1965

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Rick Monday, of, Athletics

1.

Johnny Bench, c, Reds (2)

1.

Ken Holtzman, lhp, Cubs (4)

2.

Les Rohr, lhp, Mets

2.

Nolan Ryan, rhp, Mets (10)

2.

Joe Coleman, rhp, Senators (1)

3.

Joe Coleman, rhp, Senators

3.

Graig Nettles, 3b, Twins (4)

3.

Clyde Wright, lhp, Angels (6)

4.

Alex Barrett, ss, Astros

4.

Sal Bando, 3b, Athletics (6)

4.

Ron Keller, rhp, Twins (8)

5.

Billy Conigliaro, of, Red Sox

5.

Rick Monday, of, Athletics (1)

5.

Three tied

1966

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Steve Chilcott, c, Mets

1.

Reggie Jackson, of, Athletics (1)

1.

Rich Nye, lhp, Cubs (14)

2.

Reggie Jackson, of, Athletics

2.

Tom Seaver, rhp, Braves (J-1)

2.

Tom Seaver, rhp, Braves (J-1)

3.

Wayne Twitchell, rhp, Astros

3.

Bill Russell, ss/of, Dodgers (9)

3.

Gary Nolan, rhp, Reds (1)

4.

Ken Brett, lhp, Red Sox

4.

Richie Hebner, 3b, Pirates (1)

4.

Joe Niekro, rhp, Cubs (S-3)

5.

Dean Burk, rhp, Cubs

5.

Charlie Hough, rhp, Dodgers (8)

5.

Reggie Jackson, of, Athletics (1)

1967

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Ron Blomberg, 1b, Yankees

1.

Carlton Fisk, c, Red Sox (J-1)

1.

#Mike Adamson, rhp, Orioles (S-1)

2.

Terry Hughes, ss, Cubs

2.

Vida Blue, lhp, Athletics (2)

2.

Mike Paul, lhp, Indians (20)

3.

Wayne Twitchell, rhp, Astros

3.

Don Baylor, of, Orioles (2)

3.

Tom Murphy, rhp, Angels (J-1)

4.

Ken Brett, lhp, Red Sox

4.

Ted Simmons, c, Cardinals (1)

4.

Darcy Fast, lhp, Cubs (S-1)

5.

John Jones, c, Senators

5.

Bobby Grich, ss, Orioles (1)

5.

Gary Ross, rhp, Cubs (J-1)

1968

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Tim Foli, ss, Mets

1.

Steve Garvey, 3b, Dodgers (S-1)

1.

Bill Lee, lhp, Red Sox (22)

2.

*Pete Broberg, rhp, Athletics

2.

Thurman Munson, c, Yankees (1)

2.

Dave Lemonds, lhp, Cubs (S-1)

3.

Marty Cott, c, Astros

3.

Ron Cey, 3b, Dodgers (S-3)

3.

Thurman Munson, c, Yankees (1)

4.

Thurman Munson, c, Yankees

4.

Greg Luzinski, of, Phillies (1)

4.

Oscar Gamble, of, Cubs (16)

5.

Bobby Valentine, of, Dodgers

5.

Cecil Cooper, 1b, Red Sox (8)

5.

Steve Garvey, 3b, Dodgers (S-1)

1969

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Jeff Burroughs, of, Senators

1.

Bert Blyleven, rhp, Twins (3)

1.

Rich Hand, rhp, Indians (S-1)

2.

J.R. Richard, rhp, Astros

2.

J.R. Richard, rhp, Astros (1)

2.

Don Gullett, lhp, Reds (1)

3.

Ted Nicholson, 3b, White Sox

3.

Dwight Evans, of, Red Sox (5)

3.

Larry Gura, lhp, Cubs (2)

4.

Randy Sterling, rhp, Mets

4.

Bob Boone, c, Phillies (6)

4.

Balor Moore, lhp, Expos (1)

5.

*Alan Bannister, ss, Angels

5.

Buddy Bell, 3b, Indians (16)

5.

Bert Blyleven, rhp, Twins (3)

1970

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Mike Ivie, c, Padres

1.

Dave Parker, of, Pirates (14)

1.

#Steve Dunning, rhp, Indians (1)

2.

Steve Dunning, rhp, Indians

2.

Rich Gossage, rhp, White Sox (9)

2.

Chris Speier, ss, Giants (S-1)

3.

Barry Foote, c, Expos

3.

Dave Kingman, 1b, Giants (S-1)

Lee Richard, ss, White Sox (1)

4.

Darrell Porter, c, Brewers

4.

Bill Madlock, 3b, Rangers (JS-5)

4.

Terry Forster, lhp, White Sox (2)

5.

Mike Martin, lhp, Phillies

5.

Rick Reuschel, rhp, Cubs (3)

5.

Chris Chambliss, 1b, Indians (J-1)

1971

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

*Danny Goodwin, c, White Sox

1.

Mike Schmidt, 3b, Phillies (2)

1.

#Burt Hooton, rhp, Cubs (S-1)

2.

Jay Franklin, rhp, Padres

2.

George Brett, 3b, Royals (2)

2.

#Rob Ellis, of, Brewers (S-1)

3.

Tom Bianco, 3b, Brewers

3.

Jim Rice, of, Red Sox (1)

3.

#Pete Broberg, rhp, Senators (S-1)

4.

*Condredge Holloway, ss, Expos

4.

Keith Hernandez, 1b, Cardinals (42)

4.

Jay Franklin, rhp, Padres (1)

5.

Roy Branch, rhp, Royals

5.

Ron Guidry, lhp, Yankees (3)

5.

Mike Caldwell, lhp, Padres (12)

1972

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Dave Roberts, 3b, Padres

1.

Dennis Eckersley, rhp, Indians (3)

1.

#Dave Roberts, 3b, Padres (1)

2.

Rick Manning, ss, Indians

2.

Gary Carter, c, Expos (3)

2.

Jim Crawford, lhp, Astros (14)

3.

Larry Christenson, rhp, Phillies

3.

Chet Lemon, of, Athletics (1)

3.

Ray Burris, rhp, Cubs (17)

4.

Roy Howell, 3b, Rangers

4.

John Candelaria, lhp, Pirates (2)

4.

Larry Christenson, rhp, Phillies (1)

5.

Bobby Goodman, c, Expos

5.

Willie Randolph, 2b, Pirates (7)

5.

Dave Lemanczyk, rhp, Tigers (16)

1973

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

David Clyde, lhp, Rangers

1.

Dave Winfield, of, Padres (1)

1.

#Dick Ruthven, rhp, Phillies (JS-1)

2.

John Stearns, c, Phillies

2.

Robin Yount, ss, Brewers (1)

2.

#Dave Winfield, of, Padres (1)

3.

Robin Yount, ss, Brewers

3.

Eddie Murray, 1b, Orioles (3)

3.

#David Clyde, lhp, Rangers (1)

4.

Dave Winfield, rhp-of, Padres

4.

Jack Clark, of, Giants (13)

4.

#Eddie Bane, lhp, Twins (1)

5.

Glenn Tufts, 1b, Indians

5.

Fred Lynn, of, Red Sox (2)

5.

Jim Sundberg, c, Rangers (JS-1)

1974

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Bill Almon, ss, Padres

1.

Dale Murphy, c, Braves (1)

1.

Jack Kucek, rhp, White Sox (2)

2.

Tommy Boggs, rhp, Rangers

2.

Willie Wilson, of, Royals (1)

2.

Bill Almon,ss, Padres (1)

3.

Lonnie Smith, of, Phillies

3.

Rick Sutcliffe, rhp, Dodgers (1)

3.

Jim Umbarger, lhp, Rangers (16)

4.

Tom Brennan, rhp, Indians

4.

Lance Parrish, c, Tigers (1)

4.

Roy Smalley, ss, Rangers (J-1)

5.

Dale Murphy, c, Braves

5.

Garry Templeton, ss, Cardinals (1)

5.

Mike Miley, ss, Angels (1)

1975

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Danny Goodwin, c, Angels

1.

Andre Dawson, of, Expos (11)

1.

Rick Cerone, c, Indians (1)

2.

Mike Lentz, lhp, Padres

2.

Lee Smith, rhp, Cubs (2)

2.

Danny Goodwin, c, Angels (1)

3.

Les Filkins, of, Tigers

3.

Dave Stewart, rhp, Dodgers (16)

3.

