Steve Chilcott, C, Mets (Antelope Valley HS, Lancaster, Calif.)
Played six years in the minors but never played major-league ball. The Mets passed on Reggie Jackson, who was taken by Oakland with the next pick.
Other notable first-round picks:
Tom Grieve (Senators, 6th pick); Richie Hebner (Pirates, 15th pick).
1971
Danny Goodwin, C, White Sox (Central HS, Peoria, Ill.)
Did not sign with team (First top overall pick not to sign); would later become the No. 1 overall pick again in 1975 for the Angels. Eventually played seven seasons for the Angels, Twins and A's, but hit just 13 career homers and a .236 batting average
Other notable first-round picks:
Frank Tanana (Angels, 13th pick); Jim Rice (Red Sox, 15th pick); Rick Rhoden (Dodgers, 20th pick)
1972
Dave Roberts, 3B, Padres (University of Oregon)
Jumped to the majors directly from the draft and hit 21 homers in his second major-league season (1973). But he hit just 23 homers in the next eight seasons and finished with a .239 career average.
Other notable first-round picks: Rick Manning (Indians, 2nd pick); Scott McGregor (Yankees, 14th pick); Jerry Manuel (Tigers, 20th pick); Chet Lemon (Athletics, 22nd pick).
1973
David Clyde, P, Rangers (Westchester HS, Houston, Texas)
Jumped directly from high school to the majors
Played parts of five seasons with Texas and Cleveland, going 18-33 with a 4.76 ERA, before retiring with arm problems in 1979 at 24
Other notable first-round picks: Robin Yount (Brewers, 3rd pick); Dave Winfield (Twins, 4th pick); Gary Roenicke (Expos, 8th pick); Lee Mazzilli (Mets, 14th pick)
1979
Al Chambers, OF, Meriners (John Harris HS, Harrisburg, Pa.)
Played just 57 major-league games from 1983-85, hitting just two homers.
Other notable first-round picks: Andy Van Slyke (Cardinals, 6th pick); Tim Wallach (Expos, 10th pick): Steve Howe (Dodgers, 16th pick)
1984
Shawn Abner, OF, Mets (Mechanicsburg HS, Mechanicsburg, Pa.)
Hit just 11 homers with a .227 career average in parts of six seasons with the Padres, Angels and White Sox.
Other notable first-round picks: Billy Swift (Mariners, 2nd pick); Cory Snyder (Indians, 4th pick); Jay Bell (Twins, 8th pick); Mark McGwire (Athletics, 10th pick); Terry Mulholland (Giants, 24th pick)
1991
Brien Taylor, P, Yankees (East Carteret HS, Beaufort, NC)
Never played in the majors despite earning a $1.55 million signing bonus. Struggled in the minors before suffering a freak shoulder injury during a fight with a family member.
