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1974 Major League Baseball draft

Baseball draft of amateur players by Major League Baseball

Baseball draft of amateur players by Major League Baseball

FieldValue
name1974 Major League Baseball draft
firstBill Almon
San Diego Padres
first_round24
hofnum{{Collapsible list
title1
1OF Paul Molitor}}
prev[1973](1973-major-league-baseball-draft)
next[1975](1975-major-league-baseball-draft)

San Diego Padres 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.

First round selections

= All-Star= Baseball Hall of Famer

The following are the first round picks in the 1974 Major League Baseball draft.

*** Did not sign

Other notable selections

= All-Star= Baseball Hall of Famer
RoundPickPlayerTeamPosition
238Butch WynegarMinnesota TwinsCatcher
356Pete VuckovichChicago White SoxPitcher
599Jim MorrisonPhiladelphia PhilliesThird baseman
5119Steve HendersonCincinnati RedsShortstop-Third baseman
6131Ed WhitsonPittsburgh PiratesPitcher
8171Mark ClearPhiladelphia PhilliesPitcher
9214Ron OesterCincinnati RedsShortstop
10220Mickey MahlerAtlanta BravesPitcher
10231Mark FidrychDetroit TigersPitcher
11256Scott Sanderson*Kansas City RoyalsPitcher
12263Bump Wills*San Diego PadresSecond baseman
12268Jim GantnerMilwaukee BrewersShortstop
14317Bob WelchChicago CubsPitcher
14325Mickey Hatcher*Houston AstrosOutfielder
19432Hubie Brooks*Montreal ExposShortstop
19447Steve Bartkowski*Baltimore OriolesFirst baseman
28585Paul Molitor*St. Louis CardinalsShortstop
36667Eric Show*Minnesota TwinsPitcher

*** 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

References

  1. "MLB First Round Draft Picks - 1974".
  2. "1st Round of the 1974 MLB June Amateur Draft".
  3. "1974 MLB Baseball Draft Results - ESPN".
  4. "1974 Baseball Draft by Baseball Almanac".
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