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Oakland A’s history: Remembering Danny Goodwin

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: A sign is posted in the Oakland Athletics draft room, during the opening day of the 2019 MLB draft, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 3, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Danny Goodwin holds the distinction of being the only person drafted with the first overall pick in the MLB Draft twice. His career was not what anyone expected.

It is a rare honor to be taken with the first overall selection in the MLB Draft. While that does not guarantee a successful career, it is still a special moment that few players realize.