1966 Rule V Draft
The major league 1966 Rule V Draft was held November 28, while the minor league phase was held later the same day in Columbus, OH. 76 players total were drafted by the major and minor league clubs. 23 players were drafted by major league teams at a cost of $422,000, while minor league teams selected 53 players.
The 23 players selected by major league clubs was the same as the previous year, however 9 of the players were selected under the first-year rule as opposed to 6 in 1965. The first pick was Joe Campbell. Pitcher Ted Abernathy was selected, after having set a major league record with 84 appearances in 1965.
In the minor league draft, 37 picks were regular selections, while 16 were of the first-year variety. 3 players were drafted from the Mexican League, the first time players had been drafted from south of the border. Regular picks were $12,000 for AAA selections and $4,000 for AA selections. First year picks were $8,000 for all classifications.
Regular $25,000 Rule V Draft Major league Selections[edit]
First-Year $8,000 Rule V Draft Major league Selections[edit]
| Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Angels | Jim Hibbs | Catcher | Spokane Indians | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Cleveland Indians | Billy Wynne | Pitcher | Jacksonville Suns | New York Mets |
| Minnesota Twins | Greg Werdick | Shortstop | Tacoma Cubs | Chicago Cubs |
| New York Yankees | Frank Tepedino | 1B/OF | Rochester Red Wings | Baltimore Orioles |
| New York Yankees | Charlie Sands | Catcher | Rochester Red Wings | Baltimore Orioles |
| Chicago Cubs | Joe Campbell | Outfielder | Jacksonville Suns | New York Mets |
| Chicago Cubs | Alonso Olivares | Pitcher | Seattle Angels | California Angels |
| Cincinnati Reds | Ivy Washington | Pitcher | Toronto Maple Leafs | Boston Red Sox |
| Houston Astros | Alonzo Harris | Outfielder | Rochester Red Wings | Baltimore Orioles |
Regular Rule V AAA Selections[edit]
First-Year Rule V AAA Selections[edit]
| Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Suns | Amos Otis | Infielder | Pittsfield Red Sox | Boston Red Sox |
| Richmond Braves | Julio Perez | Outfielder | Montgomery Rebels | Detroit Tigers |
| Rochester Red Wings | Phil Mastagni | 3B/OF | El Paso Sun Kings | California Angels |
| Rochester Red Wings | John Huizenga | Catcher | Montgomery Rebels | Detroit Tigers |
| Toledo Mud Hens | John Cumberland | Pitcher | Arkansas Travelers | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Denver Bears | Frank Sands | C/OF | Amarillo Sonics | Houston Astros |
| Oklahoma City 89ers | George Wolger | Pitcher | Elmira Pioneers | Baltimore Orioles |
| Phoenix Giants | Migel Puente | Pitcher | Diablos Rojos del México | Mexico City Reds |
| Portland Beavers | Ralph Custer | Pitcher | Asheville Tourists | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Seattle Angels | Jim Vincent | Outfielder | Magic Valley Cowboys | San Francisco Giants |
| Spokane Indians | David Fyfe | Pitcher | Amarillo Sonics | Houston Astros |
Regular Rule V AA Selections[edit]
First-Year Rule V AA Selections[edit]
| Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Giants | Hector Brito | Pitcher | GCL Braves | Atlanta Braves |
| Williamsport Mets | Richard Drew | Catcher | Burlington Senators | Washington Senators |
| Columbus Confederate Yankees | Neil Boyle | Pitcher | Duluth-Superior Dukes | Chicago Cubs |
| Knoxville Smokies | Harold Roberson | Pitcher | Greenville Mets | New York Mets |
| Amarillo Sonics | Joseph Barnes | Pitcher | Tampa Tarpons | Cincinnati Reds |
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