Danny Goodwin‚ picked first in the 1971 amateur draft‚ is picked first again‚ this time by the Angels. The next four picks of this year’s draft‚ including the Padres number 2 pick of pitcher Mike Lentz‚ fail to make the major leagues. Picking 10th‚ Montreal takes SS Art Miles‚ who will break his neck diving into shallow water while celebrating West Palm Beach’s Florida State League win in 1977. The Expos finally pick right‚ taking Andre Dawson on the 10th round‚ the Dodgers picking pitcher Dave Stewart in the 16th‚ and the Braves take Glenn Hubbard in the 20th.

ByTom

Danny Goodwin‚ picked first in the 1971 amateur draft‚ is picked first again‚ this time by the Angels. The next four picks of this year’s draft‚ including the Padres number 2 pick of pitcher Mike Lentz‚ fail to make the major leagues. Picking 10th‚ Montreal takes SS Art Miles‚ who will break his neck diving into shallow water while celebrating West Palm Beach’s Florida State League win in 1977. The Expos finally pick right‚ taking Andre Dawson on the 10th round‚ the Dodgers picking pitcher Dave Stewart in the 16th‚ and the Braves take Glenn Hubbard in the 20th.

Nolan Ryan of the California Angels hurls the first of his seven career no-hitters

California Angels fireballer Nolan Ryan notches the fourth no-hitter of his major league career

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 1, 1975, at Anaheim Stadium California Angels fireballer Nolan Ryan notches the fourth no-hitter of his major league career in a 1-0 victory that was his 100th career win, Ryan strikes out nine Baltimore Orioles in equaling Sandy Koufax’ record for most career no-hitters. Ryan will eventually break Koufax’ record, and will finish…