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.
Link to part one : https://www.philliesbaseballfan.com/post/1-13-25-a-look-back-at-phillies-drafts-1965-to-2024-part-one-of-four
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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