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| 1981 Major League Baseball draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 1981 |
| Overview | |
| 853 total selections | |
| First selection | Mike Moore Seattle Mariners |
| First round selections | 26 |
| Hall of Famers | 1
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The 1981 Major League Baseball draft took place in June 1981. The draft saw the Seattle Mariners select Mike Moore first overall.
| = All-Star | = Baseball Hall of Famer |
The following are the first round picks in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft. [1]
† All-Star
‡ Hall of Famer
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