In the secondary phase of the January draft, P Tom Hume is picked by the Cincinnati Reds, OF Sam Bowen by the Atlanta Braves, IF Duane Kuiper by the Cleveland Indians, and the Boston Red Sox, with pick 1,653, take IF Roy Smalley, who decides to stay in school.

On January 12 1972 — In the secondary phase of the January draft, Pitcher Tom Hume is picked by the Cincinnati Reds, OF Sam Bowen by the Atlanta Braves, IF Duane Kuiper by the Cleveland Indians, and the Boston Red Sox, with pick 1,653, take IF Roy Smalley, who decides to stay in school.

Read more about these players in their careers:

Tom Hume, Sam Bowen, Duane Kuiper and Roy Smalley

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