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1/14/25 : A look back at Phillies Drafts (1965 to 2024) - part two of four

Writer's picture: Steve PotterSteve Potter

The MLB amateur draft began in 1965 - following is yearly data and information regarding Phillies drafts from that year thru 2024. Trivia buffs know that Rick Monday of the Kansas City Athletics was the first ever player drafted. Mike Adamson was the first player to be drafted by the Phillies - he didn’t sign 🥸 -  Larry Hisle became the first Phillies 1965 draft selection to reach the big leagues.


“Originally three separate drafts were held each year. The June draft, which was by far the largest, involved new high school graduates, as well as college seniors who had just finished their seasons. Another draft was held in January, which typically involved high school players who graduated in the winter, junior college players, and players who had dropped out of four-year colleges. Junior college players were required to wait until their current season was completed before they could sign. Finally, there was a secondary draft for players who participated in amateur summer leagues. The two extra drafts were eliminated after 1986.” - Wikipedia


So here’s a look at Phillies data over the years - I went into more detail from 2015 to 2024 - from 1965 to 2014 I scaled back just a bit 🤪. There is too much data in this collection so I am splitting it into four postings - the first will be the time frame from 1965 to 1979 followed by 1980 to 1999 then 2000 to 2019 and the last from 2020 to 2024.



1999 :


# of Selections : 44

College Picks : 27 - 16 D1, 2 D2, 4 D3, 1 NAIA, 4 JC

High School Picks : 17

# of Signed Draft Picks : 32


3 Major Leaguers :


Brett Myers - RHP - 1st rd

Marlon Byrd - OF - 10th rd

Frank Brooks - LHP - 13th rd


1999 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Elizardo Ramirez - RHP

Alfredo Simon - RHP


Overall 1999 Draft Facts : 1,474 selections - 856 signed (58%) - 147 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1998 :


# of Selections : 44

College Picks : 25 - 17 D1, 4 D2, 1 D3, 1 NAIA, 2 JC

High School Picks : 19

# of Signed Draft Picks : 35


7 Major Leaguers :


Pat Burrell - OF - 1st rd

Eric Valent - OF - 1st rd

Jorge Padilla - OF - 3rd rd

Jason Michaels - OF - 4th rd

Ryan Madson - RHP - 9th rd

Geoff Geary - RHP - 15th rd

Nick Punto - INF - 21st rd


1998 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Carlos Ruiz - C

Eude Brito - LHP

Yoel Hernandez - RHP

Anderson Machado - SS

Robinson Tejeda - RHP

Miguel Ascencio - RHP

Ezequiel Astacio - RHP


Overall 1998 Draft Facts : 1,446 selections - 824 signed (57%) - 145 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1997 :


# of Selections : 44

College Picks : 33 - 25 D1, 2 D2, 2 D3, 1 NAIA, 3 JC

High School Picks : 11

# of Signed Draft Picks : 38


5 Major Leaguers :


Randy Wolf - LHP - 2nd rd

Derrick Turnbow - RHP - 5th rd

Tom Jacquez - LHP - 6th rd

Johny Estrada - C - 17th rd

Andy Dominique - C - 26th rd


Overall 1997 Draft Facts : 1,607 selections - 831 signed (52%) - 138 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1996 :


# of Selections : 50

College Picks : 38 - 25 D1, 5 D2, 1 NAIA, 7 JC

High School Picks : 12

# of Signed Draft Picks : 38


2 Major Leaguers :


Adam Eaton - RHP - 1st rd

Jimmy Rollins - SS - 2nd rd


1996 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Carlos Silva - RHP


Overall 1996 Draft Facts : 1,740 selections - 888 signed (51%) - 154 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1995 :


# of Selections : 54

College Picks : 35 - 20 D1, 5 D2, 4 D3, 3 NAIA, 3 JC

High School Picks : 18

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 1

# of Signed Draft Picks : 39


5 Major Leaguers :


Reggie Taylor - OF - 1st rd

Dave Coggin - RHP - 1st rd

Marlon Anderson - INF - 2nd rd

Jason Kershner - LHP - 12th rd

Anthony Shumaker - LHP - 23rd rd


Overall 1995 Draft Facts : 1,666 selections - 836 signed (50%) - 143 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1994 :


