Steve Chilcott

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Steve Chilcott, a catcher from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California, was drafted by the New York Mets as the first overall pick in the 1966 Major League Baseball draft, ahead of Arizona State outfielder Reggie Jackson. Seventeen year old Ken Brett was the fourth pick, and would pitch 16 months later in the 1967 World Series for the Red Sox.

Chilcott played six seasons in the minor leagues before suffering career-ending injuries. Through 2005, Chilcott and Brien Taylor are the only number-one picks in the baseball draft to retire without ever reaching the major leagues.

Preceded by Rick Monday

First overall pick in the MLB Entry Draft 1966

Succeeded by Ron Blomberg