The 1973 MLB Draft was the ninth draft to be hosted by Major League Baseball . First and foremost, David Clyde was selected by the Texas Rangers .
background
Four of the most successful players in the 1970s and 1980s were infielder Robin Yount ( Milwaukee Brewers , 1st round), outfielder Dave Winfield ( San Diego Padres , 1st round), outfielder Fred Lynn ( Boston Red Sox , 2nd round ) and infielder Eddie Murray ( Baltimore Orioles , 3rd round) elected.
In contrast, David Clyde , who was drafted in first place, had to give up early due to an injury after a successful start to his career.
First round voting rights
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= All-Star |
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= Baseball Hall of Famer
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Pick
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player
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team
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position
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school
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1
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David Clyde
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Texas Rangers
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LHP
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Houston , Texas
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2
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John Stearns
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Philadelphia Phillies
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SS
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University of Colorado
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3
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Robin Yount
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Milwaukee Brewers
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SS
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Woodland Hills , California
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4th
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David Winfield
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San Diego Padres
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OF
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University of Minnesota
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5
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Glenn Tufts
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Cleveland Indians
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1B
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Bridgewater , Massachusetts
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6th
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Johnnie LeMaster
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San Francisco Giants
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SS
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Paintsville , Kentucky
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7th
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Billy Taylor
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Los Angeles Angels
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OF
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Savannah , Georgia
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8th
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Gary Roenicke
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Montreal Expos
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SS
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West Covina , California
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9
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Lew Olsen
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Kansas City Royals
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RHP
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Alamo , California
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10
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Pat Rockett
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Atlanta Braves
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SS
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San Antonio , Texas
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11
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Eddie Bane
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Minnesota Twins
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LHP
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Arizona State University
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12
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Joe Edelen
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St. Louis Cardinals
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3B-RHP
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Gracemont , Oklahoma
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13
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Doug Heinold
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New York Yankees
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RHP
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Victoria , Texas
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14th
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Lee Mazzilli
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New York Mets
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OF
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Brooklyn , New York
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15th
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Mike Parrott
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Baltimore Orioles
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RHP
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Camarillo , California
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16
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Jerry Tabb
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Chicago Cubs
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1B
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University of Tulsa
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17th
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Ted Cox
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Boston Red Sox
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SS
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Midwest City , Oklahoma
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18th
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Ted Farr
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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C.
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Spokane , Washington
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19th
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Charles Bates
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Detroit Tigers
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1B
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Cal State Los Angeles
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20th
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Calvin Portley
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Houston Astros
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SS
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Longview , Texas
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21st
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Steve Swisher
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Houston Astros
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SS
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Longview , Texas
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22nd
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Charles Kessler
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Cincinnati Reds
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OF
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Claremont , California
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23
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Randy Scarbery
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Oakland Athletics
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RHP
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University of Southern California
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24
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Steve Nicosia
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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C.
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North Miami Beach , Florida
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* Has not signed a contract
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