No Sure Thing
Tom Verducci
March 15, 2010
Between 1965, the first year of the June draft, and 2005, 35 catchers were taken with top 10 picks. Ten of those players went on to become All-Stars at the position—but teams were just as likely to end up with a guy who would never see the big leagues.
Between 1965, the first year of the June draft, and 2005, 35 catchers were taken with top 10 picks. Ten of those players went on to become All-Stars at the position—but teams were just as likely to end up with a guy who would never see the big leagues.
NEVER PLAYED IN MAJORS
Steve Chilcott
Mets '66
John Jones
Rangers '67
Mike Nunn
Angels '67
Martin Cott
Astros '68