Good news: the New York Yankees draft history includes some absolute steals, like Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada, who built the foundations of dynasties.
Bad news: Many of their first-round picks are completely abhorrent. Sometimes, they don’t even make them. Ever wonder why the ’80s featured so many bloated, aging stars? New York only made two first-round picks in the entire decade. Their names were Jeff Pries (’84) and Anthony Balabon (’85). They weren’t very good.
With MLB Draft night (Five-Rounds-Only Edition) finally upon us, it’s time to look in the mirror and try not to get spooked by what looks back, Yankee fans.