MLB Draft Picks
A total of 116 former BYU baseball players have been selected in the MLB Draft dating back to 1965, an average of more than two picks per year.
The highest draft pick in BYU history is Cory Snyder who was taken in the first round with the fourth pick in the 1984 draft. The Angels have drafted the most Cougars at 13 overall, followed by the Athletics at 12 and the Cardinals and Cubs at 10 apiece.
The list below only includes draft picks who signed contracts and those players who were drafted following the completion of their collegiate availability. All played at least one season at BYU.
Year | Name | Position | Team | Round | Pick | Notes |
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2023 | Austin Deming | 3B | Astros | 10 | 314 | |
2022 | Andrew Pintar | 2B | Diamondbacks | 5 | 138 | |
Cy Nielson | LHP | Pirates | 8 | 230 | ||
Nate Dahle | RHP | Rays | 13 | 404 | ||
Cooper McKeehan | LHP | Royals | 16 | 475 | ||
2019 | Jackson Cluff | SS | Nationals | 6 | 183 | Father, Paul, was also drafted in 1989 (see below) |
2018 | Daniel Schneemann | SS | Indians | 33 | 1,003 | |
David Clawson | C | Angels | 37 | 1,111 | ||
2017 | Maverik Buffo | RHP | Blue Jays | 34 | 1,029 | |
Colton Shaver | 1B | Astros | 39 | 1,171 | ||
2016 | Brennon Lund | CF | Angels | 11 | 336 | |
Michael Rucker | RHP | Cubs | 11 | 344 | ||
2015 | Kolton Mahoney | RHP | Yankees | 16 | 483 | |
2013 | Jacob Hannemann | CF | Cubs | 3 | 75 | MLB: Played in 11 games with the Mariners (2017) |
Adam Law | 3B | Dodgers | 12 | 364 | ||
Jaycob Brugman | RF | Athletics | 17 | 521 | MLB: Played in 48 games with the Athletics (2017) | |
Adam Miller | RHP | Diamondbacks | 20 | 600 | ||
2012 | Chris Capper | RHP | Diamondbacks | 26 | 813 | |
Austin Hall | RHP | Brewers | 33 | 1,025 | ||
2011 | Matt Neil | RHP | Marlins | 29 | 883 | |
Taylor Cole | RHP | Blue Jays | 29 | 889 | MLB: Played in 57 games with the Blue Jays and Angels (2017-pres.) | |
2009 | Stephen Parker | 3B | Athletics | 5 | 153 | |
Jeremy Toole | RHP | Giants | 10 | 297 | ||
Stetson Banks | CF | Dodgers | 22 | 667 | ||
Kent Walton | OF | Athletics | 23 | 693 | ||
2007 | Leon Johnson | OF | Athletics | 10 | 307 | |
Jesse Craig | RHP | Reds | 17 | 529 | ||
Jonathan Stambaugh | LHP | Cardinals | 25 | 772 | ||
Collin Fanning | OF | Cardinals | 36 | 1,097 | ||
2006 | Marcos Villezcas | SS | Mariners | 23 | 681 | |
2005 | David Horlacher | RHP | Dodgers | 8 | 256 | |
Brandon Taylor | 3B | Cubs | 17 | 520 | ||
Lance Beus | LHP | Mariners | 28 | 833 | ||
Ryan Chambers | LHP | Cubs | 40 | 1,209 | ||
2004 | Nik Lemon | RHP | White Sox | 8 | 239 | |
2003 | Kainoa Obrey | 3B | Cardinals | 13 | 395 | |
2002 | Jeremy Guthrie | RHP | Indians | 1 | 22 | MLB: ALCS Champion (2014). Played in 306 games for the Indians, Orioles, Rockies, Royals and Nationals (2004-15, 17) |
Dave Jensen | 1B | Royals | 3 | 78 | ||
