| 2009 Major League Baseball draft | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 9–11, 2009 |
| Location | Secaucus, New Jersey |
| Network(s) | MLB Network [1] |
| Overview | |
| 1521 total selections | |
| First selection | Stephen Strasburg Washington Nationals |
| First round selections | 49 |
The 2009 Major League Baseball draft was held June 9 to June 11 at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. [2]
| All-Star | |
| * | Player did not sign |
From Baseball America [5]
As of September 2, 2019
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