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2017 State Draft Report: Nebraska

CROP RATING
updated_state_rating_five_star Solid, not spectacular
Rating compares this year’s group to what a state typically produces, not to other states

In most years, the state of Nebraska is lucky to get one player picked in the top 10 rounds. That’s unlikely to change this year, although the Cornhuskers do have a number of players who are likely to be drafted at some point.

NATIONAL TOP 500 PROSPECTS
BA 500 Scouting Reports

1. Keith Rogalla, RHP, Creighton (340)
2. Luis Alvarado, SS/OF, Nebraska (341)
3. Scott Schreiber, 1B/OF, Nebraska (348)
4. Jake Meyers, OF, Nebraska (457)

OTHER PROSPECTS OF NOTE
2017 Draft Map

5. Derek Burkamper, RHP, Nebraska
6. Josh Culliver, RHP, Creighton Prep HS, Omaha, Neb.
7. Garret Kocis, RHP/INF, Millard West HS, Omaha, Neb.

Derek Burkamper, RHP, Nebraska
A 20th-round pick of the Red Sox out of high school, Burkamper has proven to be a reliable weekend starter for Nebraska and should get picked as a senior sign. He lacks much projection as a 6-foot-1, 200-pounder and he doesn’t have a plus pitch, but his 90-91 mph fastball and slider are both fringe-average offerings.

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