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INDIANS 2016 FIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT RECAP

CLEVELAND, OH - Information on 2016 First-Year Player Draft selections.

Round 1 (#14 overall) OF WILL BENSON AGE/DOB: 17, June 16, 1998 High School: Westminster Schools (GA) SIGNED 6/17 BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-5/215 Attended The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound athlete played in 35 games across his senior season for the Wildcats, .454 (44-97) with 11 doubles, 8 home runs, 41 RBI and a 1.380 OPS (.566 OBP/.814 SLG). The left-handed batter and thrower also drew 29 walks against 11 , going 11- for-12 in attempts. Benson was named to the 2016 Rawlings Perfect Game All-American First Team after appearing in the 2015 Team USA Tournament of Stars summer showcase, as well as the Under Armour All-America game last August at Wrigley Field in Chicago. His selection to the USA 18U National Team included a trip to the WBSC 18U Baseball World Cup in Nishinomiya, Japan…Benson, also a standout player on the Westminster basketball team, has signed a National Letter of Intent with the Duke University baseball program. From MLB.com on Benson Comments: It's almost impossible to discuss Benson with a scout and not have Jason Heyward's name come up as a comparison. They're both Atlanta-area high school prospects, left-handed hitters with similar builds at the same stage of their careers and outstanding athletes for their size. Benson led The Westminster Schools to the Georgia 3-A championship this spring, the Wildcats' first title since 1975. Benson's bat speed and strength give him well-above-average raw power, and the fact that he's more aggressive than Heyward bodes well for Benson's chances of tapping into it. He's at his best when he uses a short stroke, though he falls into the trap of trying to do too much at times. He hasn't had a great spring with the bat but still has enough offensive upside and all-around potential to go in the first round. A solid runner, Benson led the U.S. 18-and-under team with four steals in 14 games during the summer. Though he plays center field in high school, the Duke recruit will move to right field in pro ball and has the required arm strength for the position. He also has experience at first base. Round 2 (#55 overall) INF NOLAN JONES AGE/DOB: 18, May 7, 1998 High School: Holy Ghost Prep (PA) BATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/195 2016 graduate of Holy Ghost Prep (Bensalem, PA), where he posted a .636 average (28-for-44) with five home runs, 24 RBI and 26 runs scored in 19 games during his senior campaign, despite missing the start of the season due to a back injury. The left-handed hitter tallied 24 walks against just three strikeouts in 72 plate appearances for the Firebirds. Jones also doubled as right-handed reliever, working 8.0 shutout innings with 11 strikeouts over four appearances on the mound…The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Virginia commit led the Firebirds to back-to-back PIAA District 1 AAA postseason appearances, as Holy Ghost Prep won the title in 2015 & advanced to the semifinals in 2016. Jones was also named a 2016 Rawlings-Perfect Game 1st Team All-American.

