Brandon Nimmo, OF, East High School, Wyoming

Every year, the MLB draft has its share of out of the ordinary athletes. Just look at Bryce Harper. After a monstrous junior season in Las Vegas High School, in which he was referred to as "The LeBron James of baseball", he skipped his senior season to play Junior College Ball at Southern Nevada. Afterwards, he was drafted first overall by the Washington Nationals, earned the Golden Spikes Award, and the rest is history. But imagine not being able to play high school ball at all.

Meet Brandon Nimmo, a high school outfielder from Wyoming, and this year's surprise story in the Draft. Nimmo lives in Cheyenne, where a normal spring day is usually in the mid 40's and early 50's. For this reason, no schools in Wyoming sponsor baseball.

How does Nimmo get around this obstacle? The answer is he plays American Legion, which is a perfect substitute. Though no stats were provided, Nimmo has proven that he is a terrific athlete, especially in the Under Armour All American Game at Wrigley Field, a game in which he earned Co-MVP honors.

Nimmo's strengths are plentiful. He is a lanky contact hitter, with above average speed, as well as a decent glove which will allow him to play in Left or Right Field. He's a great player when healthy, and could make a decent 5th to 6th spot hitter in the Major leagues.

Nimmo is currently projected to be drafted somewhere between the top 20 picks to the end of the supplemental round. Teams that have been connected to him include the Tampa Bay Rays, who have plenty of chances to pick him in the 1st or supplemental round, the New York Mets, who have considered drafting him 13th overall, and the Toronto Blue Jays, whom some draft experts believe will snatch him with the 2nd supplemental pick.

The only thing that could possibly scare teams away is Nimmo's commitment to the University of Arkansas. However, there hasn't been much word from scouts as to whether or not he will go to college or play professionally.

The video below is a brief look at Nimmo in an American Legion All star showcase.

L.O.T's projection of Nimmo: Somewhere between the 35th and 47th picks in the draft. Should be in the majors by 2015. Will likely hit in the middle of the lineup. Career .270's hitter.

Edit: Brandon Nimmo has been selected by the New York Mets with the 13th pick in the Draft.

I will repost this in 2 weeks, as I go trough each pick.