2000 MLB draft

2000 MLB draft. The 2000 MLB draft was the 36th Major League Baseball draft, which took place on June 5-6, 2000, at the Astor Hotel in New York City, New York, and involved the selection of high school and college baseball players by teams in Major League Baseball, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, and Toronto Blue Jays. The draft was broadcast on ESPN and MLB.com, with analysis from Peter Gammons and Harold Reynolds. The Adrian Gonzalez selection by the Florida Marlins was a notable pick, as he would go on to play for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

● Introduction to

the 2000 MLB draft The 2000 MLB draft was a significant event in the world of baseball, with many talented players being selected by teams, including Joe Mauer by the Minnesota Twins, Adam Wainwright by the Atlanta Braves, and Chase Utley by the Philadelphia Phillies. The draft also saw the selection of players who would go on to play for teams such as the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees, including Mark Prior and David Eckstein. The MLB Scouting Bureau played a crucial role in evaluating the talent of the players, with scouts from teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants providing input on the top prospects, including Ben Sheets and Barry Zito. The draft was also covered by media outlets such as Sports Illustrated and Baseball America, with writers like Tom Verducci and John Manuel providing analysis on the top picks, including Justin Morneau and Grady Sizemore.

● First Round Selections

The first round of the 2000 MLB draft saw the selection of 30 players, including Adrian Gonzalez by the Florida Marlins, Joe Mauer by the Minnesota Twins, and Mark Prior by the Chicago Cubs. Other notable selections in the first round included Adam Wainwright by the Atlanta Braves, Chase Utley by the Philadelphia Phillies, and Rocco Baldelli by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Houston Astros selected Chris Burke with the 10th overall pick, while the Oakland Athletics selected Jeremy Bonderman with the 26th overall pick, and the New York Mets selected Billy Traber with the 18th overall pick. The Cleveland Indians selected Corey Smith with the 26th overall pick, and the Seattle Mariners selected Michael Garciaparra with the 36th overall pick, but as a supplemental pick.

● Notable Players

The 2000 MLB draft produced many notable players, including Joe Mauer, who won the American League MVP award in 2009, and Adam Wainwright, who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2010. Other notable players from the draft include Chase Utley, who won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008, and Grady Sizemore, who was a three-time All-Star with the Cleveland Indians. The draft also produced players such as Justin Morneau, who won the American League MVP award in 2006, and Barry Zito, who won the National League Cy Young Award in 2002. The Los Angeles Dodgers' Ben Sheets and the San Francisco Giants' Tim Hudson were also notable selections, as well as the St. Louis Cardinals' David Eckstein and the New York Yankees' Derek Jeter was not in this draft, but Robinson Cano was.

● Draft Results by Team

The 2000 MLB draft saw all 30 teams in Major League Baseball make selections, with the Arizona Diamondbacks selecting Corey Myers with the 31st overall pick, and the Atlanta Braves selecting Adam Wainwright with the 29th overall pick. The Baltimore Orioles selected Beau Hale with the 14th overall pick, while the Boston Red Sox selected Phil Dumatrait with the 22nd overall pick. The Chicago Cubs selected Mark Prior with the 2nd overall pick, and the Chicago White Sox selected Joe Borchard with the 12th overall pick. The Cincinnati Reds selected David Espinosa with the 23rd overall pick, and the Cleveland Indians selected Corey Smith with the 26th overall pick. The Colorado Rockies selected Matt Harrington with the 7th overall pick, and the Detroit Tigers selected Matt Wheatland with the 8th overall pick.

● Summary of Draft Results

The 2000 MLB draft was a significant event in the world of baseball, with many talented players being selected by teams. The draft saw the selection of players who would go on to have successful careers, including Joe Mauer, Adam Wainwright, and Chase Utley. The draft also saw the selection of players who would go on to play for teams such as the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees. The MLB Scouting Bureau played a crucial role in evaluating the talent of the players, and the draft was covered by media outlets such as Sports Illustrated and Baseball America. The 2000 MLB draft will be remembered as one of the most talented drafts in recent history, with many players going on to have successful careers in Major League Baseball, including players like Grady Sizemore, Justin Morneau, and Barry Zito, who played for teams like the Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, and San Francisco Giants. Category:2000 in baseball