Northwoods League Players Chosen Throughout the 2018 MLB Draft
Published on June 7, 2018 under Northwoods League (Northwoods) News Release
Rochester, Minn. - The 2018 Major League First-Year Player Draft was held June 4 through June 6 and a total of 163 current Northwoods League players and alumni were selected in this year's draft.
"The highly developed and road-tested players from the Northwoods League were once again recognized and well-represented in the MLB draft this year," said Northwoods League President Gary Hoover." "The combination of the Northwoods League model, our terrific Affiliate Club operators, and our great fans provides the best preparatory environment available for players seeking excellence."
The highest pick in this year's draft was Nico Hoerner, a junior shortstop from Stanford. Hoerner was picked in the 1st round by the Chicago Cubs with the 24th overall pick. Hoerner played for the Madison Mallards in 2016.
Of the 163 players drafted 40 of them had played in the Northwoods League Major League Dreams Showcase. The Major League Dreams Showcase brings together 100 of the Northwoods League's top prospects to form four teams for a day of scouting workouts and double-header action. Played in front of Major League scouts, the Showcase provides an invaluable platform for players looking to one day make it into the professional ranks. Participating players are hand-selected by a panel of MLB scouts, distinguishing this event from the more traditional All-Star Game format that features representatives from every team. This year's Major League Dreams Showcase will take place on August 7th in Madison.
The Lakeshore Chinooks had a league high, 16 players drafted this year. The highest pick for the Chinooks came in the 3rd round, when shortstop Owen Miller from Illinois State was taken by the San Diego Padres. The Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros had the most selections of Northwoods League players as they each selected nine. The Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians and the Seattle Mariners each selected seven Northwoods League players.
The full list of 2018 NWL draftees can be found by going to www.northwoodsleague.com and clicking the about NWL link at the top of the page and then select Draft Results.
Northwoods League Stories from June 7, 2018
- Rafters Blast Bombers 9-4 - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Honkers Fall to MoonDogs at Mayo Field - Rochester Honkers
- Rox Fall Despite Late Comeback Attempt - St. Cloud Rox
- Bullfrogs Use Huge Seventh Inning to Knock-Off Chinooks - Green Bay Rockers
- Bigge Pitches Well in Huskies Loss - Duluth Huskies
- Dock Spiders on the Losing End against Rockford - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Woodchucks Drop Nail Biter to Mallards - Wausau Woodchucks
- Stingers Lose Back to Back for First Time this Season - Willmar Stingers
- 4 Run Sixth, Perea's Dominance Fuel 4-1 Bucks Win - Waterloo Bucks
- Rafters Are Well Represented in 2018 MLB Draft - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Dock Spiders Homestand Highlights (June 11-13) - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Twelve Wisconsin Woodchucks Players Selected in 2018 MLB Draft - Wausau Woodchucks
- Rafters Look to Swat Bombers in Game Two - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- 15 Former Mallards Selected in 2018 MLB Draft - Madison Mallards
- Northwoods League Players Chosen Throughout the 2018 MLB Draft - Northwoods
- Mallards Look to Push Streak to Five - Madison Mallards
- Five Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Players Selected in MLB Draft - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Larks Come up Empty on the Road - Bismarck Larks
- Bucks to Hold Three Youth Baseball Camps in 2018 - Waterloo Bucks
- Nine Rivets Get Selected in the 2018 MLB Draft - Rockford Rivets
- Rivets Walk off Winners in Extras against Dock Spiders 10-9 - Rockford Rivets
- General McArthur Powers Huskies to Fifth Straight Win - Duluth Huskies
- Dock Spiders Drop a Heartbreaker in Rockford - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Bucks Fall to Duluth, 14-3 - Waterloo Bucks
- Rafters Fall to Bombers 8-1 - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
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