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First-round failures put Phillies (drafting first) in this position

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.