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MLB News: Draft Pool Revealed Monday, February 13th , 1978 With the 1978 rookie draft only 200 days away, teams across Major League Baseball are preparing their scouting missions, trying to assess their long-term needs and hoping that they land the prospect that will positively define their club for the next few years. Most of the young men in the draft pool will have gone as far as they can go, but then, a few will surprise and pan out as quality -- or even great -- professional ballplayers. For a complete listing of those entered in the draft, consult the newly created draft section on the Transactions page, which will be available for 200 days prior to draft day. The early favorites to be high picks are the following: 1. Chuck Hayes, 18 year-old CF out of high-school. 2. Ralph Halford, 17 year-old SS out of high-school. 3. Octavio de la Cruz, 17 year-old CF out of high-school. 4. Emmanuel Molina, 18 year-old RF out of high-school. 5. Charlie Rivers, 21 year-old CF out of college. 6. Dennis Rossol, 22 year-old 3B out of college. 7. Roberto Cordova, 17 year-old RF out of high-school. 8. Buzz Perry, 21 year-old CF out of college. 9. David DeLuca, 18 year-old CF out of high-school. 10. Harold Anthony, 21 year-old CF out of college. The official OSA Mock Draft will be released on the day of the draft, or you can review the draft pool on the draft page. |
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