# of Selections : 53

College Picks : 41 - 26 D1, 4 D2, 1 D3, 10 JC

High School Picks : 11

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 1

# of Signed Draft Picks : 42


8 Major Leaguers :


Carlton Loewer - RHP - 1st rd

Ryan Nye - RHP - 2nd rd

Matt Beech - LHP - 7th rd

Jason Boyd - RHP - 8th rd

Wendell Magee - OF - 12th rd

Robert Dodd - LHP - 14th rd

Jose Flores - INF - 34th rd

Bronson Heflin - RHP - 37th rd


Overall 1994 Draft Facts : 1,707 selections - 859 signed (50%) - 143 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1993 :


# of Selections : 42

College Picks : 22 - 13 D1, 2 D2, 1 D3, 3 NAIA, 3 JC

High School Picks : 20

# of Signed Draft Picks : 30


5 Major Leaguers :


Wayne Gomes - RHP - 1st rd

Scott Rolen - 3B - 2nd rd

Rich Hunter - RHP - 14th rd

Dave Doster - INF - 27th rd

Kevin Sefcik - INF - 33rd rd


Overall 1993 Draft Facts : 1,721 selections - 915 signed (53%) - 162 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1992 :


# of Selections : 49

College Picks : 35 - 18 D1, 4 D2, 1 NAIA, 12 JC

High School Picks : 14

# of Signed Draft Picks : 35


4 Major Leaguers :


Larry Mitchell - RHP - 5th rd

John Zuber - 1B - 12th rd

Bobby Estalella - C - 23rd rd

Tony Fiore - RHP - 28th rd


Overall 1992 Draft Facts : 1,412 selections - 892 signed (63%) - 160 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1991 :


# of Selections : 54

College Picks : 37 - 21 D1, 2 D2, 1 D3, 4 NAIA, 9 JC

High School Picks : 17

# of Signed Draft Picks : 31


4 Major Leaguers :


Tyler Green - RHP - 1st rd

Mike Grace - RHP - 10th rd

Gene Schall - OF/1B - 4th rd

Kevin Stocker - SS - 2nd rd


1991 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Rickey Bottalico - RHP


Overall 1991 Draft Facts : 1,600 selections - 869 signed (54%) - 162 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1990 :


# of Selections : 57

College Picks : 35 - 13 D1, 3 D2, 1 D3, 2 NAIA, 16 JC   

High School Picks : 22

# of Signed Draft Picks : 35


4 Major Leaguers :


Mike Lieberthal - C - 1st rd

Gary Bennett - C - 11th rd

Joel Adamson - LHP - 7th rd

Mike Williams - RHP - 14th rd


Overall 1990 Draft Facts : 1,489 selections - 870 signed (58%) - 182 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1989 :


# of Selections : 53

College Picks : 37 - 16 D1, 3 D2, 5 NAIA, 13 JC

High School Picks : 14

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 2

# of Signed Draft Picks : 36


3 Major Leaguers :


Steve Parris - RHP - 5th rd

Matt Whisenant - LHP - 18th rd

Steve Bieser - OF/C - 32nd rd


1989 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Ron Blazier - RHP

Mike Farmer - LHP


Overall 1989 Draft Facts : 1,490 selections - 880 signed (59%) - 138 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1988 :


# of Selections : 64

College Picks : 36 - 11 D1, 4 D2, 1 D3, 3 NAIA, 17 JC

High School Picks : 27

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 1

# of Signed Draft Picks : 37


7 Major Leaguers :


Mickey Morandini - SS/2B - 5th rd

Pat Combs - LHP - 1st rd

Tim Mauser - RHP - 3rd rd

Gary Wilson - RHP - 8th rd

Tom Marsh - OF/LHP - 16th rd

Paul Fletcher - RHP - 40th rd

Jeff Patterson - RHP - 58th rd


1988 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Bob Wells - RHP

Joe Millette - SS


Overall 1988 Draft Facts : 1,433 selections - 891 signed (62%) - 151 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1987 :


# of Selections : 50

College Picks : 27 - 11 D1, 3 D2, 1 D3,  1 NAIA, 11 JC

High School Picks : 22

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 1

# of Signed Draft Picks : 35


8 Major Leaguers :


Doug Lindsey - C - 6th rd

Jim Vatcher - OF - 20th rd

Kim Batiste - SS - 3rd rd

Rickey Trlicek - RHP - 4th rd

Donnie Elliott - RHP - 7th rd

Toby Borland - RHP - 27th rd

Greg McCarthy - LHP - 36th rd

Andy Carter - LHP - 37th rd


Overall 1987 Draft Facts : 1,263 selections - 801 signed (63%) - 166 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1986 :


