A look at the top five picks in the 2001 MLB draft
June 3, 2017 at 11:49PM
Joe Mauer, C, Cretin-Derham Hall High
He is a three-time batting champion and six-time All-Star. Was the AL MVP in 2009 and won three Gold Gloves at catcher.
2. Chicago Cubs
Mark Prior, RHP, Univ. of Southern California
Had a great 2003 (18-6, All-Star, third in NL Cy Young voting), but injuries derailed his career; he finished 42-29 in five seasons.
3. Tampa Bay
Dewon Brazelton, RHP, Middle Tennessee State
A disaster as a major leaguer. Moved between the starting rotation and bullpen. Retired with an 8-25 record and 6.38 ERA.
4. Philadelphia
Gavin Floyd, RHP, Mount St. Joseph (Md.) High
Last pitched in 2016 for Toronto. Has a career record of 74-76 with a 4.37 ERA, mostly with the White Sox (seven seasons).
5. Texas
Mark Teixeira, 3B, Georgia Tech
Recent retiree had 409 HRs and 1,298 RBI in 14 seasons. Three-time All-Star, five Gold Gloves at first base, MVP runner-up (behind Mauer) in 2009.
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