\From MLB.com on Jones Comments: The last time the state of Pennsylvania had a hitter get drafted in the first round was back in 2007, when Devin Mesoraco was taken by the Reds. This year, there could be two high school bats selected in the opening round, Alex Kirilloff near Pittsburgh and Jones, a talented infielder outside of Philadelphia. Jones' senior year started slow as he tweaked his back and missed the beginning of the season. As he returned, he was getting a lot of looks as he was thought to be one of the better pure high school bats in the country. Jones has good bat speed and excellent raw power from the left side. An average runner who might have slowed down a tick as he's added weight to his lanky frame, Jones has good hands and actions for the infield, though most see a move from shortstop, his high school position, in the future. Some feel the 6-foot-4 Virginia commit will profile well at third. But while he throws in the low-90s off of the mound, his arm action has others thinking that perhaps he'd profile best as a big offensive-minded second baseman or perhaps a left fielder. Competitive Balance Round B (#72 overall) C LOGAN ICE AGE/DOB: 21, May 27, 1995 College: Oregon State SIGNED 6/17 BATS/THROWS: S/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5/10/195 Finished junior year at OSU, batting .310 (54-for-174) with seven home runs and 39 RBI for the season in 54 games for the Beavers. He drew a team-high 37 walks, while also posting Oregon State's highest slugging percentage (.563) and on-base percentage (.432). He ranked second on the team in both RBI and home runs. The 5-foot-11, 191-pound catcher threw 44 percent of base stealers last season (19-of-43) and committed just four errors on his way to being named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Ice was also named one of three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award, which recognizes the top catcher the NCAA. MLB.com on Ice Comments: A three-year starter at Oregon State, Ice had two relatively non-descript seasons then picked the right time to figure things out. In a year lacking in the catching and college bat departments, Ice's strong year in a big program has put him in line to come off the board in the first few rounds. Ice might not have the offensive profile of some of the college backstops higher on this list, but that doesn't mean he's not without skills at the plate. The switch-hitter has shown a very good feel for hitting during his junior season, hitting for average and some extra-base ability, while walking more than he struck out. Compared to those offensive-minded collegians, though, Ice has a better chance to stick behind the plate. It's nothing fancy, but he has average receiving skills and an average arm that has been effective at times in controlling the running game. Names like Zack Collins and Matt Thiass will undoubtedly come off the board first, but a team could find value a bit later with Ice, who has a better chance of being a solid everyday catcher.

Round 3 (#93 overall) RHP AGE/DOB: 21, June 12, 1995 College: Northeastern SIGNED 6/17 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1/210 Northeastern University. Civale went 9-3 with a 1.73 ERA (114.1IP, 91H, 22ER, 22BB, 121SO). The junior converted reliever ranked among the top 15 Division I in innings (2nd), strikeouts (7th) and ERA (13th). After the season he was named a 2016 Louisville Slugger Third Team All-American and CAA Co- of the Year. From MLB.com on Civale A reliever for his first two years at Northeastern University in Boston, Civale moved into the rotation as a junior. The right- hander saw his stock rise considerably as he put up tremendous numbers as a Friday night starter in the Colonial Athletic Association. Civale fills up the strike zone with four different pitches. He lacks velocity, pitching mostly with an average , though he was up to 93-94 mph in relief stints last summer in the Cape Cod League. His best pitch is his /cutter. It's a plus pitch thrown around 88 mph, but with slider action. Without it, he'd be a fairly pedestrian right-hander, given that his curve is fringy and he doesn't use his much. Because of his pitchability and command, he has the chance to be a back-end starter, a poor man's Mike Leake. If a team wanted to put him in the and let him lean on his fastball-cutter combination, he could move quickly through a Minor League system. Round 4 (#122 overall) RHP AGE/DOB: 21, May 31, 1995 College: UC Santa Barbara BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/195 UC Santa Barbara. The 6-3, 195lb right-hander was recently named All-Big West First Team, going 11-3 with a 2.86 ERA in 16 starts (119.2IP, 112H, 38ER, 15BB, 96SO, 1.13 BB per 9.0IP). He led the Big West in wins and is the third-winningest pitcher in UCSB history (reached the seventh inning in all 16 starts). UCSB travels to Louisville this weekend in an NCAA Super Regional. From MLB.com on Krieger UC Santa Barbara had a pair of pitchers from its staff get drafted in the top five rounds in 2015, with Dillon Tate going No. 4 overall and Justin Jacome landing in the fifth. While you typically "Never Say Never" in the Draft, it's unlikely Bieber will land in Tate territory, but the three-year starter should hear his name called before Jacome did. Right now, Bieber is the epitome of the advanced, yet not exciting, college arm. A Sunday starter a year ago, the right-hander has served as UCSB's Friday night guy after a strong showing in the Cape Cod League last summer. He doesn't have a true out pitch, using three average offerings effectively. He generally pitches around 90-91 mph, but there could be some more velocity to unlock at the next level. He mixes in a solid slider and changeup and pounds the strike zone with all three pitches. A lack of a true out pitch limits Bieber's ceiling, but his polish and track record will interest many teams. The fact he could move quickly and teams won't have

