The 2017 MLB Draft begins Monday! While Kevin Smith and Brian Shaffer are the Terps' biggest name draft prospects, several other Maryland players have a chance to hear their names called throughout the three-day draft. Here's a look at each player, one by one, and where their draft stock sits after the 2017 campaign, as well … Continue reading 2017 MLB Draft Preview

Brandon Gum – 1B/3B/SS Ht: 6’2″        Wt: 185       Year: R-Sr.        Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Woodbridge, Va. (George Mason) 2017 Stats:  G: 53     PA: 230    Slash Line: .338/.451/.468     HR: 5       RBI: 37     K-rate: 16.5 %      BB-rate: 13.7 % Background: Brandon Gum came to Maryland this season as a graduate transfer after spending four seasons across … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: INF Brandon Gum

Madison Nickens – OF Ht: 6’2″        Wt: 210       Year: Sr.        Bats/Throws: Left/Left Hometown (HS): Gonzales, La. (LSU-Eunice) 2017 Stats:  G: 57     PA: 197    Slash Line: .222/.318/.380     HR: 5       RBI: 32     K-rate: 26.6 %      BB-rate: 11.8 % Background: Madison Nickens transferred to Maryland before his junior season in 2016, after playing his first two … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: OF Madison Nickens

Justin Morris - C Ht: 6’2″        Wt: 215        Year: Jr.        Bats/Throws: L/R Hometown (HS): Edgewater, Md. (DeMatha Catholic HS) 2017 Stats G: 38 (31 GS)    AB: 90     Slash Line: .211/.290/.389     HR: 5     RBI: 13        K-Rate: 26.9%        BB-Rate: 9.6 % Previously Drafted: 2015 – 35th Round, … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: C Justin Morris

Taylor Bloom – RHP Ht: 6’0”        Wt: 195       Year: Jr.       Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Severna Park, Md. (Riverdale Baptist High School) 2017 Stats: G: 18 (17 GS)  IP: 89.1   ERA: 3.83    K/9: 5.34      BB/9: 2.52    H/9: 10.18 Arsenal: Fastball (86-88), Changeup, Curveball Background: Taylor Bloom made the short trip over to College … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: RHP Taylor Bloom

Jared Price – RHP Ht: 6’3″        Wt: 240        Year: R Sr.       Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Mohnton, Pa. (Twin Valley HS) 2017 Stats G: 16  IP: 23.2    ERA: 3.04     K/9: 10.27       BB/9: 3.42     H/9: 8.75 Arsenal: Fastball (93-96), curveball, changeup, slider Previously Drafted: 2012 – 33rd Round, 1010th Overall – New York … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: RHP Jared Price

Zach Jancarski – OF Ht: 6’0″        Wt: 185        Year: Jr.       Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): East Norriton, Pa. (Chestnut Hill Academy) 2017 Stats G: 58  Slash Line: .325/.434/.453      HR: 3     RBI: 26     SB: 20    K-rate: 11.7 %     BB-rate: 11.7 % Background: Zach Jancarski started his career in College Park as a reserve player … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: OF Zach Jancarski

Jamal Wade – RHP Ht: 6’0″        Wt: 205        Year: Jr.        Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Owings Mills, Md. (St. Paul’s HS) 2017 Stats G: 17  IP: 19.2    ERA: 5.03     K/9: 15.1       BB/9: 5.9     H/9: 7.3 Arsenal: Fastball (92-94), Curveball Background: Jamal Wade came out of high school as the No. 1 … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: RHP Jamal Wade

Mike Rescigno – RHP Ht: 6’1″        Wt: 230        Year: Sr.        Bats/Throws: R/R Hometown (HS): Monmouth Beach, N.J. (Red Bank Catholic HS) 2017 Stats G: 14 (1 GS)     IP: 16.2    ERA: 5.40      WHIP: 1.54      K/9: 10.0       BB/9: 3.3     H/9: 10.6 Arsenal: Fastball (92-94), curveball Previously Drafted: 2016 – 25th Round, 755th … Continue reading MLB Draft Preview: RHP Mike Rescigno