1987-2007: #4 Overall Selections

[Greg Pappas]

1987 > Cubs > Mike Harkey > RHP > College
1988 > Orioles > Gregg Olson > RHP > College
1989 > Phillies > Jeff Jackson > OF > High School
1990 > White Sox > Alex Fernandez > RHP > JU/CC
1991 > Cardinals > Dmitri Young > SS > High School
1992 > Orioles > Jeffrey Hammonds > OF > College
1993 > Phillies > Wayne Gomes > RHP > College
1994 > Brewers > Tony Williamson > 3B > College
1995 > Cubs > Kerry Wood > RHP > High School
1996 > Blue Jays > Billy Koch > RHP > College
1997 > Giants > Jason Grilli > RHP > College
1998 > Royals > Jeff Austin > RHP > College
1999 > Diamondbacks > Corey Myers > SS > High School
2000 > Royals > Mike Stodolka > LHP > High School
2001 > Phillies > Gavin Floyd > RHP > High School
2002 > Orioles > Adam Loewen > LHP > High School
2003 > Padres > Tim Stauffer > RHP > College
2004 > Devil Rays > Jeff Niemann > P > College
2005 > Nationals > Ryan Zimmerman > 3B > College
2006 > Pirates > Brad Lincoln > P > College
2007 > Pirates > Daniel Moskos > P > College

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Not a very good history here, but I thought I'd add some more food for thought.

[WebLink21]

I would be really happy to get a 'Ryan Zimmerman' type in the 4th slot.

[PlumOriole]

1987 > Cubs > Mike Harkey > RHP > College
1988 > Orioles > Gregg Olson > RHP > College
1989 > Phillies > Jeff Jackson > OF > High School
1990 > White Sox > Alex Fernandez > RHP > JU/CC
1991 > Cardinals > Dmitri Young > SS > High School
1992 > Orioles > Jeffrey Hammonds > OF > College
1993 > Phillies > Wayne Gomes > RHP > College
1994 > Brewers > Tony Williamson > 3B > College
1995 > Cubs > Kerry Wood > RHP > High School
1996 > Blue Jays > Billy Koch > RHP > College
1997 > Giants > Jason Grilli > RHP > College
1998 > Royals > Jeff Austin > RHP > College
1999 > Diamondbacks > Corey Myers > SS > High School
2000 > Royals > Mike Stodolka > LHP > High School
2001 > Phillies > Gavin Floyd > RHP > High School
2002 > Orioles > Adam Loewen > LHP > High School
2003 > Padres > Tim Stauffer > RHP > College
2004 > Devil Rays > Jeff Niemann > P > College
2005 > Nationals > Ryan Zimmerman > 3B > College
2006 > Pirates > Brad Lincoln > P > College
2007 > Pirates > Daniel Moskos > P > College

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Not a very good history here, but I thought I'd add some more food for thought.

The important thing to me is we have the 4th pick in what has been called a very good draft talent wise. If we can come close to matching our draft last year, I'll be very happy. Wieters and Arrieta alone look like future centerpieces to this team and I like Bascom as well. Oh, and this year we have a 2nd and 3rd round pick. I am really looking forward to what Jordan and McPhail will do this June.

[Greg Pappas]

The important thing to me is we have the 4th pick in what has been called a very good draft talent wise. If we can come close to matching our draft last year, I'll be very happy. Wieters and Arrieta alone look like future centerpieces to this team and I like Bascom as well. Oh, and this year we have a 2nd and 3rd round pick. I am really looking forward to what Jordan and McPhail will do this June.

Playing Devil's Advocate; Most draft years have very good talent available at the top of the draft, or at least it seemed so at that time.

I agree with you that we are in a good situation, and I also agree that we'll take an excellent prospect... I just thought by showcasing this info it would add a bit more to the discussion. :D

[Greg Pappas]

I would be really happy to get a 'Ryan Zimmerman' type in the 4th slot.

Can I get an 'Amen'?! :)

[Fairfax Bird]

Dmintri Young played SS ... oh vay. Would Pedro Alvarez suffice as a Ryan Zimmerman type?

[RZNJ]

Dmintri Young played SS ... oh vay. Would Pedro Alvarez suffice as a Ryan Zimmerman type?

Not from a defensive persepctive from what I've read.

That was an interesting list. Looks like the odds are against us but I like our chances anyway of coming away with a solid ML player, hopefully an all-star.

[NCRaven]

I'd be pleased with any of Alvarez, Matusz, Beckham, Smoak, or Crow and since that's 5 players. And, since we pick 4th, I think I have an outside chance, at least, of being pleased.:002_scool: