Padres 2007 Draft - 34 Picks Signed

The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with 34 of their 42 picks from the 2007 draft. The Padres front office had pledged to spend more money (approximately $10 million) in order to further develop the club's improving farm system.

Nicholas G. Schmidt (LHP) S/L 6'05" 220lbs (1985-10-10) 1st RND #23 - Signed 06/28/07
Schmidt became the Razorbacks staff ace as a freshman, a pitcher (not just a thrower) who can keep hitters off balance. The Arkansas southpaw has a fastball that sits in the low 90s, outstanding change-up and good breaking stuff. Schmidt was named as a second-team 2007 All-American by Louisville Slugger, Baseball America, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association & the American Baseball Coaches Association after going 11-3 with a 2.69 ERA in 18 starts for the Razorbacks. Schmidt is a bit more polished than most collegiate pitchers, as he had extensive international experience pitching with Team USA.

Kellen R. Kulbacki (LF) L/L 5'11" 185lbs (1985-11-21) Compensatory A #40 - Signed 06/23/07
Kulbacki has been described as an above-average hitter (plus average with raw power). Named 2006 Co-Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball News, the college junior possesses a stocky body with a decent arm and below average speed. An average fielder who is better suited for the corners. The first-team All-American was ranked second in the nation in batting .464, led the nation in home runs (24), 75 RBIs, picked up 17 doubles, 13 stolen bases and had the highest slugging percentage in the United States (.943).

Andrew L. Cumberland (SS) L/R 5'10" 175lbs (1989-01-13) Compensatory A #46 - Signed 07/07/2007
Good contact hitter who was drafted for his exceptional speed. The shortstop from Pace High School in Milton, Florida has exceptional range and his speed translates very well on the basepaths. However, scouts are concerned with his arm strength and accuracy. Could possibly be moved to second base or the outfield.

Mitchell D. Canham (C) L/R 6'02" 215lbs (1984-09-25) Compensatory A #57 - Signed 06/26/07
An athletic catcher who possesses a good left handed bat; can hit for average with above average power. The Oregon State University senior has only been a catcher for about three years, but is considered one of the leaders for a team on its way to Omaha. Canham could develop into good defensive catcher or could be moved to a corner INF/OF spot.

Cory R. Luebke (LHP) R/L 6'04" 200lbs (1985-03-04) Compensatory A #63 - Signed 06/23/07
The Ohio State lefty has a fastball that sits in the low 90's and solid off-speed pitches (plus slider & change). Luebke led the Big Ten in ERA (1.95) this season. Though scouts question whether or not he has a plus fastball, both his fastball & slider have been very effective. According to Cape Cod League scouting, Luebke has good, repeatable mechanics; more coaching and minor changes to his delivery could lead to more velocity.

Daniel A. Payne (CF) L/L 5'10" 185lbs (1985-09-08) Compensatory A #64 - Signed 06/25/07
Deemed a "real baseball player" with marginal physical tools (average speed, average range, good reads, very good arm). The junior from Georgia Tech is a hard-nosed gamer with great baseball instincts who plays well above his ability. Payne is an above average hiiter, with below average power.

Eric S. Sogard (2B) L/R 5'10" 180 1986-05-22 2nd RND #81 - Signed 06/26/07
The 5-10, 180-pound junior second baseman was named the 2007 Pacific-10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Sogard, drafted out of Arizona State University, batted .400 (100-for-250) with 12 doubles, four triples, 11 home runs, 62 RBI and 74 runs scored in 64 games for the Pac-10 Conference Champion Sun Devils this season. The Phoenix, Arizona native also earned All Pac-10 honors for the second straight season.

Bradley W. Chalk (CF) L/L 6'01" 1986-01-20 2nd RND #87 - Signed 06/23/07
As a top of the lineup hitter, Chalk batted .366 (59-for-161) with 10 doubles, two triples, 18 RBI, 26 runs scored and nine stolen bases in 45 games for the 2007 Clemson Tigers. Named second team All-ACC in 2007, Chalk is also a two-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. A career.360 hitter at Clemson, he led the Tigers this season in batting average and on-base percentage (.483).

Thomas P. Toledo (RHP) R/R 6'03" 175 1988-12-13 3rd RND #117

Corey S. Kluber (RHP) R/R 6'04" 215 1986-04-10 4th RND #134 - Signed 07/13/07
The big 6'4" right-handed Texan throws in the low 90's (89-93). He shows excellent command of his fastball and has three solid off-speed pitches; change-up, curve and cutter. The 21 year-old junior was 12-2 with a 2.05 ERA (26 ER/114.0 IP) in 17 starts for Stetson University (DeLand, Florida). Kluber, held opponents to a .217 batting average with 117 strikeouts and only 36 walks (114 innings).

Lance F. Zawadzki (SS) S/R 5'11" 185 1985-05-26 4th RND #147 – Signed 06/12/07
Zawadzki is a switch hitting shortstop with a good arm, who can hit for avereage and power. While at San Diego State, Zawadzki hit .335 with ten home runs and 53 RBIs as a sophomore (2005) while playing for coach Tony Gwynn (He also hit the 'first' home run at Petco Park while playing in the Tony Gwynn Classic). Injuries limited the Aztec in 2006 as he struggled with a .243 avg and only 3 home runs. He then transferred to Lee University (Cleveland, Tennessee) and the senior led the Flames to the 2007 NAIA World Series; batting .461 (106-for-230) with nine home runs and 71 RBI over 63 games.

