1974_MLB_Draft

1974 Major League Baseball draft

1974 Major League Baseball draft

Baseball draft of amateur players by Major League Baseball

The 1974 Major League Baseball draft took place prior to the 1974 MLB season. The draft saw the San Diego Padres select Bill Almon first overall.

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First round selections

= All-Star = Baseball Hall of Famer

The following are the first round picks in the 1974 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2][3]

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* Did not sign

Other notable selections

= All-Star = Baseball Hall of Famer

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* Did not sign

Background

With the number one pick of the June regular phase, San Diego tabbed infielder Bill Almon from Brown University, one of six shortstops selected in round one. Twelve of the first 13 and a total of 16 first round selections went on to become major leaguers, including Lonnie Smith (Philadelphia), Dale Murphy (Atlanta), Garry Templeton (St. Louis), Lance Parrish (Detroit), Willie Wilson (Kansas City) and Rick Sutcliffe (Los Angeles).

Three players from the June regular phase were among the ones who got away. Pitcher Bob Welch (Chicago Cubs, 14th round), infielder Paul Molitor (St. Louis, 28th round) and pitcher Eric Show (Minnesota, 36th round) turned down pro offers for college scholarships.

References

  1. [1]
    "MLB First Round Draft Picks - 1974". Retrieved October 28, 2008.
  2. [2]
    "1st Round of the 1974 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  3. [3]
    "1974 MLB Baseball Draft Results - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  4. [4]
    "1974 Baseball Draft by Baseball Almanac".
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