Question 1

In what year was the first official MLB Draft held?

Accepted Answer

1965

Question 2

Who did the Seattle Mariners draft No. 1 overall in 1993?

Accepted Answer

Alex Rodriguez

Question 3

In 2023, which player was selected No. 1 overall?

Accepted Answer

Paul Skenes

Question 4

What NFL player was selected as the ninth overall pick of the 2018 MLB Draft?

Accepted Answer

Kyler Murray

Question 5

What franchise drafted Bryce Harper first overall in 2010?

Accepted Answer

Washington Nationals, Nationals

Question 6

Who was the first-ever No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft history?

Accepted Answer

Rick Monday

Question 7

How many former No. 1 overall picks are in the Hall of Fame?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 8

Who was the first former No. 1 MLB Draft pick to be inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Accepted Answer

Ken Griffey Jr., Ken Griffey, Ken Griffey Jr

Question 9

Which former No. 1 overall pick became the first player from the 2005 draft class to reach the majors?

Accepted Answer

Justin Upton

Question 10

What college has produced the most No. 1 overall selections?

Accepted Answer

Arizona State

Question 11

Who was the No. 1 pick of the 2022 MLB Draft, and son of a former big leaguer?

Accepted Answer

Jackson Holliday

Question 12

Which future Hall of Famer was famously drafted in the 62nd round in 1988?

Accepted Answer

Mike Piazza, Piazza

Question 13

Who was the No. 1 pick of the 1999 MLB Draft?

Accepted Answer

Josh Hamilton

Question 14

Which team selected Barry Bonds in the 1st round of the 1985 MLB Draft?

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh Pirates

Question 15

How many teams have never had a No. 1 MLB Draft pick?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 16

Who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft?

Accepted Answer

David Price

Question 17

What future star first baseman and MVP was selected in the 42nd round of the 1971 MLB Draft?

Accepted Answer

Keith Hernandez

Question 18

Who was the No. 1 pick of the 2015 MLB Draft?

Accepted Answer

Dansby Swanson, Dansby

Question 19

What White Sox pitcher was drafted in the 38th round of the 1998 MLB Draft, later throwing a perfect game?

Accepted Answer

Mark Buehrle

Question 20

What Hall of Fame pitcher was taken in the 22nd round of the 1985 MLB Draft?

Accepted Answer

John Smoltz

MLB Draft History Trivia Quiz

2) Who did the Seattle Mariners draft No. 1 overall in 1993?

3) In 2023, which player was selected No. 1 overall?

4) What NFL player was selected as the ninth overall pick of the 2018 MLB Draft?

5) What franchise drafted Bryce Harper first overall in 2010?

6) Who was the first-ever No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft history?

7) How many former No. 1 overall picks are in the Hall of Fame?

8) Who was the first former No. 1 MLB Draft pick to be inducted into the Hall of Fame?

9) Which former No. 1 overall pick became the first player from the 2005 draft class to reach the majors?

10) What college has produced the most No. 1 overall selections?

11) Who was the No. 1 pick of the 2022 MLB Draft, and son of a former big leaguer?

12) Which future Hall of Famer was famously drafted in the 62nd round in 1988?

13) Who was the No. 1 pick of the 1999 MLB Draft?

14) Which team selected Barry Bonds in the 1st round of the 1985 MLB Draft?

15) How many teams have never had a No. 1 MLB Draft pick?

16) Who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft?

17) What future star first baseman and MVP was selected in the 42nd round of the 1971 MLB Draft?

18) Who was the No. 1 pick of the 2015 MLB Draft?

19) What White Sox pitcher was drafted in the 38th round of the 1998 MLB Draft, later throwing a perfect game?

20) What Hall of Fame pitcher was taken in the 22nd round of the 1985 MLB Draft?