1972 Rule V Draft
The major league 1972 Rule V Draft was held November 27 in Honolulu, HI. A record low 6 players were drafted by major league teams at a cost of $150,000. Mike Bruhert was the first selection.
Rule V Draft Major league Selections[edit]
| Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Mike Johnson | Pitcher | Indianapolis Indians | Cincinnati Reds |
| California Angels | Terry Wilshusen | Pitcher | Rochester Red Wings | Baltimore Orioles |
| Cleveland Indians | Dick Colpaert | Pitcher | Omaha Royals | Kansas City Royals |
| Texas Rangers | Kenny Esposito | Pitcher | Tidewater Tides | New York Mets |
| Houston Astros | Bob Gallagher | Outfielder | Louisville Colonels | Boston Red Sox |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Mike Bruhert | Pitcher | Tidewater Tides | New York Mets |
Rule V Draft AAA Selections[edit]
| Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Oilers | Larry Milbourne | Infielder | Shreveport Captains | California Angels |
| Tulsa Oilers | Harold Jeffcoat | Pitcher | Amarillo Giants | San Francisco Giants |
| Rochester Red Wings | Luis Silva | 2nd Baseman | Melbourne Reds | Cincinnati Reds |
| Tidewater Tides | Nardi Contreras | Pitcher | Trois-Rivières Aigles | Cincinnati Reds |
| Eugene Emeralds | Rich Severson | Infielder | Jacksonville Suns | Kansas City Royals |
| Eugene Emeralds | Laron Matlock | Outfielder | Shreveport Captains | California Angels |
| Salt Lake City Angels | Dan Beerbower | 2nd Baseman | Asheville Orioles | Baltimore Orioles |
| Tacoma Twins | Clarence Cooper | Pitcher | Pittsfield Rangers | Texas Rangers |
Rule V Draft AA Selections[edit]
| Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Pioneers | Javier Andino | 1st Baseman | Miami Orioles | Baltimore Orioles |
| Pawtucket Red Sox | Donnie Collins | 3rd Baseman | Miami Orioles | Baltimore Orioles |
| Pawtucket Red Sox | Chuck Erickson | Catcher | Reno Silver Sox | Cleveland Indians |
| Quebec Carnavals | Jose Alcaide | Outfielder | Danville Warriors | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Reading Phillies | Richard Emard | 2nd Baseman | Miami Orioles | Baltimore Orioles |
| Sherbrooke Pirates | John Dusenbury | Catcher | Spartanburg Phillies | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Charlotte Hornets | Jim VanWyck | Infielder | Walla Walla Islanders | Hawaii Islanders |
| Jacksonville Suns | José Arcia | Infielder | Lynchburg Twins | Minnesota Twins |
| Shreveport Captains | Gil Flores | Outfielder | Miami Orioles | Baltimore Orioles |
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