2008 Rule 5 Draft Picks

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Full list of selected players from the 2008 MLB Rule 5 draft including their minor league statistics prior to being drafted and their MLB statistics after being drafted, if they appeared with the draft team the following season.
An unprotected player is a player who has spent a minimum number of years in the Minor Leagues and has not been added to their organization's 40-man roster. MLB.Com definition.

MLB Rule 5 Picks

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yearpickplayerselected fromselected byposhtwtbathbornplacehilvlmlb yearsstat yearsdraft infostatuscur-orgcur-lev
20081Terrell YoungCincinnati RedsWashington NationalsP6-3225RR1985-08-07Grenada,MSA+ 2004-2008
2004- 10- 288-CIN
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20082Reegie CoronaNew York YankeesSeattle Mariners3B5-11185BR1986-11-07Caracas,VZAAA 2004-2015
2003-  UDFA  -NYA
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20083Everth CabreraColorado RockiesSan Diego PadresSS5-10190BR1986-11-17Nandaime,NIMLB2009-20152006-2018
2004-  UDFA  -COL
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20084Donnie VealChicago CubsPittsburgh PiratesP6-4235LL1984-09-18Jackson,MSMLB2009-20152005-2015
2005-  2-  68-CHN
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20085Lou PalmisanoMilwaukee BrewersBaltimore OriolesC6-0205RR1982-09-16Utica,NYAA 2003-2010
2003-  3-  69-MIL
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20086Luis PerdomoSt. Louis CardinalsSan Francisco GiantsP6-0180RR1984-04-27San Cristobal,DRMLB2009-20122006-2016
2003-  UDFA  -CLE
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20087David PattonColorado RockiesCincinnati RedsP6-3205RR1984-05-18Seattle,WAMLB2009-20092004-2010
2004- 12- 350-COL
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20088Kyle BloomPittsburgh PiratesDetroit TigersP6-4185RL1983-02-21Schaumburg,ILAA 2002-2009
2004-  5- 142-PIT
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20089Jose LugoMinnesota TwinsKansas City RoyalsP6-1159LL1984-04-10San Pedro de Macoris,DRAAA 2005-2014
2002-  UDFA  -OAK
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200810Ben CopelandSan Francisco GiantsOakland AthleticsRF6-1190LL1983-12-17Bradford,PAAAA 2003-2012
2005-  4- 132-SFN
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200811James SkeltonDetroit TigersArizona DiamondbacksC5-11165LR1985-10-28West Covina,CAAAA 2004-2019
2004- 14- 403-DET
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200812Zach KroenkeNew York YankeesFlorida MarlinsP6-2215RL1984-04-21Omaha,NEMLB2010-20112003-2014
2005-  5- 169-NYA
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200813Gilbert De La VaraKansas City RoyalsHouston AstrosP5-10190LL1984-10-04Tucson,AZAAA 2005-2013
2004- 15- 445-KCA
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200814Jason JonesNew York YankeesMinnesota TwinsP6-5225RR1982-11-20Pasadena,MDAAA 2001-2010
2004-  4- 129-NYA
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200815Darren O'DayLos Angeles AngelsNew York MetsP6-4220RR1982-10-22Jacksonville,FLMLB2008-20222003-2022
2006-  UDFA  -ANA
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200816Eddie MorlanTampa Bay RaysMilwaukee BrewersP6-2220RR1986-03-01Havana,CUAA 2004-2014
2004-  3-  91-MIN
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200817Bobby MosebachLos Angeles AngelsPhiladelphia PhilliesP6-4195RR1984-09-14West Palm Beach,FLMLB2009-20092005-2015
2005-  9- 283-ANA
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200818Miguel GonzalezLos Angeles AngelsBoston Red SoxP6-1180RR1984-05-27Guadalajara,MXMLB2012-20182005-2018
2004-  UDFA  -ANA
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200819Derek RodriguezChicago White SoxTampa Bay RaysP6-1190RR1983-05-17Apple Valley,CAAAA 2003-2009
2005- 14- 425-CHA
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200820Ivan NovaNew York YankeesSan Diego PadresP6-5250RR1987-01-12San Cristobal,DRMLB2010-20202006-2020
2004-  UDFA  -NYA
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200821Rocky CherryBaltimore OriolesNew York MetsP6-5235RR1979-08-19Dallas,TXMLB2007-20081999-2009
2002- 14- 423-CHN
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21 record(s)

