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TOP 5 PICKS

1. Bryan Bullington, RHP	PIT
2. B.J. Upton, SS	TB
3. Chris Gruler, RHP	CIN
4. Adam Loewen, LHP	BAL
5. Clint Everts, RHP	MON

:: DRAFT TRACKER

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POSITION-BY-POSITION SCOUTING

SCOUTING REPORTS -- GUESS THE PLAYER

1. Jamie Moyer 2. Barry Zito 3. Darryl Kile

Large frame. Long limbs. Ideal pitcher's build. Fastball mostly 86-87 with riding life. Varies speeds on big, rolling 3/4 downer curve. Lacks command of all pitches, up with fastball and change. Deceptive velocity with sailing life. Misses bats. Non-athlete, doesn't cover much ground. Fastball will touch average. Needs to firm up curve. Works hard, well-prepared, good competitor. Stylish lefty with impressive command. Making of quality pitcher.

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DRAFT HISTORY
	Draft history: No. 1 picks \| No. 1 picks by club 1960s \| 70s \| 80s \| 90s \| 2000-01 Straight to Majors Since the first player draft in 1965, 19 selections have advanced directly to the Majors without playing in the minors.

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	• Establishing a draft philosophy • Should there be a worldwide draft? • GT stars discuss the Show • 2002 Draft story archive