With the first pick ... San Diego-area players selected first overall in the MLB Draft : 2016—Mickey Moniak, La Costa Canyon, OF, Phillies : Gatorade State Player of the Year batted .476 with seven homers and 46 RBIs for the Mavericks. 2014—Brady Aiken, Cathedral Catholic, LHP, Astros : Did not sign after medical issue arose. Had Tommy John surgery in May 2015 and then drafted 17th overall by Cleveland. Pitching in extended spring training in Arizona. 2009— Stephen Strasburg , San Diego State/West Hills, RHP, Nationals : Reached majors in 2010, missed most of 2011 after Tommy John surgery, now one of league’s top right-handers. Recently signed $175 million contract. 2004—Matt Bush, Mission Bay, SS, Padres : Overcame troubled past (released by three teams, spent 3 1/2 years in prison) to reach majors this season for the first time at age 30. Has appeared in 12 games for Texas. 2000—Adrian Gonzalez, Eastlake, 1B, Marlins: 13-year veteran (including 2006-10 with Padres) has more than 1,000 RBIs, nearly 300 homers. Named to All-Star Game five times.

The Philadelphia Phillies selected La Costa Canyon outfielder Mickey Moniak with the first overall selection on Thursday in the 2016 MLB Draft, marking the fifth time in the draft's 51-year history that a San Diego-area player has been selected first overall.

The last high school outfielder drafted first overall was Delmon Young by Tampa Bay in 2003.

Florida left-hander A.J. Puk, Mercer outfielder Kyle Lewis and New Jersey high school left-hander Jason Groome were among the other players being considered for the first pick.

Moniak batted .476 this season for the Mavericks with seven home runs, 46 RBIs. The 2016 Gatorade State Player of the Year also had 12 triples and 40 runs scored.

Moniak was interviewed by the MLB Network moments after being selected.

"It's undescribable," said Moniak, who watched the draft from the home of a family member. "It's always a kid's dream to get drafted by a major league team, but to be the No. 1 pick is insane. To share it with all my family right now and friends is awesome.

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Moniak had a busy summer of showcase events, which included participating in the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park, last year and he said that's when he started getting the idea he could be a first-round draft pick.

"Last summer is when I started to get information like that, and guys coming to see me," Moniak said. "Going to Tournament of the Stars, Perfect Game and stuff like that. It carried on throughout the fall and up into spring.

"It's been a fun senior high school season and it's come down to this and I could be more excited about it right now."

Moniak is highly regarded for his hitting, speed, outfield defense and game mentality. Asked what part of his game he is most excited about, Moniak said: "I'd definitely say my hit tool. I love to hit. I use my speed to help that out, but I'd definitely say hitting."

Does he feel pressure going No. 1 overall?

"I'm so grateful for this opportunity to be picked first by the Phillies," Moniak said. "I definitely wouldn't say there's any pressure. I go out and I'm going to play my game and continue to do what I've been doing my whole life, obviously, listen to all the coaches, all the little tips I get along the way.

"I'm excited to, hopefully, prove the Phillies right and be honored as this No. 1 pick."

The No. 1 pick is slotted for $9.02 million, although Moniak is expected to receive around $7 million from Philadelphia. Teams typically are able to sign the top pick at a discount. Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson signed for $6.5 million last year after being drafted first by the Arizona Diamondbacks . That was $2.1 million under slot for the pick.

LCC coach Justin Machado was among those celebrating at Moniak's draft party.

"It's surreal," said Machado, who has been the Mavericks' coach since the school opened 20 years ago. "It's so hard to believe what I'm watching on TV is actually happening. You get into coaching and you never expect something like this to happen. I can't explain in words how I feel.

"He's doing so many interviews with ESPN, MLB and Philadelphia stations that he hasn't even come out to the party yet. I'm so excited for him. I can't wait to sit down with him tomorrow when it's nice and quiet and enjoy a few moments together.

"You never in your life think of a kid being the first pick in the major league draft. That's the last thing you'd ever think about. And now here it is."