With the number one pick of the June regular phase, San Diego tabbed infielder
Bill Almon from Brown University, one of six shortstops selected in round one. Twelve of the first 13 and a total of 16 first round selections went on to become major leaguers, including
Lonnie Smith (Philadelphia),
Dale Murphy (Atlanta),
Garry Templeton (St. Louis),
Lance Parrish (Detroit),
Willie Wilson (Kansas City) and
Rick Sutcliffe (Los Angeles). Three players from the June regular phase were among the ones who got away. Pitcher
Bob Welch (Chicago Cubs, 14th round), infielder
Paul Molitor (St. Louis, 28th round) and pitcher
Eric Show (Minnesota, 36th round) turned down pro offers for college scholarships. == References ==