Chris Knapp, rhp, White Sox (1)

4.

Brian Rosinski, of, Cubs

4.

Lou Whitaker, 2b, Tigers (5)

4.

Tim Stoddard, rhp, White Sox (JS-2)

5.

Rich O'Keefe, lhp, Brewers

5.

Carney Lansford, 3b, Angels (3)

Denny Walling, of, Athletics (S-1)

1976

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Floyd Bannister, lhp, Astros

1.

Rickey Henderson, of, Athletics (4)

1.

Pete Redfern, rhp, Twins (JS-1)

2.

Pat Underwood, lhp, Tigers

2.

Wade Boggs, 3b, Red Sox (7)

2.

Bob Owchinko, lhp, Padres (1)

3.

Ken Smith, 3b, Braves

3.

Alan Trammell, ss, Tigers (2)

3.

Steve Kemp, of, Tigers (J-1)

4.

*Bill Bordley, lhp, Brewers

4.

Jack Morris, rhp, Tigers (5)

4.

Bob Shirley, lhp, Padres (JS-1)

5.

Bob Owchinko, lhp, Padres

5.

Mike Scott, rhp, Mets (2)

5.

Floyd Bannister, lhp, Astros (1)

1977

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Harold Baines, 1b, White Sox

1.

Ozzie Smith, ss, Padres (4)

1.

Brian Greer, of, Padres (1)

2.

Bill Gullickson, rhp, Expos

2.

Paul Molitor, ss, Brewers (1)

2.

Roger Erickson, rhp, Twins (3)

3.

Paul Molitor, ss, Brewers

3.

Harold Baines, 1b, White Sox (1)

3.

Paul Molitor, ss, Brewers (1)

4.

Tim Cole, lhp, Braves

4.

Tim Raines, 2b, Expos (5)

Ozzie Smith, ss, Cardinals (4)

5.

Kevin Richards, rhp, Tigers

5.

Bob Welch, rhp, Dodgers (1)

5.

Darrell Jackson, lhp, Twins (9)

1978

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Bob Horner, 3b, Braves

1.

Cal Ripken Jr., 3b, Orioles (2)

1.

#Mike Morgan, rhp, Athletics (1)

2.

Lloyd Moseby, 1b, Blue Jays

2.

Ryne Sandberg, ss, Phillies (20)

2.

#Bob Horner, 3b, Braves (1)

3.

Hubie Brooks, ss, Mets

3.

Kirk Gibson, of, Tigers (1)

3.

#Brian Milner, c, Blue Jays (7)

4.

Mike Morgan, rhp, Athletics

4.

Steve Sax, 2b, Dodgers (9)

4.

#Tim Conroy, lhp, Athletics (1)

5.

Andy Hawkins, rhp, Padres

5.

Kent Hrbek, 1b, Twins (17)

5.

Britt Burns, lhp, White Sox (3)

1979

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Al Chambers, 1b, Mariners

1.

Don Mattingly, 1b, Yankees (19)

1.

Jerry Don Gleaton, lhp, Rangers (1)

2.

Tim Leary, rhp, Mets

2.

Orel Hershiser, rhp, Dodgers (17)

2.

Steve Howe, lhp, Dodgers (1)

3.

Jay Schroeder, c, Blue Jays

3.

Andy Van Slyke, of, Cardinals (1)

3.

Brad Mills, 3b, Expos (17)

4.

Brad Komminsk, of, Braves

4.

Tim Wallach, 1b, Expos (1)

4.

Mike Kinnunen, lhp, Twins (10)

5.

*Juan Bustabad, ss, Athletics

5.

Brett Butler, of, Braves (23)

5.

Bill Bordley, lhp, Reds (JS-1)

1980

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Darryl Strawberry, of, Mets

1.

Darryl Strawberry, of, Mets (1)

1.

Rich Bordi, rhp, Athletics (3)

2.

Garry Harris, ss, Blue Jays

2.

Eric Davis, ss, Reds (8)

2.

Terry Francona, of, Expos (1)

3.

Ken Dayley, lhp, Braves

3.

Danny Tartabull, 3b, Reds (3)

3.

Dan Firova, c, Mariners (JS-2)

4.

Mike King, lhp, Athletics

4.

Kelly Gruber, 3b, Indians (1)

4.