Matt Carson | OF | Yankees | 5 | 156 | MLB: Played in 92 games for the Athletics, Twins and Indians (2009-10, 12-13) | |
Cameron Coughlan | 2B | Rangers | 18 | 532 | ||
Brock Jacobsen | OF | Cardinals | 44 | 1,329 | ||
2000 | Nick Day | OF | Padres | 20 | 589 | |
1999 | Spencer Oborn | OF | White Sox | 14 | 429 | |
Gary Johnson | OF | Angels | 19 | 581 | MLB: Played in 5 games for the Angels (2003) | |
Mike Tejada | C | Rockies | 27 | 820 | ||
1998 | Troy McNaughton | RHP | Cardinals | 31 | 918 | |
Troy Farnsworth | 2B | Cardinals | 32 | 948 | ||
1997 | Jared Jensen | RHP | Athletics | 9 | 275 | |
1996 | Widd Workman | RHP | Padres | 3 | 80 | |
Patrick Johnson | C | Angels | 11 | 325 | ||
Ryan Roberts | 3B | Cardinals | 42 | 1,237 | ||
1995 | Brian Knoll | RHP | Giants | 16 | 439 | |
1994 | Kevin Foderaro | RHP | Cardinals | 8 | 222 | |
Ryan Hall | C | Cardinals | 23 | 642 | ||
1993 | Brian Banks | C | Brewers | 2 | 43 | MLB: World Series Champion (2003). Played in 273 games for the Brewers and Marlins (1996-99, 2002-03) |
Ryan Hancock | RHP | Angels | 2 | 45 | MLB: Played in 11 games for the Angels (1996) | |
Dave Madsen | 3B | Cardinals | 14 | 396 | ||
1992 | Darren Milne | OF | Tigers | 19 | 532 | |
Eric Smith | RHP | Phillies | 30 | 837 | ||
Craig Gienger | RHP | Athletics | 32 | 900 | ||
1990 | Gary Daniels | OF | Sailors | 4 | 101 | Drafted by independent Erie Sailors |
Randy Wilstead | 1B | Expos | 16 | 436 | ||
Bart Peterson | RHP | Indians | 28 | 748 | ||
Devin Kunz | LHP | Rangers | 49 | 1,249 | ||
1989 | Paul Cluff | 2B | Hawks | 4 | 87 | Drafted by independent Boise Hawks |
Darin Kracl | RHP | Athletics | 4 | 113 | ||
John DeSilva | RHP | Tigers | 8 | 213 | MLB: Played in 6 games for the Tigers, Dodgers and Orioles (1993, 95) | |
Ed Zinter | RHP | Padres | 38 | 988 | ||
Brad Eagar | C | Athletics | 41 | 1,076 | ||
1988 | Gary Schoonover | SS | Braves | 30 | 762 | |
Mike Littlewood | 3B | Brewers | 37 | 965 | BYU Head Coach (2013-present) | |
1987 | Carl Keliipuleole | RHP | Indians | 4 | 99 | |
Dave Willes | 2B | Phillies | 13 | 338 | ||
Todd Newman | LHP | Astros | 23 | 600 | ||
1986 | Gary Cooper | OF | Astros | 7 | 172 | MLB: Played in 9 games for the Astros (1991) |
Colby Ward | RHP | Angels | 11 | 285 | MLB: Played in 22 games for the Indians (1990) | |
Mark Beavers | LHP | Athletics | 14 | 353 | ||
Dave Morrow | C | Expos | 18 | 460 | ||
Jeff Brown | OF | Dodgers | 21 | 542 | ||
1985 | Wally Ritchie | LHP | Phillies | 4 | 96 | MLB: Played in 147 games for the Phillies (1987-88, 91-92). BYU pitching coach (2011-12) |
1984 | Cory Snyder | SS | Indians | 1 | 4 | Highest pick in program history. MLB: Played in 1,068 games for the Indians, White Sox, Blue Jays, Giants and Dodgers (1986-94) |
Eric Varoz | 2B | Padres | 5 | 117 | ||
Steve Eagar | C | Tigers | 6 | 156 | ||
Mark DeLaTorre | LHP | Yankees | 25 | 637 | ||
