1974 Rule V Draft
The major league 1974 Rule V Draft was held December 2 in New Orleans, LA. A new record-low 3 players were drafted by major league teams at a cost of $25,000 each. After the San Diego Padres and California Angels passed , Tim Hosley was the first pick in the draft.
In the minor league draft, AAA teams selected 8 players at a cost of $12,000 each, while AA teams selected 7 players at a cost of $4.000 each.
Each of the three AAA leagues also drafted one umpire for $1,500.
Rule V Draft Major league Selections[edit]
Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago Cubs | Tim Hosley | Catcher | Tucson Toros | Oakland A's |
New York Mets | Jorge Roque | Outfielder | Pericos de Puebla | Puebla |
Boston Red Sox | Kim Andrew | Infielder | Rochester Red Wings | Baltimore Orioles |
*Picks listed in order of selection
Rule V Draft AAA Selections[edit]
Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
---|---|---|---|---|
Denver Bears | Scipio Spinks | Pitcher | Midland Cubs | Chicago Cubs |
Denver Bears | Rodney Boone | Catcher | Jacksonville Suns | Kansas City Royals |
Tulsa Oilers | Calvin Meier | Shortstop | Jacksonville Suns | Kansas City Royals |
Wichita Aeros | Rick Oliver | 3rd Baseman | Shreveport Captains | Milwaukee Brewers |
Phoenix Giants | Tom Stedman | 2nd Baseman | Shreveport Captains | Milwaukee Brewers |
Sacramento Solons | John Guarnaccia | Outfielder | Reading Phillies | Philadelphia Phillies |
Salt Lake City Angels | Alan Newsome | Outfielder | Montgomery Rebels | Detroit Tigers |
Salt Lake City Angels | Dennis Yard | Pitcher | Shreveport Captains | Milwaukee Brewers |
Rule V Draft AA Selections[edit]
Selecting team | Player | Position | Team | Organization |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reading Phillies | Terrence Jones | Outfielder | Portland Mavericks | Portland |
Waterbury Dodgers | Henry Lee Jones | Shortstop | Fresno Giants | San Francisco Giants |
Savannah Braves | Mike Cummings | Outfielder | Winston-Salem Red Sox | Boston Red Sox |
Alexandria Aces | Paul Ausman | Pitcher | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | Minnesota Twins |
Arkansas Travelers | Doug Clarey | 2nd Baseman | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | Minnesota Twins |
El Paso Diablos | Dyain Frazier | Pitcher | Key West Conchs | Chicago Cubs |
El Paso Diablos | Fred Kuhaulua | Pitcher | Fresno Giants | San Francisco Giants |
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