Tom Gorman, lhp, Expos (4)

5.

Jeff Pyburn, of, Padres

5.

Tom Henke, rhp, Rangers (S-4)

5.

Jim Eisenreich, of, Twins (16)

1981

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Mike Moore, rhp, Mariners

1.

Tony Gwynn, of, Padres (3)

1.

Mike Moore, rhp, Mariners (1)

2.

Joe Carter, of, Cubs

2.

Joe Carter, of, Cubs (2)

2.

Frank Viola, lhp, Twins (2)

3.

Dick Schofield, ss, Angels

3.

Mark Langston, lhp, Mariners (2)

3.

Jeff Keener, rhp, Cardinals (7)

4.

Terry Blocker, of, Mets

4.

John Franco, lhp, Dodgers (5)

4.

Tony Gwynn, of, Padres (3)

5.

Matt Williams, rhp, Blue Jays

5.

Frank Viola, lhp, Twins (2)

5.

Neal Heaton, lhp, Indians (2)

1982

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Shawon Dunston, ss, Cubs

1.

Kirby Puckett, of, Twins (J-1)

1.

Bryan Oelkers, lhp, Twins (1)

2.

Augie Schmidt, ss, Blue Jays

2.

Dwight Gooden, rhp, Mets (1)

2.

Spike Owen, ss, Mariners (1)

3.

Jimmy Jones, rhp, Padres

3.

Jose Canseco, of, Athletics (15)

3.

Danny Jackson, lhp, Royals (JS-1)

4.

Bryan Oelkers, lhp, Twins

4.

Bret Saberhagen, rhp, Royals (19)

4.

Bret Saberhagen, rhp, Royals (19)

5.

Dwight Gooden, rhp, Mets

5.

Todd Worrell, rhp, Cardinals (1)

5.

Dwight Gooden, rhp, Mets (1)

1983

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

*Tim Belcher, rhp, Twins

1.

Roger Clemens, rhp, Red Sox (1)

1.

Jeff Robinson, rhp, Giants (2)

2.

Kurt Stillwell, ss, Reds

2.

Wally Joyner, 1b, Angels (3)

2.

Roger Clemens, rhp, Red Sox (1)

3.

Jeff Kunkel, ss, Rangers

3.

Terry Steinbach, 3b, Athletics (9)

3.

Carl Willis, rhp, Tigers (23)

4.

Eddie Williams, 3b, Mets

4.

Tim Belcher, rhp, Twins (1)

4.

Jeff Kunkel, ss, Rangers (1)

5.

Stan Hilton, rhp, Athletics

5.

Ron Gant, 2b, Braves (4)

5.

Calvin Schiraldi, rhp, Mets (1)

1984

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Shawn Abner, of, Mets

1.

Mark McGwire, 1b, Athletics (1)

1.

Oddibe McDowell, of, Rangers (1)

2.

Billy Swift, rhp, Mariners

2.

Greg Maddux, rhp, Cubs (2)

2.

Billy Swift, rhp, Mariners (1)

3.

Drew Hall, lhp, Cubs

3.

Tom Glavine, lhp, Braves (2)

3.

Scott Bankhead, rhp, Royals (1)

4.

Cory Snyder, ss, Indians

4.

Ken Caminiti, 3b, Astros (3)

4.

Greg Mathews, lhp, Cardinals (10)

5.

Pat Pacillo, rhp, Reds

5.

Dante Bichette, of, Angels (17)

5.

Terry Mulholland, lhp, Giants (1)

1985

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

B.J. Surhoff, c

1.

Barry Bonds, of, Pirates (1)

1.

Will Clark, 1b, Giants (1)

2.

Will Clark, 1b, Giants

2.

Randy Johnson, lhp, Expos (2)

#Pete Incaviglia, of, Expos (1)

3.

Bobby Witt, rhp, Rangers

3.

Barry Larkin, ss, Reds (1)

3.

Bobby Witt, rhp, Rangers (1)

4.

Bary Larkin, ss, Reds

4.

John Smoltz, rhp, Tigers (22)

4.

Chuck Finley, lhp, Angels (JS-1)

5.

Kurt Brown, c, White Sox

5.

Rafael Palmeiro, 1b, Cubs (1)

5.

