MLB #1 Overall Draft Picks

See if you can name the players drafted first overall in the MLB!
Position represents the position they were drafted at
If WAR says "--", that player has never played in the major leagues
WAR updated as of 7/8/2020
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Year
Team
Position
WAR
Answer
2020
Tigers
3B
--
Spencer Torkelson
2019
Orioles
C
--
Adley Rutschman
2018
Tigers
RHP
--
Casey Mize
2017
Twins
SS
--
Royce Lewis
2016
Phillies
OF
--
Mickey Moniak
2015
Diamondbacks
SS
4.6
Dansby Swanson
2014
Astros
LHP
--
Brady Aiken
2013
Astros
RHP
--
Mark Appel
2012
Astros
SS
24.5
Carlos Correa
2011
Pirates
RHP
23.9
Gerrit Cole
2010
Nationals
OF
31.8
Bryce Harper
2009
Nationals
RHP
33.5
Stephen Strasburg
2008
Rays
SS
3.5
Tim Beckham
2007
Devil Rays
LHP
39.4
David Price
2006
Royals
RHP
3.7
Luke Hochevar
2005
Diamondbacks
SS
34.4
Justin Upton
2004
Padres
SS
2.6
Matt Bush
2003
Devil Rays
OF
3.2
Delmon Young
2002
Pirates
RHP
-0.2
Bryan Bullington
2001
Twins
C
55.3
Joe Mauer
2000
Marlins
1B
43.6
Adrian Gonzalez
1999
Devil Rays
OF
28.2
Josh Hamilton
1998
Phillies
3B
18.9
Pat Burrell
1997
Tigers
RHP
-0.6
Matt Anderson
1996
Pirates
RHP
12.9
Kris Benson
1995
Angels
OF
32.3
Darin Erstad
1994
Mets
RHP
2.0
Paul Wilson
1993
Mariners
SS
117.5
Alex Rodriguez
Year
Team
Position
WAR
Answer
1992
Astros
3B
15.9
Phil Nevin
1991
Yankees
LHP
--
Brien Taylor
1990
Braves
SS
85.3
Chipper Jones
1989
Orioles
RHP
20.8
Ben McDonald
1988
Padres
RHP
31.5
Andy Benes
1987
Mariners
OF
83.8
Ken Griffey Jr.
1986
Pirates
SS
16.8
Jeff King
1985
Brewers
SS
34.4
B.J. Surhoff
1984
Mets
OF
-1.3
Shawn Abner
1983
Twins
RHP
26.0
Tim Belcher
1982
Cubs
SS
11.5
Shawon Dunston
1981
Mariners
RHP
27.9
Mike Moore
1980
Mets
OF
42.2
Darryl Strawberry
1979
Mariners
OF
-0.5
Al Chambers
1978
Braves
3B
21.9
Bob Horner
1977
White Sox
1B
38.7
Harold Baines
1976
Astros
LHP
26.4
Floyd Bannister
1975
Angels
C
-1.7
Danny Goodwin
1974
Padres
SS
4.6
Bill Almon
1973
Rangers
LHP
0.6
David Clyde
1972
Padres
3B
0.4
Dave Roberts
1971
White Sox
C
-1.7
Danny Goodwin
1970
Padres
C
7.3
Mike Ivie
1969
Senators
OF
17.8
Jeff Burroughs
1968
Mets
SS
5.7
Tim Foli
1967
Yankees
1B
9.4
Ron Blomberg
1966
Mets
C
--
Steven Chilcott
1965
Athletics
OF
33.1
Rick Monday
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