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Bang and Bust: The 1992 Florida Marlins Draft

Back in 1992, the draft was a much different animal. It was a time before Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and even most of the websites you’re familiar with. First round selections were announced after the first day of drafting. All subsequent rounds were not public information until later in the month.

Even getting drafted in the first round is no guarantee of major league success. We know now in hindsight that of the 38 draft picks for the 28 existing teams, 15 players never made it out of the minors. Of course, the highest career WAR of any player taken in the round that season was Derek Jeter (Sixth pick, New York Yankees, 72.