Kyle Drabek (father - Doug) was the first son-of-MLB'er drafted yesterday that I could find. Knock on him is he's a bit of a spoiled brat, prone to tantrums and whining at times. The upside is he's a solid prospect both on the mound and at shortstop, giving the Phillies options on how to develop him.
Glenn Gibson (father - Paul Gibson) was a 4th-rounder to the Nationals. Big lefty with good assortment of pitches. Baseball America note he was the first New York kid to be drafted yesterday (Rd 4).
Marcus Lemon (father - Chet) came out of a Florida high school in Round 4 to the Rangers. Pretty good shortstop.
Ben Snyder (brother - Brad, Indians) is a lefty out of Ball State with pretty hard stuff according to scouts. Went to the Giants in Round 4.
Preston Mattingly (father - Don) went to the Dodgers with the 31st overall pick (sandwich). Good speed and high average type hitter but some doubt his ability to play SS on MLB level.
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Jared Lansford (father - Carney) was Oakland's 2nd-rd pick a year ago. He's pitching in Low-A ball for the A's right now at Kane County, presently 4-3 in 7 starts with a 2.72 ERA.
Didn't see Josh Roenicke's (father - Gary; uncle - Ron)) name on the list yet. Know he was considered an excellent outfield prospect out of UCLA. Also believe Shane Keough (father - Matt) was to be drafted.
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