Jeremy S. Hefner (RHP) R/R 6'04" 1986-03-11 5th RND #177 - Signed 06/25/07
Emmanuel Quiles (C) R/R 5'11" 186 1989-10-26 6th RND #207 - Signed 06/25/07
Justin D. Baum (3B) R/R 6'01" 1985-10-06 7th RND #237 - Signed 06/25/07

Matt C. Teague (LHP) R/L 6'03" 210 1984-12-14 8th RND #267 - Signed 06/12/07
Teague was 7-2 with a 3.14 ERA (30 ER/86.0 IP), 74 strikeouts and 16 walks in 14 starts as a senior (2007) for Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn. Has a fastball that sits in the low 90s (89-91). A lefty with good size, also throws a good slider and change and likes to work down in the zone.

Wynn I. Pelzer (RHP) R/R 6'01" 1986-06-23 9th RND #297
Christian A. Colon (SS) R/R 5'11" 1989-05-14 10th RND #327

Shane P. Buschini (RF) L/L 6'04" 1985-04-24 11th RND #357 - Signed 06/12/07
Buschini, a Univeristy of San Diego senior, was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year. The left handed hitting right fielder led the Toreros to the 2007 WCC Championship, a No. 4 national ranking and a No. 8 national seed in the NCAA Regionals. To earn player of the year honors (WCC), Buschini hit .348, with 13 home runs and 58 RBI. He also had a .442 on base percentage as well as a .626 slugging percentage.

Luis M. Martinez (C) R/R 6'00" 210 1985-04-03 12th RND #387 - Signed 06/12/07
Allen J. Harrington (LHP) L/L 5'11" 185 1986-07-03 13th RND #417 - Signed 06/12/07
William K. Conlon (CF) R/R 6'03" 210 1983-03-14 14th RND #447 -Signed 06/12/07
Ryan Hill (LF) L/L 6'00" 185 1985-04-05 15th RND #477 - Signed 06/12/07
Robert L. Perry (OF) L/L 5'09" 190 1984-10-03 16th RND #507 - Signed 06/12/07
Brandon P. Gomes (RHP) R/R 5'11" 175 1984-07-15 17th RND #537 - Signed 06/12/07
Robert Blauer (1B) L/L 5'11" 210 1985-09-08 18th RND #567 - Signed 06/12/07
Nicholas A. McDaniel (RHP) R/R 6'01" 205 1984-11-09 19th RND #597 - Signed 06/12/07

Robert S Woodard (RHP) R/R 6'01" 205 1985-01-10 20th RND #627 - Signed 06/26/07
Woodard, drafted out of the University of North Carolina, went 11-2 with a 3.30 ERA (42 ER/114.2 IP) in 19 games (18 starts) for the Tarheels in 2007. Woodward lead the Tar Heels to their second straight College World Series finals appearance. He compiled 84 strikeouts compared to 28 walks. A 6-1, 205-pound senior right-hander, Woodard became the winningest pitcher in UNC history this season and finished his career with a 34-5 record. The Charlotte, North Carolina native also garnered second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in 2007.

Tyler J. Davis (RHP) R/R 6'03" 195 1985-05-15 21st RND #657 - Signed 06/12/07

Keoni M. Ruth (2B) R/R 5'11" 200 1985-03-21 22nd RND #687 - Signed06/12/07
Hawaii Prep Player of the Year in 2003, batting .556 as a senior at Kamehameha Schools. All-West Coast Conference player as a freshman for Univeristy of San Diego, batting .342 with 47 runs, 40 RBIs, 14 SBs. Ruth hit .338 as a sophomore with 93 RBIs for the USD Torreros. After two years in San Diego, Ruth transferred to Concordia University (Irvine, California).

Angel Mercado (RF) R/R 6'00" 205 1985-08-19 23rd RND #717 - Signed 06/25/07
Bryan Oland (RHP) R/R 6'03" 220 1985-06-05 24th RND #747 - Signed 06/12/07
Hunter Ovens (RF) R/R 6'02" 215 1988-11-03 25th RND #777
Andrew B. Parrino (2B) S/R 6'00" 185 1985-10-31 26th RND #807 - Signed 06/12/07
Zachary T. Brown (1B) L/L 6'00" 200 1985-03-13 27th RND #837 - Signed 06/12/07
Shawn Olsen (RHP) R/R 6'02" 200 1984-06-05 28th RND #867 - Signed 06/12/07
Brian Joynt (3B) R/R 6'03" 220 1985-03-14 29th RND #897 - Signed 06/12/07
Dylan Axelrod (RHP) R/R 6'00" 195 1985-07-30 30th RND #927 - Signed 06/25/07
Colt Hynes (LHP) L/L 6'00" 200 1985-06-28 31st RND #956 - Signed 06/12/07
Anthony Renteria (CF) L/R 6'00" 180 1989-08-30 32nd RND #985
Andrew Schugel (3B) R/R 6'00" 180 1989-06-27 33rd RND #1014
Joseph Pagan (1B) L/R 6'00" 210 1989-08-30 34th RND #1043
Ross I. Wilson (SS) R/R 5'11" 185 1988-11-09 35th RND #1072