# of Selections : 75

College Picks : 55 - 18 D1, 1 D2, 36 JC

High School Picks : 20

# of Signed Draft Picks : 57


7 Major Leaguers :


Cliff Brantley - RHP - 2nd rd

Brad Brink - RHP - 1st rd

Garland Kiser - LHP - 24th rd

Chuck Malone - RHP - 5th round - January draft

Chuck McElroy - LHP - 8th rd

Rusty Richards - RHP - 7th round - January draft

Steve Scarsone - IF - 2nd round - January draft


1986 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Andy Ashby - RHP

Jeff Grotewold - OF/C


Overall 1986 Draft Facts : 891 selections - 610 signed (68%) - 139 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1985 :


# of Selections : 63

College Picks : 52 - 15 D1, 5 D2, 4 NAIA, 28 JC

High School Picks : 8

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 3

# of Signed Draft Picks : 43


4 Major Leaguers :


Bruce Ruffin - LHP - 2nd rd

Wally Ritchie - LHP - 4th rd

Jason Grimsley - RHP - 10th rd

Rick Parker - SS - 16th rd


1985 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Scott Service - RHP

Jose Cecena - RHP

Julio Machado - RHP


Overall 1985 Draft Facts : 832 selections - 620 signed (75%) - 117 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1984 :


# of Selections : 56

College Picks : 39 - 8 D1, 3 D2, 4 NAIA, 24 JC

High School Picks : 15

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 2

# of Signed Draft Picks : 40


7 Major Leaguers :


Mike Jackson - OF/RHP - 2nd rd - January draft

Pete Smith - RHP - 1st rd

Marvin Freeman - RHP - 2nd rd

Todd Frohwirth - RHP - 13th rd

Keith Miller - SS - 16th rd

Shawn Barton - LHP - 21 rd

Bob Scanlan - RHP - 25th rd


1984 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Jeffrey Gray - RHP


Overall 1984 Draft Facts : 839 selections - 584 signed (70%) - 85 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1983 :


# of Selections : 54

College Picks : 39 - 13 D1, 1 NAIA, 25 JC

High School Picks : 14

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 1

# of Signed Draft Picks : 36


3 Major Leaguers :


Tom Newell - RHP - 24th rd

Kevin Ward - OF - 6th rd

Ricky Jordan - 1B - 1st rd


Overall 1983 Draft Facts : 827 selections - 582 signed (70%) - 95 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1982 :


# of Selections : 62

College Picks : 35 - 9 D1, 1 D2, 3 NAIA, 22 JC

High School Picks : 24

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 3

# of Signed Draft Picks : 43


6 Major Leaguers :


Mike Maddux - RHP - 5th rd

Ken Jackson - RHP - 1st rd - June secondary draft

Greg Legg - SS - 22nd rd

Lance McCullers - RHP - 2nd rd

John Russell - C - 1st rd

Rick Surhoff - RHP - 20th rd


1982 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Tom Magrann - C

Johnny Paredes - 2B

Wilfedro Tejada - C


Overall 1982 Draft Facts : 832 selections - 579 signed (70%) - 107 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1981 :


# of Selections : 54

College Picks : 39 - 9 D1, 3 D2, 1 D3, 3 NAIA, 23 JC

High School Picks : 15

# of Signed Draft Picks : 38


4 Major Leaguers :


Johny Abrego - RHP - 1st rd

Jim Olander - OF - 7th rd

Charles Hudson - RHP - 12th rd

Kevin Gross - RHP - 1st rd - January draft


1981 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Keith Hughes - OF - personal note, I was a pitcher at the Oxford HS tryout camp where he signed - I was selected to pitch to him

Chris James - OF

Greg Jelks - 3B/1B

Mike LaValliere - C

Jose Segura - RHP


Overall 1981 Draft Facts : 853 selections - 598 signed (70%) - 96 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


1980 :


# of Selections : 62

College Picks : 36 - 4 D1, 2 NAIA, 30 JC

High School Picks : 24

Unaffiliated Draft Picks : 2

# of Signed Draft Picks : 45


7 Major Leaguers :


Rocky Childress - RHP - 21st rd

Darren Daulton - C - 25th rd

Marty Decker - RHP - 23rd rd

Ken Dowell - SS - 3rd rd - June secondary draft

Steve Jeltz - SS - 9th rd

Ed Wonja - RHP - 5th rd - June secondary draft

Tony Ghelf - RHP - 1st rd - January draft


1980 Undrafted Free Agent signings who became Major Leaguers :


Porfi Altamirano - RHP

Bill Johnson - RHP

Francisco Melendez - 1B

Juan Samuel - 2B

Rick Schu - 3B


Overall 1980 Draft Facts : 834 selections - 554 signed (66%) - 95 made the majors - source - Baseball Cube.


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