1983 | Rick Aguilera | RHP | Mets | 3 | 58 | MLB: 2x World Series Champion (1986, 91), 3x All-Star (1991-93). Played in 732 games for the Mets, Twins, Red Sox and Cubs (1985-00) |
Wally Joyner | 1B | Angels | 3 | 67 | MLB: All-Star (1986). Played in 2,033 games for the Angels, Royals, Padres and Braves (1986-01) | |
Scott Nielsen | RHP | Mariners | 6 | 139 | MLB: Played in 38 games for the Yankees and White Sox (1986-89) | |
Kurt Lee | LHP | Giants | 16 | 408 | ||
1982 | Kevin Towers | RHP | Padres | 1 | 1 | Secondary Phase |
Joe Whitmer | RHP | Mariners | 7 | 164 | ||
Leon Baham | SS | Athletics | 18 | 470 | ||
Peter Kendrick | LHP | Athletics | 19 | 496 | ||
1981 | Gail Arnold | RHP | Mets | 2 | 39 | Secondary Phase |
Paul Doty | RHP | Yankees | 26 | 667 | ||
1980 | Stan Younger | OF | Tigers | 7 | 173 | |
Cliff Pastornicky | SS | Royals | 8 | 197 | MLB: Played in 10 games for the Royals (1983) | |
Jeff Burton | OF | Cubs | 19 | 478 | ||
1979 | Tom Morris | LHP | Cubs | 9 | 220 | |
Marc Thomas | OF | Astros | 10 | 242 | ||
Greg Peterson | RHP | Astros | 11 | 268 | ||
Axle Hardy | LHP | Cubs | 17 | 428 | ||
Bob Blyth | RHP | Cubs | 22 | 556 | ||
Bert Bradley | RHP | Athletics | 27 | 670 | MLB: Played in six games for the Athletics (1983) | |
1978 | Cam Killebrew | OF | Rangers | 25 | 610 | |
Vance Law | SS | Pirates | 39 | 758 | MLB: All-Star (1988). Played in 1,212 games for the Pirates, White Sox, Expos, Cubs and Athletics (1980-89, 91). BYU head coach (2000-12) | |
1977 | Michael Stover | RHP | Angels | 2 | 41 | Secondary Phase |
Miles Nelson | 3B | Angels | 26 | 635 | ||
1976 | Jack Morris | RHP | Tigers | 5 | 98 | MLB: Hall of Fame (2018). 4x World Series Champion (1984, 91-93). World Series MVP (1991). 5x All-Star (1981, 84, 85, 87, 91). Played in 549 games for the Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays and Indians (1977-94) |
1972 | Michael Staffieri | SS | Reds | 6 | 127 | |
1971 | Stephen Easton | LHP | Athletics | 1 | 19 | Secondary Phase |
Dane Iorg | SS | Phillies | 1 | 22 | Secondary Phase; MLB: 2x World Series Champion (1982, 85). Played in 743 games for the Phillies, Cardinals, Royals and Padres (1977-86) | |
Edward Hora | LHP | Cardinals | 8 | 115 | January Draft | |
1970 | Doug Howard | 1B | Angels | 8 | 183 | MLB: Played in 97 games for the Angels, Cardinals and Indians (1972-76) |
Richard Fairbanks | OF | Tigers | 25 | 603 | ||
1969 | Ken Crosby | RHP | Yankees | 10 | 227 | MLB: Played in 16 games for the Cubs (1975-76) |
Richard Zinniger | LHP | Padres | 27 | 646 | ||
1967 | James Englehardt | LHP | Angels | 12 | 229 | |
Bob Foderaro | LHP | Angels | 20 | 388 | ||
Martin Downen | RHP | Giants | 27 | 527 | ||
1966 | John Greene | OF | Athletics | 3 | 42 | |
Frank Lolich | RHP | Mets | 24 | 461 | ||
1965 | Tom Weir | C | Orioles | 10 | 159 | |
Dennis Lamb | 3B | Orioles | 26 | 450 |