Tommy Harper is an American former professional baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven different franchises from 1962 to 1976,including six seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and three seasons each with the Milwaukee Brewers and the Boston Red Sox.
Jody Eric Reed is an American former professional baseball second baseman and infielder,and current third base and infield coach for the Miami Marlins. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1987 and 1997 for the Boston Red Sox,Los Angeles Dodgers,Milwaukee Brewers,San Diego Padres,and Detroit Tigers.
Lee Andrew May was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and designated hitter from 1965 to 1982 for the Cincinnati Reds,Houston Astros,Baltimore Orioles,and Kansas City Royals.
Wilbur Gary Bell,nicknamed Ding Dong,is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1958 to 1969 for four teams in his career,but is noted primarily for his time with the Cleveland Indians. During a 12-year baseball career,Bell compiled 121 wins,1,378 strikeouts,and a 3.68 earned run average in 519 games.
Louis Roberts "Buzz" Stephen was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in Porterville,California,which is where he resided. He ended up choosing to attend Fresno State University.
Richard Anthony Drago was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Kansas City Royals (1969–1973),Boston Red Sox,California Angels (1976–1977),Baltimore Orioles (1977),and Seattle Mariners (1981). He batted and threw right-handed.
Jackie Delane Aker is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City / Oakland Athletics,Seattle Pilots,New York Yankees,Chicago Cubs,Atlanta Braves,and New York Mets.
Gary Dale Timberlake is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in two games for the 1969 Seattle Pilots of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg),he threw left-handed and batted right-handed.
Stephen David Barber was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the Baltimore Orioles and six other teams from 1960 to 1974. Barber spent his first eight years with the Orioles,where he compiled an outstanding 95–75 record as a member of the 1960's Baltimore Orioles Kiddie Korps. Arm injuries hampered the rest of his career which saw him win only 26 and lose 31 for the rest of his 15-year career. While with the Orioles,Barber was an All-Star for two seasons. From 1961 to 1967,Barber bucked baseball superstition by wearing number 13. He also wore this number with the Seattle Pilots.
Below are lists of Rule 5 draft results since 1997. Players selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) phase of the Rule 5 draft must be kept on their new team's active roster for the entire following MLB season,or they are placed on waivers and offered back to their original team if not claimed. Players chosen in the Minor League Baseball phase(s) of the Rule 5 draft remain with their new organization without restrictions.
Martin William Pattin was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 475 games in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels (1968),Seattle Pilots / Milwaukee Brewers (1969–1971),Boston Red Sox (1972–1973),and the Kansas City Royals (1974–1980). During a 13-year MLB career,Pattin compiled 114 wins,1,179 strikeouts,and a 3.62 earned run average (ERA).
The 1977 Baltimore Orioles season finished with the ballclub tied for second place in the American League East with a record of 97 wins and 64 losses. The Orioles stayed in contention for the division title until an 11–10 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 30. They in turn eliminated the Red Sox 8–7 the following day on October 1.
Claude Edward (Skip) Lockwood Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Pilots / Milwaukee Brewers (1969–1973),California Angels (1974),New York Mets (1975–1979) and Boston Red Sox (1980).
The 1969 Seattle Pilots season was the only season of the Seattle Pilots,a Major League Baseball team. As an expansion team in the American League,along with the Kansas City Royals,the Pilots were placed in the newly established West division. They finished last among the six teams with a record of 64–98 (.395),33 games behind the division champion Minnesota Twins.
Paul Michael Mitchell Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played from 1975 to 1980 for the Baltimore Orioles,Oakland Athletics,Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers.
John Wallace Morris is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. A left-hander,he appeared in 132 games played,all but ten as a relief pitcher,during all or parts of eight seasons between 1966 and 1974 for the Philadelphia Phillies,Baltimore Orioles,Seattle Pilots / Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants. He batted right-handed and was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 195 pounds (88 kg).
Stephen Eugene Hovley is a retired American professional baseball player whose career extended for eight seasons,including all or parts of five years in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Pilots / Milwaukee Brewers (1969–70),Oakland Athletics (1970–71) and Kansas City Royals (1972–73). An outfielder,he threw and batted left-handed,stood 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and weighed 188 pounds (85 kg).
Larry Patrick "Pat" Osburn is a retired professional baseball pitcher. Osburn played six seasons in professional baseball,including two in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds (1974) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1975). He was drafted a total of four times,but did not sign after his first three selections. In the 1970 Major League Baseball draft,Osburn was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and eventually signed. Over his career,Osburn went 0–1 with a 6.53 earned run average (ERA) and five strikeouts in six games,one start.
Donald Laverne Secrist is an American former professional baseball player,a left-handed pitcher who appeared in 28 games played,all in relief,for the 1969–1970 Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. He stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg).