to "Baby" him should also work in his favor. Round 5 (#152 overall) OF CONNER CAPEL AGE/DOB: 19, May 19, 1997 High School: Seven Lakes HS (Katy, TX) BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1/185 SIGNED 6/21 Finished his senior season batting .456 with 36 runs, 27 doubles and 23 stolen bases. The University of Texas commit is a 6-3, 195lb, left-handed hitting . His father, Mike, pitched on the 1983 Texas National Championship squad and appeared in 49 games with the Cubs, Brewers and Astros from 1988-91. From MLB.com on Krieger Capel is the son of Mike Capel, one of four big league pitchers on Texas' 1983 championship club. Conner is committed to the Longhorns but may not make it to Austin after taking a huge step forward at Seven Lakes High (Katy, Texas) this spring. He could be the first prep position player drafted in the state. Scouts praise Capel's makeup, billing him as a grinder with tools. He dedicated himself to conditioning during the fall and winter and emerged as a significantly stronger and faster player. Previously rated as a 55 runner on the 20-80 scouting scale, he has improved his speed by at least a full grade and some evaluators give him a 70. Capel doesn't have the prettiest left-handed swing, but he recognizes pitches well and repeatedly barrels balls. More of a gap-to-gap hitter at this point, he might develop average power when he starts turning on more pitches. Though he has the speed and instincts to play center field, Seven Lakes deploys him in right field, where he has a strong arm that has delivered 90-mph off the mound.

Round 6 (#182 overall) INF ULYSSES CANTU AGE/DOB: 18, May 1, 1998 High School: W.E. Boswell HS (Texas) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-11/220 SIGNED 6/21 In the Sixth Round (182nd), the club selected INF ULYSSES CANTU out of W.E. Boswell High School in Saginaw, Texas. The Texas Tech recruit .374 (34-91) with 6 home runs and 29 RBI in 30 games this spring and was named 5-5A District (TX) Offensive Player of the Year. From MLB.com on Cantu Cantu consistently smoked the ball at the Area Code Games last August and at the World Wood Bat Association World Championship two months later, establishing himself as one of the best high school hitters in the 2016 Draft. He hasn't looked as sharp while bothered by a shoulder injury this spring, however, and scouts still aren't sure where he'll find a defensive home. When healthy, Cantu has a quick, compact right-handed swing and barrels balls with ease. He has good balance at the plate and recognizes pitches and manages the strike zone better than most prepsters. He has some strength too and could have average or better power. Cantu has some arm strength, but his hands, quickness and athleticism leave something to be desired. The Texas Tech recruit works hard and perhaps could become an adequate third baseman. Some teams think catching could be an interesting option, though that would take a toll on his bat, while others wonder if he might wind up as a 5-foot-11, righty-hitting first baseman.

Round 7 (#214 overall) C MICHAEL TINSLEY AGE/DOB: 21, May 10, 1995 College: Kansas SIGNED 6/21 BATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/195 In 2016 he became the first catcher in KU history to earn All-Big 12 First Team honors, hitting a conference-high .377 (80-212) with 47 runs, 15 2B, 2 HR, 42 RBI and a .460 on-base pct. He led the league in hits, was 3rd in runs and 7th in RBI in the Big-12. The junior and Menlo Park, CA native was also second-team Big-12 in 2015 during his sophomore campaign. MLB.com on Tinsley Tinsley has always hit, and the 6-foot, 194-pound catcher did that this season for Kansas, leading the Jayhawks with a .377 batting average. He’s an OK catcher, though his arm’s a little short. He’s also played well in the outfield and is considered to have good makeup. Round 8 (#242 overall) RHP ANDREW LANTRIP AGE/DOB: 21, May 11, 1995 College: SIGNED 6/21 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/180 The University of Houston product was a preseason first Team NCBWA All-American and went 6-6 with a 2.60 ERA in 15 games/14 starts for the Cougars this spring (90.0IP, 80H, 30R/26ER, 5BB, 84SO, 0.5 BB per 9.0IP). The 6-2 junior hails from Livingston, TX. He led the nation in -to-walk ratio and at one point went 11 straight outings w/o issuing a walk. 2015 American Athletic Conference Second Team. From MLB.com on Lantrip A right-hander out of Houston, Lantrip throws lots of strikes using a lower arm slot. He has a fastball that ranges from 88-93 mph and a decent changeup to go along with a good breaking ball.. Round 9 (#272 overall) OF HOSEA NELSON AGE/DOB: 22, Sept. 5, 1993 College: Clarendon College (TX) BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/210 SIGNED 6/16 The Clarendon College (TX) product was named Western Junior College Athletic Conference MVP after batting .531 (104-196) with 18 2B, 9 3B, 20 HR and 100 RBI in 55 games. Hails from Detroit, MI.

