Ahead of today’s draft, I look back on the history of the No. 30 selection. It’s a spot in which the Dodgers have never chosen, and the recent results aren’t great. However, there are a few noticeable names who were popped many years ago.
History of the No. 30 pick
2017: RHP Alex Lange, Cubs
2016: LHP Cole Ragans, Rangers
2015: SS Kyle Holder, Yankees
2014: RHP Luis Ortiz, Brewers
2013: SS Travis Demeritte, Rangers
2012: RHP Ty Hensley, Yankees
2011: SS Levi Michael, Twins
2010: OF Chevy Clark, Angels
2009: 2B LeVon Washington, Rays
2008: SS Casey Kelly, Red Sox
2007: RHP Andrew Brackman, Yankees
2006: RHP Adam Ottavino, Cardinals
2005: SS Tyler Greene, Cardinals
2004: RHP Eric Hurley, Rangers
2003: C Mitch Maier, Royals
2002: RHP Ben Fritz, Athletics
2001: LHP Noah Lowry, Giants
2000: 3B Scott Gorman, Braves
1999: RHP Chance Caple, Cardinals
1998: RHP Matt Burch, Royals
There are a few guys here I liked in their respective draft years; specifically Ortiz.