MLB: Three Recent Draft Busts

The MLB draft does not get the recognition and exposure that the NBA and NFL does. Occurring in the middle of the season, very few casual baseball fans turn in to watch event, as it is more for the die-hards. However, like its counterparts, it does feature its share of draft busts.

The MLB draft certainly is an interesting one, as we often see a multitude of players not work out. When looking at old drafts, I can guarantee there will be at least one name you have never heard of that was selected before a superstar. A great example of this is a guy by the name of Greg Reynolds. Sure, some baseball naturalists and Rockies fans may remember the name, but for the most part he was forgotten. Reynolds was selected second overall in the 2006 draft, ahead of the likes of Clayton Kershaw, Evan Longoria and Max Scherzer. Reynolds tallied together a 6-11 record in MLB with a 7.01 ERA.

This is because the draft does not get the exposure it should. Unless you are a special case like Bryce Harper, chances are casual sports fans will not recognize you. Admittedly, I am at fault for this too. I can tell you the Dodgers’ last three first round selections, but cannot tell you who went first overall this year. However, I can tell you that there have been some pretty bad draft busts in this decade, especially considering who they were selected ahead of.

Obviously, it is far too soon to label the 2013-2016 choices as busts, as anything can happen to their careers. However, we will look at the drafts from 2010 to 2012, and look at who exactly was a poor selection in that first round. So there you have it, let’s take a look at the biggest bust from each draft from 2010 until 2012.