montville HS (CT)

31) Tom B Major, RHP, New London HS (CT)

32) Eric C Rollins, RHP, Latta HS (OK)

33) Barton L Braun, LHP, Vallejo HS (CA)

34) John R Carreon, RHP, Arizona Western College (AZ)

35) Dustin W Brown, C, Bradshaw Mt. HS (AZ)

36) Michael F Guerrero, RF, South Mountain CC (AZ)

37) Brett M Bonvecho, 3B, Prospect HS (CA)

38) Daniel J. Coffee, RF, St. Bernard's HS (CT)

39) Gabriel J. Roberti, RHP, West Hills HS (CA)

40) Brad L. Bettcher, RHP, Palo Verde HS (AZ)

41) Ferrari Miller, CF, Castlemont HS (CA)

Overcame a difficult childhood (his mother was addicted to cocaine) to excel in both school and athletics. He writes plays in his spare time, and graduated near the top of his class.
42) Javier Herrera, C, Gulliver Prepatory (FL)

43) Christopher E Duffy, CF, South Mountain CC (AZ)

44) Kevin R. Brown, 1B, U Miami (FL)

Has vowed he will return to Miami for his senior season.
45) Nathan E Goodrich, LHP, Mercyhurst College (NY)

46) Donald O Benson, 3B, Mt San Jacinto JC (CA)



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