Royals Draft Alex Gordon No 2 Overall for Royals
Kansas City selected Alex Gordon of Nebraska with the No 2 overall pick in the 2005 draft as the Royals highest first round choice ever. The left handed bat and third baseman is praised for athleticism leadership and power with a potential contract of four to five million dollars. Jeff Bianchi was taken in the second round with a strong high school profile and a NC State letter of intent.
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Rockies pick Troy Tulowitzki first in 2005 draft
Colorado selected Long Beach State shortstop Troy Tulowitzki with the first pick in the opening round, adding a 6-3, 205 pound Sunnyvale, California native who hit .349 with eight homers and 29 RBIs in 39 games as a junior.
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Mets name Wichita State ace Pelfrey first pick in draft
Mike Pelfrey, a 6-7 right hander from Wichita State and two time Missouri Valley pitcher of the year, was selected ninth overall by the New York Mets in baseballs amateur draft. Pelfrey posted a 12-3 record with a 1.93 ERA and seven complete games this season.
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Upton Tops Draft Board as Diamondbacks Pick No. 1
Justin Upton, Virginia high school shortstop, is selected No. 1 by the Arizona Diamondbacks after strong tryout showings. The draft day highlights include siblings both being top picks, Koby Clemens chosen by Houston, and other first round signings. The event saw 18 rounds completed with 32 to go as teams finalized deals and prospects prepare for professional careers.
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