Reliving 4 Number 1 Picks in MLB History

Alex Rodriguez (1993) - Rodriguez is possibly the most controversial player of all time. The Mariners drafted the 17 year old shortstop. Rodriguez would leave the Mariners for the Rangers. Rodriguez would then move from shortstop to third base and go to the Yankees. Rodriguez has been involved In two steroid scandals however you still can't overlook all of his accomplishments. Rodriguez recently passed Willie Mays on the all time home run list. He also passed both Lou Gehrig on the all time RBI list. A-Rod is now second on the all time RBI list and fourth on the home run list. Rodriguez is also coming up on 3,000 hits and is likely to get it in the upcoming week or two. Rodriguez proved to be worth the number one pick as he is atop of many of the major hitting categories.

Bryce Harper (2010) - Harper made his big league debut at just 18. He made the all star team in just his first season. Harper made a splash right away as an 18 year old kid. Harper now leads the Majors in home runs at just 22 years old. Harper is already in his fourth season. Harper won the Rookie of
the Year and competed in the Home Run Derby in just his second season. Harper is well on his way to stardom.

Josh Hamilton (1999) - Hamilton was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Hamilton was compared to guys like Mickey Mantle. Hamilton drive himself out of the big leagues due to drug and alcohol addictions. Hamilton however came back after missing almost 4 seasons. Hamilton came back with the Reds but was traded to the Rangers. Hamilton made five straight all star teams with the Rangers. He also won the 2010 AL MVP award. Hamilton signed a mega deal with the Angels but after a relapse he is back home with the Rangers. Perhaps his most famous moment was the MLB All star Home run derby in Yankee Stadium.

Ken Griffey Jr (1987) - Griffey Jr had an incredible career. Griffey was one of the best outfielders of all time but also was one of baseballs all time best hitters. Griffey had back to back 56 home run seasons  in 1997 and 1998. Griffey had successful careers with both the Mariners and Reds and even had a brief stint with the White Sox. Griffey was regarded as one of the best players of all time however he had a terrible injury history. Griffey played in under 100 games in 3 straight seasons In the prime of his career. Griffey still finished his career with 630 home runs.

By Peter Vitella 

@Realpete13