We just cannot seem to get enough of the Amateur Baseball Draft, which is why we are bringing you the fifth installment of our draft history series, this time featuring the 1969 draft.

Jeff Burroughs was taken number one overall by the Washington Senators and J.R. Richard was taken number two overall by the Houston Astros. Once again, the state with the most first-round draft picks was California. Of the 24 first-round picks, just three came from the collegiate levels.

The 1969 draft is the first in history with 24 picks in the first round as the Seattle Pilots, Montreal Expos, Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres all entered the league.

The Pilots lasted just one season, 1969, before being purchased by future Commissioner Bud Selig, who moved the team to Milwaukee in 1970. There they began play as the Brewers. [Read more…]