Barry Bonds, of, Pirates (1)

1986

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Jeff King, 3b, Pirates

1.

Kevin Brown, rhp, Rangers (1)

1.

Mike Loynd, rhp, Rangers (7)

2.

Greg Swindell, lhp, Indians

2.

Matt Williams, ss, Giants (1)

2.

Greg Swindell, lhp, Indians (1)

3.

Matt Williams, ss, Giants

3.

Gary Sheffield, ss, Brewers (1)

3.

Bo Jackson, of, Royals (4)

4.

Kevin Brown, rhp, Rangers

4.

Curt Schilling, rhp, Red Sox (J-2)

4.

Kevin Brown, rhp, Rangers (1)

5.

Kent Mercker, lhp, Braves

5.

Moises Alou, of, Pirates (J-1)

5.

Matt Williams, ss, Giants (1)

1987

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Ken Griffey Jr., of, Mariners

1.

Ken Griffey Jr., of, Mariners (1)

1.

Jack McDowell, rhp, White Sox (1)

2.

Mark Merchant, of, Pirates

2.

Albert Belle, of, Indians (2)

2.

Cris Carpenter, rhp, Cardinals (1)

3.

Willie Banks, rhp, Twins

3.

Craig Biggio, c, Astros (1)

3.

Jack Armstrong, rhp, Reds (1)

4.

Mike Harkey, rhp, Cubs

4.

Jack McDowell, rhp, White Sox (1)

4.

Craig Biggio, c, Astros (1)

5.

Jack McDowell, rhp, White Sox

5.

Kevin Appier, rhp, Royals (1)

5.

Dave Eiland, rhp, Yankees (7)

1988

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Andy Benes, rhp, Padres

1.

Mike Piazza, c, Dodgers (62)

1.

Gregg Olson, rhp, Orioles (1)

2.

Mark Lewis, ss, Indians

2.

Robin Ventura, 3b, White Sox (1)

2.

#Jim Abbott, lhp, Angels (1)

3.

Steve Avery, lhp, Braves

3.

Kenny Lofton, of, Astros (17)

3.

Andy Benes, rhp, Padres (1)

4.

Gregg Olson, rhp, Orioles

4.

Brian Jordan, of, Cardinals (1)

4.

Marquis Grissom, of, Expos (3)

5.

Bill Bene, rhp, Dodgers

5.

Luis Gonzalez, of, Astros (4)

5.

Pat Combs, lhp, Phillies (1)

1989

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Ben McDonald, rhp, Orioles

1.

Jeff Bagwell, 3b, Red Sox (4)

1.

#John Olerud, 1b, Blue Jays (3)

2.

Tyler Houston, c, Braves

2.

Frank Thomas, 1b, White Sox (1)

2.

Ben McDonald, rhp, Orioles (1)

3.

Roger Salkeld, rhp, Mariners

3.

John Olerud, 1b, Blue Jays (3)

3.

Scott Erickson, rhp, Twins (4)

4.

Jeff Jackson, of, Phillies

4.

Mo Vaughn, 1b, Red Sox (1)

4.

Frank Thomas, 1b, White Sox (1)

5.

Donald Harris, of, Rangers

5.

Jim Thome, 3b, Indians (13)

5.

Joe Grahe, rhp, Angels (2)

1990

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Chipper Jones, ss, Braves

1.

Chipper Jones, ss, Braves (1)

1.

Alex Fernandez, rhp, White Sox (1)

2.

Tony Clark, 1b, Tigers

2.

Mike Mussina, rhp, Orioles (1)

2.

Lance Dickson, lhp, Cubs (1)

3.

Mike Lieberthal, c, Phillies

3.

Mike Hampton, lhp, Mariners (6)

3.

Kirk Dressendorfer, rhp, A's (1)

4.

Alex Fernandez, rhp, White Sox

4.

Mike Lieberthal, c, Phillies (1)

4.

Chris Haney, lhp, Expos (1)

5.

Kurt Miller, rhp, Pirates

5.

Troy Percival, rhp, Angels (6)

5.

Mike Mussina, rhp, Orioles (1)

1991

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Brien Taylor, lhp, Yankees

1.

Manny Ramirez, of, Indians (1)

1.

Benji Gil, ss, Rangers (1)

2.

Mike Kelly, of, Braves

2.

