The Expos’ first selection, fifth overall, in the amateur draft, Clint Everts, signs a deal with Montreal which gives him a $2.5 million signing bonus. The Houston Cypress Falls High School’s right-hander, along with teammate left-hander Scott Kazmir (Mets), are only the fourth pair of high school players selected in the first round of the same draft.

The Expos’ first selection, fifth overall, in the amateur draft, Clint Everts, signs a deal with Montreal which gives him a $2.5 million signing bonus. The Houston Cypress Falls High School’s right-hander, along with teammate left-hander Scott Kazmir (Mets), are only the fourth pair of high school players selected in the first round of the same draft.

On the first day of the amateur draft‚ the Padres use the top pick to take Evansville P Andy Benes

  June 1, 1988 – On the first day of the amateur draft‚ the Padres use the top pick to take Evansville P Andy Benes. The Indians follow with Ohio prep SS Mark Lewis. The Braves select high schooler Steve Avery with the 3rd pick: Highly touted Greg Olson goes to the Orioles on the…

Seattle Mariners selected Ken Griffey Jr first in the MLB Draft

Seattle Mariners selected Ken Griffey Jr first in the MLB Draft

  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page June 1, 1987  The Seattle Mariners selected Ken Griffey Jr., the son of the Atlanta Braves outfielder, Ken Griffey, with the first pick in major-league baseball’s amateur free-agent draft. Griffey, a 17-year old outfiel­der, batted .478 with seven home…

A Draft Day Blunder – Yankees Lose Top Pick Tim Belcher to A’s in Compensation
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A Draft Day Blunder – Yankees Lose Top Pick Tim Belcher to A’s in Compensation

1984 – After losing Type A free agent Tom Underwood to the Orioles, Oakland grabs pitcher Tim Belcher from the Yankees as compensation. The number-one selection in the June 1983 draft, Belcher did not sign with Minnesota and was available in the January draft. The Yankees signed him on February 2nd, only to lose him because they had already submitted their list of 26 protected players, a blunder which will cost general manager Murray Cook his job.

Chicago Cubs select Shawon Dunston with the first pick of the amateur draft

On June 7, 1982, the Chicago Cubs select high school shortstop Shawon Dunston with the first pick of the amateur draft. The highly touted Dunston, who had hit .790 for Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, will make his major league debut in 1985. With the fifth pick of the first round, the New York…

The Braves miss out on Randy Johnson

The Braves miss out on Randy Johnson

June 7, 1982 The Atlanta Braves select Livermore HS pitcher Randy Johnson in the 4th round but he opts to go to USC. Atlanta missed out on having a rotation with four future Hall of Famers. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped…