Video: Bo Weiss - Regis Jesuit (CO)
See the son of Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss in actionThe 2015 Major League Baseball Draft is set for June 8-10 and it could feature close to a dozen sons of former Major League players.
Topping the list is Daz Cameron, an outfielder at Eagle's Landing Christian who is the son of former all-star outfielder Michael Cameron. Once the top-rated prospect in the entire Class of 2015, Cameron could be a top 10 pick on Monday.
However Cameron is not the only potential draftee with Major League bloodlines who could be selected. Here's a look at 11 seniors who could be drafted next week, along with players to watch in the next few seasons.
Seniors
Kody Clemens of Memorial (Houston), the son of Roger Clemens, is likely to be selected in the MLB Draft.
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Cameron is the likely highest draft pick out of those players whose fathers played in the Major Leagues. One of the top outfield prospects in the draft, Cameron will likely go among the top 10 picks. He batted .455 with 10 doubles and eight home runs last year. Like his father Michael, Daz is a possible center field candidate.
Ke'bryan Hayes, Concordia Lutheran (Tomball, Texas), 3B
Hayes is likely the only other son of a former MLB player to go in the first round. Like his father Charlie Hayes, Ke'Bryan plays third base and is the top high school prospect at that position. He batted .436 with 16 doubles and three home runs this year.
Tyler Nevin, Poway (Calif.), 3B
Nevin's father Phil was the first overall pick in the 1992 draft. Tyler won't go that high, but he could be selected on the first day of the draft. He batted .407 with 14 doubles and seven home runs at Poway this year.
Nick Shumpert, Highlands Ranch (Highlands Ranch, Colo.), SS
One of the top high school shortstop prospects in the draft, Shumpert helped raise his stock this year with a huge season at the plate. He batted .600 with eight doubles and five home runs. His father Terry played 14 years in the Major Leagues.
Andy Pagnozzi, Fayetteville (Ark.), P
The son of former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Tom Pagnozzi, Andy had an outstanding season for Fayetteville, as he posted a 9-1 record with 110 strikeouts and a 0.94 ERA. He also batted .286 with three home runs. He could go some time during the third day of the draft.
Kody Clemens, Memorial (Houston), SS
Clemens plays shortstop, unlike his Cy Young Award-winning father Roger Clemens. Kyle Clemens had a huge year for Memorial, batting .553 with 12 doubles, five triples and eight home runs to go with 37 RBIs.
Elih Marrero, Coral Gables (Fla.), C
Marrero's father Eli spent a decade in the Major Leagues as a catcher. Elih figures to be among the top five high school catchers selected in the draft. He batted .320 at Coral Gables with three home runs this year.
Griffin Conine, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), OF
The son of Jeff Conine, Griffin could be taken on the second day of the draft. He posted eight home runs and 27 RBIs while batting .341 this year.
Luke Matheny, Westminster Christian (St. Louis), P
The son of former MLB catcher and current St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, Luke pitched for Westminster Christian, posting a 6-3 record with a 1.27 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings pitched. He's a possible third-day draft pick.
A.J. Graffanino, Northwest Christian (Phoenix), IF
A.J., the son of 13-year veteran Tony Graffanino, completed an outstanding career for Northwest Christian, helping to lead the squad to a state championship this year. He batted .476 on the season with 40 runs, 24 RBIs, 13 doubles and four home runs.
Chase Maddux, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), P
At 5-8 and only 105 pounds, Maddux has a lot of growing to do, but he still proved to be a very effective pitcher for the state champion Bishop Gorman Gaels, as he posted a 3-1 record with 26 strikeouts and just two walks in 27 2/3 innings pitched.
Juniors
JJ Niekro, Jesuit
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Prior to suffering a season-ending injury during the seventh game of the season, Bichette was on pace to put up some major statistical numbers for his junior season. The son of MLB slugger Dante Bichette, Bo had four home runs in the first seven games and was batting .632 with 18 RBIs and a 1.631 slugging percentage.
Jake Matheny, Westminster Christian (St. Louis), C
In helping Westminster Christian post a 27-6 record, Matheny, the brother of Luke and the son of St. Louis Cardinals' manager Mike Matheny, batted .325 with 13 doubles, three triples and three home runs.
Bo Weiss, Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.), P
The son of former MLB shortstop and current Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss posted a 2-2 record this year, but had 37 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched.
JJ Niekro, Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.), P
The son of the late Joe Niekro, J.J. went 3-2
for the Jesuit Tigers and had 31 strikeouts and 10 walks with a 2.66 ERA
in 23 2/3 innings pitched.
SophomoreDaniel Alfonzo, Bayside (Bayside, N.Y.)
One of the top young players in New York City, the son of former New York Mets infielder Edgardo Alfonzo blasted eight home runs in just 17 games.