Shawn Green, of, Blue Jays (1)

2.

Tyler Green, rhp, Phillies (1)

3.

David McCarty, 1b, Twins

3.

Cliff Floyd, 1b, Expos (1)

3.

Brent Gates, ss, Athletics (1)

4.

Dmitri Young, 3b, Cardinals

4.

Mike Sweeney, c, Royals (10)

4.

David McCarty, 1b, Twins (1)

5.

*Kenny Henderson, rhp, Brewers

5.

Mike Cameron, of, White Sox (18)

5.

Scott Ruffcorn, rhp, White Sox (1)

1992

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Phil Nevin, 3b, Astros

1.

Derek Jeter, ss, Yankees (1)

1.

Jeffrey Hammonds, of, Orioles (1)

2.

Paul Shuey, rhp, Indians

2.

Jason Giambi, 3b, Athletics (2)

2.

Chris Gomez, ss, Tigers (3)

3.

B.J. Wallace, lhp, Expos

3.

Jason Kendall, c, Pirates (1)

3.

Tim Davis, lhp, Mariners (6)

4.

Jeffrey Hammonds, of, Orioles

4.

Charles Johnson, c, Marlins (1)

4.

Rick Helling, rhp, Rangers (1)

5.

Chad Mottola, of, Reds

5.

Johnny Damon, of, Royals (1)

5.

Rod Henderson, rhp, Expos (2)

1993

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Alex Rodriguez, ss, Mariners

1.

Alex Rodriguez, ss, Mariners (1)

1.

Brian Anderson, lhp, Angels (1)

2.

Darren Dreifort, Rhp, Dodgers

2.

Scott Rolen, 3b, Phillies (2)

2.

Jeff Granger, lhp, Royals (1)

3.

Brian Anderson, lhp, Angels

3.

Billy Wagner, lhp, Astros (1)

3.

Darren Dreifort, rhp, Dodgers (1)

4.

Wayne Gomes, rhp, Phillies

4.

Jermaine Dye, of, Braves (17)

4.

Alex Rodriguez, ss, Mariners (1)

5.

Jeff Granger, lhp, Royals

5.

Torii Hunter, of, Twins (1)

5.

Andrew Lorraine, lhp, Angels (4)

1994

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Paul Wilson, rhp, Mets

1.

Nomar Garciaparra, ss, Red Sox (1)

1.

Dustin Hermanson, rhp, Padres (1)

2.

Ben Grieve, of, Athletics

2.

Jason Varitek, c, Mariners (1)

2.

C.J. Nitkowski, lhp, Reds (1)

3.

Dustin Hermanson, rhp, Padres

3.

Paul Konerko, c, Dodgers (1)

3.

Paul Wilson, rhp, Mets (1)

4.

Antone Williamson, 3b, Brewers

4.

Dustin Hermanson, rhp, Padres (1)

4.

Matt Wagner, rhp, Mariners (3)

5.

Josh Booty, 3b, Marlins

5.

Ben Grieve, of, Athletics (1)

5.

Jose Rosado, lhp, Royals (12)

1995

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Darin Erstad, of, Angels

1.

Todd Helton, 1b, Rockies (1)

1.

#Ariel Prieto, rhp, Athletics (1)

2.

Ben Davis, c, Padres

2.

Kerry Wood, rhp, Cubs (1)

2.

Darin Erstad, of, Angels (1)

3.

Jose Cruz Jr., of, Mariners

3.

Matt Morris, rhp, Cardinals (1)

3.

Matt Morris, rhp, Cardinals (1)

4.

Kerry Wood, rhp, Cubs

4.

Darin Erstad, of, Angels (1)

4.

Brett Tomko, rhp, Reds (2)

5.

Ariel Prieto, rhp, Athletics

5.

Sean Casey, 1b, Indians (2)

5.

Jose Cruz Jr., of, Mariners (1)

1996

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Kris Benson, rhp, Pirates

1.

Eric Chavez, 3b, Athletics (1)

1.

Mark Kotsay, of, Marlins (1)

2.

*Travis Lee, 1b, Twins

2.

Eric Milton, lhp, Yankees (1)

2.

Travis Lee, 1b, Twins (1)

3.

Braden Looper, rhp, Cardinals

3.

