For the second time in franchise history, the Philadelphia Phillies have the first pick in Major League Baseball’s draft. Below, ESPN’s Stats & Information breaks down the top stats to know about the draft.
Phillies have received poor production from first round
Among the reasons the Phillies, an MLB-worst 63-99 last season, are picking first is their poor return on first-round draft picks the last 10 years. Over the last 10 drafts, Phillies first-round picks have produced a total of 4.4 Wins Above Replacement, the fewest in the major leagues in that span (next closest is the Rockies with 5.