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Since Major League Baseball began its free agent draft in 1965, a total of 18 selections have advanced to the majors without playing in the minors:
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| Draft |
Player |
Team |
Pos. |
School |
| 2000 |
Xavier Nady |
Padres |
3B |
University of California |
| 1989 |
John Olerud |
Blue Jays |
1B |
Washington State |
| 1988 |
Jim Abbott |
Angels |
LHP |
University of Michigan |
| 1985 |
Pete Incaviglia |
Rangers |
OF |
Oklahoma State |
| 1978 |
Tim Conroy |
Athletics |
LHP |
Gateway HS (Pa.) |
| 1978 |
Bob Horner |
Braves |
3B |
Arizona State |
| 1978 |
Brian Milner |
Blue Jays |
C |
Southwest HS (Tex.) |
| 1978 |
Mike Morgan |
Athletics |
RHP |
Valley HS (Nev.) |
| 1973 |
David Clyde |
Rangers |
LHP |
Westchester HS (Tex.) |
| 1973 |
Dave Winfield |
Padres |
OF |
University of Minnesota |
| 1973 |
Eddie Bane |
Twins |
LHP |
Arizona State |
| 1973 |
Dick Ruthven |
Phillies |
RHP |
Fresno State |
| 1972 |
Dave Roberts |
Padres |
3B |
University of Oregon |
| 1971 |
Pete Broberg |
Senators |
RHP |
Dartmouth College |
| 1971 |
Rob Ellis |
Brewers |
OF |
Michigan State |
| 1971 |
Burt Hooton |
Cubs |
RHP |
University of Texas |
| 1969 |
Steve Dunning |
Indians |
RHP |
Stanford University |
| 1967 |
Mike Adamson |
Orioles |
RHP |
Southern California |
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