Mark Kotsay, of, Marlins (1)

Braden Looper, rhp, Cardinals (1)

4.

Billy Koch, rhp, Blue Jays

4.

Kris Benson, rhp, Pirates (1)

Mike Caruso, ss, Giants (2)

5.

*John Patterson, rhp, Expos

5.

Roy Oswalt, rhp, Astros (23)

5.

A.J. Hinch, c, Athletics (3)

1997

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Matt Anderson, rhp, Tigers

1.

Lance Berkman, 1b, Astros (1)

1.

Jim Parque, lhp, White Sox (1)

2.

*J.D. Drew, of, Phillies

2.

Troy Glaus, 3b, Angels (1)

2.

Mike Frank, of, Reds (7)

3.

Troy Glaus, 3b, Angels

3.

Tim Hudson, rhp, Athletics (6)

3.

Matt Anderson, rhp, Tigers (1)

4.

Jason Grilli, rhp, Giants

4.

Matt Anderson, rhp, Tigers (1)

4.

Troy Glaus, 3b, Angels (1)

5.

Vernon Wells, of, Blue Jays

5.

Rick Ankiel, lhp, Cardinals (2)

5.

Ryan Bradley, rhp, Yankees (1)

1998

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Pat Burrell, 3b-1b, Phillies

1.

J.D. Drew, of, Cardinals (1)

1.

J.D. Drew, of, Cardinals (1)

2.

Mark Mulder, lhp, Athletics

2.

Mark Mulder, lhp, Athletics (1)

2.

Jeff Weaver, rhp, Tigers (1)

3.

Corey Patterson, of, Cubs

3.

Adam Dunn, of, Reds (2)

3.

Ryan Rupe, rhp, Devil Rays (6)

4.

Jeff Austin, rhp, Royals

4.

C.C. Sabathia, lhp, Indians (1)

4.

B.J. Ryan, rhp, Reds (17)

5.

J.D. Drew, of, Cardinals

5.

Pat Burrell, 3b/1b, Phillies (1)

5.

Kip Wells, rhp, White Sox (1)

1999

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Josh Hamilton, of, Devil Rays

1.

Albert Pujols, 3b, Cardinals (12)

1.

Eric Munson, 1b, Tigers (1)

2.

Josh Beckett, rhp, Marlins

2.

Barry Zito, lhp, Athletics (1)

2.

Barry Zito, lhp, Athletics (1)

3.

Eric Munson, c, Tigers

3.

Josh Beckett, rhp, Marlins (1)

3.

Craig House, rhp, Rockies (12)

4.

Corey Myers, ss, D'backs

4.

Hank Blalock, 3b, Rangers (3)

4.

Matt Ginter, rhp, White Sox (1)

5.

B.J. Garbe, of, Twins

5.

Ben Sheets, rhp, Brewers (1)

5.

Albert Pujols, 3b, Cardinals (12)/Tony Cogan, lhp, Royals (12)

2000

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Adrian Gonzalez, 1b, Marlins

1.

Joe Borchard, of, White Sox (1)

1.

#Xavier Nady, 1b, Padres (2)

2.

Adam Johnson, rhp, Twins

2.

Adrian Gonzalez, 1b, Marlins (1)

2.

Adam Johnson, rhp, Twins (1)

3.

Luis Montanez, ss, Cubs

3.

Boof Bonser, rhp, Giants (1)

Bobby Hill, 2b, Cubs (2)

4.

Mike Stodolka, lhp, Royals

4.

Jason Young, rhp, Rockies (2)

5.

Justin Wayne, rhp, Expos

5.

Adam Wainwright, rhp, Braves (1)

2001

First Players Drafted

Best Players Drafted

First Players to Majors

1.

Joe Mauer, c, Twins

1.

Mark Prior, rhp, Cubs (1)

Mark Prior, rhp, Cubs (1)

2.

Mark Prior, rhp, Cubs

2.

Mark Teixeira, 3b, Rangers (1)

3.

Dewon Brazelton, rhp, Devil Rays

3.

Joe Mauer, c, Twins (1)

4.

Gavin Floyd, rhp, Phillies

4.

Dewon Brazelton, rhp, Devil Rays (1)

5.

Mark Teixeira, 3b, Rangers

5.

Chris Burke, ss, Astros (1)