Round 10 (#302 overall) SS SAMAD TAYLOR AGE/DOB: 17, July 11, 1998 High School: Corona Senior HS SIGNED 6/17 BATS/THROWS: S/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-10/160

Round 11 (#332 overall) OF ANDREW CALICA AGE/DOB: 22, Mar 5, 1994 College: UC Santa Barbara BATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1/190 Big West honorable mention sports a .446 on-base pct this year.

Round 12 (#362 overall) RHP AGE/DOB: 21, Jan 21, 1995 College: Ball State SIGNED 6/23 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/200 Nephew of former MLB pitcher Dan Plesac (current MLB Network analyst)…Reconstructive surgery on right elbow in May.

Round 13 (#392 overall) C GAVIN COLLINS AGE/DOB: 21, Jul 17, 1995 College: Mississippi State SIGNED 6/21 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-11/190

Round 14 (#422 overall) OF MITCH LONGO AGE/DOB: 21, Jan 12, 1995 College: Ohio University SIGNED 6/16 BATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/190 Hails from Mayfield, OH. Named second team All-MAC in 2016… Longo led the team with a .360 batting average, a .438 on-base percentage, 77 hits, 14 doubles and 12 stolen bases.

Round 15 (#452 overall) C ZACH SMITH AGE/DOB: 18, Nov. 14, 1997 High School: Eastern Wayne HS (NC) BATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1/190 MLB.com on Smith Smith, a catcher at Eastern Wayne (N.C.) High School who is committed to UNC-Charlotte, has some hitting ability, according to scouts, and could be selected somewhere in the sixth-to-eighth round range of the Draft. According to MaxPreps, in 23 games his senior season, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound Smith hit .282 with a home and seven doubles.

Round 16 (#482 overall) LHP BEN KRAUTH AGE/DOB: 22, Mar. 10, 1994 College: Kansas SIGNED 6/21 BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/180 First team Big-12 selection…According to KUathletics.com “Krauth finished third in the regular season in the league in (92.0), second in strikeouts (103), first in starts (15) and second in complete games (2). He posted a 3.33 ERA, a 5-6 overall record and held opponents to a .251 batting average.”

Round 17 (#512 overall) OF TRENTON BROOKS AGE/DOB: 20, Jul 3, 1995 College: Nevada Reno SIGNED 6/21 BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/180 Tallied 62 hits, 39 runs and 42 RBI at the plate to go along with a .277 average (nevadawolfpack.com) … Led the team and ranked fifth in the Mountain West with 19 doubles … Also led the team in walks and ranked third in the conference with 40 walks

Round 18 (#542 overall) LHP RAYMOND BURGOS AGE/DOB: 17, Nov 29, 1998 High School: Pedro Faula Orellano HS (Puerto Rico) BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-5/170 Round 19 (#572 overall) RHP DAKODY CLEMMER AGE/DOB: 20, Jan 19, 1996 College: Central Arizona College SIGNED 6/18 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2 /200 2nd team All-ACCAC (6-3, 3.38 ERA) Round 20 (#602 overall) INF BENJAMIN BAIRD AGE/DOB: 18, Jan 7, 1998 High School: Aguora HS (CA) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/185 Round 21 (#632 overall) RHP WIL CROWE AGE/DOB: 21, Sept 9, 1994 College: South Carolina BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/240 Red-shirted in 2016 after undergoing reconstructive surgery on right elbow mid-way thru the 2015 campaign. Round 22 (#662 overall) RHP MASON STUDSTILL AGE/DOB: 18, Aug. 22, 1997 High School: Rockledge HS (FL) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/210 Round 23 (#692 overall) RHP MICHAEL LETKEWICZ AGE/DOB: 22, Jan 31, 1994 College: Augustana College (IL) SIGNED 6/16 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-4/220 Round 24 (#722 overall) LHP SKYLAR ARIAS AGE/DOB: 18, Jun 30, 1997 College: Tallahassee CC SIGNED 6/18 BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/190

Round 25 (#752 overall) INF JONATHAN LAURENO AGE/DOB: 20, Dec. 21, 1995 College: Connors State College (OK) SIGNED 6/18 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1/200 Hit .347 with 11 HR and 53 RBI this spring

Round 26 (#782 overall) LHP TANNER TULLY AGE/DOB: 21, Nov. 30, 1994 College: Ohio State University BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/200 SIGNED 6/18 First Team All-Big Ten …Was 8-3 with a 2.34 ERA and 76 strikeouts to 21 walks in 103.2 innings pitched (led Big 10)…From Elkhart, IN

Round 27 (#812 overall) RHP NELSON ALVAREZ AGE/DOB: 18, June 11, 1998 High School: Braddock High School (FL) BATS/THROWS: R /R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-6/230 Round 28 (#842 overall) INF JAMAL RUTLEDGE AGE/DOB: 20, Nov 22, 1995 College: Contra Costa College(CA) SIGNED 6/21 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/170 Round 29 (#872 overall) INF SPENCER STEER AGE/DOB: 18, Dec. 7, 1997 College: Millikan High School (Long Beach, CA) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/175 Round 30 (#902 overall) RHP RYDER RYAN AGE/DOB: 21, May 11, 1995 College: North Carolina SIGNED 6/21 BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/205 Round 31 (#932 overall) RHP CHRIS FARISH AGE/DOB: 21, Aug. 5, 1994 College: Wake Forest BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-4 /215 Round 32 (#962 overall) INF KRAMER ROBERTSON AGE/DOB: 21, Sept 20, 1994 College: LSU BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-10/166 McGregor, Texa native was named 2nd-Team All-American Collegiate Baseball... First-Team All-SEC… Hit .331 (83-251) currently with 59 R in 56 games. Round 33 (#992 overall) C BLAKE SABOL AGE/DOB: 18, Jan. 7, 1998 High School: Aliso Niguel HS (CA) BATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-4/190 Round 34 (#1022 overall) INF AUSTIN SHENTON AGE/DOB: 18, Jan 22, 1998 High School: Bellingham HS (WA) BATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-11/200

Round 35 (#1052 overall) OF ARMANI SMITH AGE/DOB: 17, July 19, 1998 High School: De La Salle HS (CA) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/190 Round 36 (#1082 overall) LHP ANDREW BAKER AGE/DOB: 18, Mar. 11, 1998 College: Ridge Community HS BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-11/170 Round 37 (#1112 overall) C MIKE AMDITIS AGE/DOB: 18, Aug. 14, 1997 College: Boca Raton Community HS (FL) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-9/200 Round 38 (#1142 overall) LHP JACOB DeVRIES AGE/DOB: 21, Feb. 27, 1995 College: Air Force BATS/THROWS: L/L HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3/205 Round 39 (#1172 overall) OF PEDRO ALFONSECA AGE/DOB: 18, Sep. 4,1997 High School: North Kansas City High School (MO) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0/180 Round 40 (#1202 overall) INF DAN SINATRO AGE/DOB: 18, Sep. 18, 1997 High School: Skyline HS (MI) BATS/THROWS: R/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-11/160