With the starting date for the 2020 baseball season very much a question mark, there is little to do but reminisce. As I pondered teams from the past, I made note of homegrown players that succeeded, particularly first-round picks.
Here’s a look at the Phillies top number one draft picks based on Major League success.
8: Larry Christenson (3rd overall 1972)
Selected straight out of Marysville High School in Washington in 1972, Larry Christenson dominated in the Rookie League, striking out 42 in 38 innings while posting an ERA of 2.84. He did so well that he started the 1973 season with the Phillies.