1965 Major League Baseball Draft
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The First Year in which a draft took place for Major League Baseball
[edit] First Round Selections
| Pick | Player | Team | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Monday | Athletics | OF | Arizona State University |
| 2 | Les Rohr | Mets | LHP | Billings, MT |
| 3 | Joe Coleman | Senators | RHP | Natick, MA |
| 4 | Alex Barrett | Astros | SS | Winton, CA |
| 5 | Billy Conigliaro | Red Sox | OF | Swampscott, MA |
| 6 | Rick James | Cubs | RHP | Florence, AL |
| 7 | Ray Fosse | Cleveland Indians | C | Marion, IL |
| 8 | John Wyatt | Dodgers | SS | Bakersfield, CA |
| 9 | Eddie Leon | Twins | SS | University of Arizona |
| 10 | Doug Dickerson | Pirates | OF | Birmingham, AL |
| 11 | Jim Spencer | Detroit Tigers | 1B | Glen Burnie, MD |
| 12 | Dick Grant | Braves | 1B | Watertown, MA |
| 13 | Gene Lamont | Tigers | C | Kirkland, IL |
| 14 | Al Gallagher | Giants | 3B | Santa Clara University |
| 15 | Scott McDonald | Orioles | RHP | Yakima, WA |
| 16 | Bernie Carbo | Reds | 3B | Garden City, MI |
| 17 | Ken Plesha | White Sox | C | Notre Dame University |
| 18 | Mike Adamson | Phillies | RHP | San Diego, CA |
| 19 | Bill Burbach | Yankees | RHP | Dickeyville, WI |
| 20 | Joe DiFabio | Cardinals | RHP | Delta State University |
| Preceded by NONE |
1st Overall Picks Rick Monday |
Succeeded by Steve Chilcott |
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