1981 Major League Baseball Draft
First round selections
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The following are the first round picks in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft.[1]
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Compensation Picks
- ^ Pick from Cincinnati Reds as compensation for signing of free agent Larry Biittner
- ^ Pick from Milwaukee Brewers as compensation for signing of free agent Roy Howell
- ^ Pick from Houston Astros as compensation for signing of free agent Dave Roberts
- ^ Pick from Baltimore Orioles as compensation for signing of free agent Jim Dwyer
- ^ Pick from New York Yankees as compensation for signing of free agent Dave Winfield
Other notable players
- John Elway was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round (52nd pick overall) of the 1981 amateur draft. Elway went on to a spectacular career as the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, which included two NFL Championships in Super Bowls 32 and 33.[3]
- David Cone was drafted by the Royals in the 3rd round. Player signed June 10, 1981.[4]
- Tony Gwynn was drafted by the Padres in the 3rd round. Player signed June 16, 1981.[5]
- Eric Plunk was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 4th round of the 1981 amateur draft. Player signed June 15, 1981.[6]
- Mickey Tettleton was drafted by the Athletics in the 5th round.[7]
- Devon White was drafted by the California Angels in the 6th round of the 1981 amateur draft. Player signed June 13, 1981.[8]
- Fred McGriff was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 9th round of the 1981 amateur draft. McGriff signed on June 11, 1981.
- Charlie O'Brien was drafted by the Mariners in the 21st round.[9]
- Lance Johnson was drafted by the Pirates in the 30th round of the 1981 amateur draft.[10]
- Cecil Fielder was drafted by the Orioles in the 31st round of the 1981 amateur draft.[11]
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References
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