Minor League Rule 5 Picks

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yearpickphaseplayerselected fromselected byposhtwtbathbornplacehilvlmlb yearsstat yearsdraft infostatuscur-orgcur-lev
20081AAARicardo NanitaChicago White SoxToronto Blue JaysOF6-1195LL1981-06-12Santo Domingo,DRAAA 2003-2018
2003- 14- 412-CHA
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20082AAAPatrick RyanMilwaukee BrewersSeattle MarinersP6-0200RR1983-05-31Harvey,ILAA 2005-2011
2005- 19- 565-MIL
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20083AAAAndres SantosNew York YankeesPittsburgh PiratesP6-2190LL1986-11-08San Francisco de Macoris,DRRk 2009-2009 premiumpremiumpremium
20084AAARobert ValidoChicago White SoxBaltimore OriolesSS6-2210RR1985-05-16Miami,FLAAA 2003-2009
2003-  4- 112-CHA
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20085AAAMatt YourkinFlorida MarlinsSan Francisco GiantsP6-3235RL1981-07-04Napa,CAAAA 2000-2012
2003-  UDFA  -MIA
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20086AAAFrancisco LizarragaLos Angeles DodgersCincinnati RedsSS6-0185RR1985-10-01Mazatlan,MXAAA 2006-2016 premiumpremiumpremium
20087AAALuis OrtegaWashington NationalsKansas City RoyalsP6-3170RR1987-08-04Mao,DRRk 2009-2009 premiumpremiumpremium
20088AAAYusuf CarterChicago CubsOakland AthleticsC6-2205RR1985-02-06Brooklyn,NYAA 2005-2014
2005- 12- 370-CHN
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20089AAAElio SarmientoSan Francisco GiantsTexas RangersC5-11200BR1986-06-20Carabobo,VZAAA 2006-2012
2004-  UDFA  -SFN
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200810AAAAnthony HatchToronto Blue JaysFlorida Marlins3B6-3200LR1983-08-30Phoenix,AZAA 2004-2010
2005- 13- 386-TOR
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200811AAARyan KlostermanToronto Blue JaysNew York MetsSS5-11190RR1982-05-28Eau Claire,WIAAA 2001-2011
2004-  5- 147-TOR
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200812AAARussell HaltiwangerKansas City RoyalsSt. Louis CardinalsP6-2180RR1984-04-21Augusta,GAA+ 2005-2008
2005- 29- 872-CIN
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200813AAACody HaertherSt. Louis CardinalsLos Angeles DodgersOF6-0190LR1983-07-14Valencia,CAAAA 2003-2009
2002-  6- 192-SLN
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200814AAADrew LockeLos Angeles DodgersHouston AstrosRF6-1205RR1983-02-28Boston,MAAAA 2003-2012
2005- 19- 586-LAN
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200815AAAHenry AriasCincinnati RedsMinnesota TwinsP6-3201RR1985-01-06Santo Domingo,DRAA 2006-2010 premiumpremiumpremium
200816AAACarl LoadenthalAtlanta BravesCleveland IndiansOF5-10190LL1981-12-27Philadelphia,PAAAA 2000-2010 premiumpremiumpremium
200817AAAMark HollimanChicago CubsMilwaukee BrewersP6-0195RR1983-09-19Memphis,TNAAA 2003-2010
2005-  3- 100-CHN
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200818AAAKyle HainesSan Francisco GiantsPhiladelphia PhilliesSS6-1170BR1982-07-28Olney,ILAA 2003-2013
2004- 31- 940-SFN
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200819AAAJason RiceChicago White SoxBoston Red SoxP5-10185RR1986-05-13Los Angeles,CAAAA 2005-2012
2005- 11- 335-CHA
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200820AAARafael QuinteroCleveland IndiansPittsburgh PiratesP6-1160RR1987-09-03Maracaibo,VZRk 2009-2009 premiumpremiumpremium
200821AAAJosh PerraultWashington NationalsBaltimore OriolesP6-3205RR1982-06-11Salt Lake City,UTAAA 2002-2010
2001- 42-1259-MIA
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200822AAAJohn SuomiPhiladelphia PhilliesKansas City RoyalsC5-11200LR1980-10-05Toronto,ONAAA 2000-2013
2000- 22- 660-OAK
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200823AAAJosue SelenisNew York YankeesOakland AthleticsP6-0180RR1985-10-08Neiba,DRAAA 2005-2012 premiumpremiumpremium
200824AAAGuilder RodriguezMilwaukee BrewersTexas Rangers3B-SS6-1190BR1983-07-24Lara,VZMLB2014-20142002-2015
2001-  UDFA  -MIL
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200825AAABrett HarkerPhiladelphia PhilliesNew York MetsP6-3185RR1984-07-09Fountain Inn,SCAAA 2003-2011
2005-  5- 157-PHI
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yearpickphaseplayerselected fromselected byposhtwtbathbornplacehilvlmlb yearsstat yearsdraft infostatuscur-orgcur-lev
200826AAADavid ShinskieMinnesota TwinsLos Angeles DodgersP6-3215RR1984-05-04Danville,PAAA 2003-2009
2003-  4- 118-MIN
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200827AAAJohn MaddenSan Diego PadresCleveland IndiansP6-4229RR1982-12-02Edgewater,NJAAA 2004-2009
2005-  8- 248-SDN
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200828AAAJonathan AshHouston AstrosMilwaukee Brewers3B5-9185LR1982-09-11Oakland,CAAAA 2001-2009
2004- 11- 334-HOU
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200829AAAJavis DiazSan Diego PadresPhiladelphia PhilliesOF5-10165LL1984-06-25Santiago,DRAAA 2005-2010 premiumpremiumpremium
200830AAAMiguel MarquezSeattle MarinersBoston Red SoxP6-3180RR1987-10-28Menda,VZA+ 2005-2007 premiumpremiumpremium
200831AAAGerardo EsparzaSeattle MarinersPittsburgh PiratesP6-1180RR1987-11-11Maracaibo,VZAAA 2009-2012 premiumpremiumpremium
200832AAACarlos AriasCleveland IndiansKansas City RoyalsP6-2178RR1985-07-04San Cristobal,DRA 2007-2009 premiumpremiumpremium
200833AAARonald HillPhiladelphia PhilliesNew York MetsP6-3225RR1982-11-29Honolulu,HIAA 2002-2010
2005- 17- 517-PHI
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200834AAAShane JustisLos Angeles DodgersMilwaukee BrewersSS5-10175RR1983-03-11Baltimore,MDAA 2002-2009
2005- 21- 646-LAN
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200835AAAJuan SanchezMinnesota TwinsMilwaukee Brewers3B-LF5-11170RR1987-01-16Bejuma,VZAAA 2008-2016
2004-  UDFA  -MIN
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20081AAAndy BarbSeattle MarinersBaltimore OriolesC6-3190RR1984-10-06Redmond,WAA+ 2004-2010
2003- 40-1195-PHI
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36 record(s)