June 9, 2014
The Padres have selected Risedorf with the 177th overall pick in the 2014 first-year player draft.
ANALYSIS
Dipping into the high school pool, the Padres picked up the draft's fifth prep catcher. A product of Northwestern Regional High School in Connecticut, the right-handed Risedorf has displayed a steady plate presence, strong arm, and evident defensive ability during showcase events.