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Every first round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft
1. Baltimore Orioles: Jackson Holliday, SS, Stillwater HS (OK)
Jackson Holliday is announced as the first pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, by the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
2. Arizona Diamondbacks: Druw Jones, CF, Wesleyan HS (GA)
Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Andruw Jones, right, sits with his son Druw during a baseball game between Oakland Athletics and the Braves Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
3. Texas Rangers: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Tri-City Valleycats
Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker throws against East Carolina during the first inning of an NCAA college baseball super regional game Friday, June 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Right-hander Kumar Rocker agreed Friday, May 13, 2022, to a contract with the independent Tri-City ValleyCats after failing to sign with the New York Mets last summer.
4. Pittsburgh Pirates: Termarr Johnson, 2B, Mays HS (GA)
Termarr Johnson walks on the stage after being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the fourth pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
5. Washington Nationals: Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy (FL)
Elijah Green is selected by the Washington Nationals with the fifth pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
6. Miami Marlins: Jacob Berry, 3B/OF, LSU
Jacob Berry is selected by the Miami Marlins with the sixth pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
7. Chicago Cubs: Cade Horton, RHP, Oklahoma
Oklahoma starting pitcher Cade Horton throws against Mississippi in the first inning in Game 2 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals, Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Omaha, Neb.
8. Minnesota Twins: Brooks Lee, SS, Cal Poly
Brooks Lee is selected by the Minnesota Twins with the eighth pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
9. Kansas City Royals: Gavin Cross, OF, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech's Gavin Cross cannot reach a home run by Oklahoma's Peyton Graham in the first inning of an NCAA college super regional baseball game Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va.
10. Colorado Rockies: Gabriel Hughes, RHP, Gonzaga
Gabriel Hughes is selected by the Colorado Rockies with the 10th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
11. New York Mets: Kevin Parada, C, Georgia Tech
Kevin Parada, left, shakes hands with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred after being selected by the New York Mets with the 11th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
12. Detroit Tigers: Jace Jung, 2B, Texas Tech
Texas Tech infielder Jace Jung (2) during an NCAA baseball game against Grand Canyon on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Phoenix, Ariz.
13. Los Angeles Angels: Zach Neto, SS, Campbell
Zach Neto waves after being selected by the Los Angeles Angels with the 13th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
14. New York Mets: Jett Williams, SS, Rockwall-Heath HS (TX)
Jett Williams is selected by the New York Mets with the 14th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
15. San Diego Padres: Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford HS (GA)
Dylan Lesko is selected by the San Diego Padres with the 15th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
16. Cleveland Guardians: Chase DeLauter, OF, James Madison
Chase DeLauter is selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the 16th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
17. Philadelphia Phillies: Justin Crawford, OF, Bishop Gorman HS (NV)
Justin Crawford, left, shakes hands with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred after being selected by the Philadelphia Phillies with the 17th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
18. Cincinnati Reds: Cam Collier, 3B, Chipola College (FL)
Cam Collier is selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 18th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
19. Oakland Athletics: Daniel Susac, C, Arizona
Arizona pitcher Garrett Irvin (12), left, and catcher Daniel Susac walk back to the dugout together after closing out the second inning against Stanford during a baseball game in the College World Series Monday, June 21, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb.
20. Atlanta Braves: Owen Murphy, RHP/INF, Riverside-Brookfield HS (IL)
Owen Murphy is selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 20th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
21. Seattle Mariners: Cole Young, SS, North Allegheny HS (PA)
Cole Young is selected by the Seattle Mariners with the 21st pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
22. St. Louis Cardinals: Cooper Hjerpe, LHP, Oregon State
Oregon State pitcher Cooper Hjerpe pitches against Auburn during an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 4-3.
23. Toronto Blue Jays: Brandon Barriera, LHP, American Heritage HS (FL)
Brandon Barriera smiles after being selected by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 23rd pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
24. Boston Red Sox: Mikey Romero, SS, Orange Lutheran HS (CA)
Mikey Romero is selected by the Boston Red Sox with the 24th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (
25. New York Yankees: Spencer Jones, OF, Vanderbilt
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces Spencer Jones as the New York Yankees selection with the 25th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
26. Chicago White Sox: Noah Schultz, LHP, Oswego East HS (IL)
Noah Schultz is selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 26th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
27. Milwaukee Brewers: Eric Brown, SS, Coastal Carolina
Eric Brown is selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 27th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
28. Houston Astros: Drew Gilbert, OF, Tennessee
Tennessee's Drew Gilbert (1) walks to the dugout after being ejected for arguing a called strike during an NCAA college baseball super regional game against Notre Dame, Friday, June 10, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn.
29. Tampa Bay Rays: Xavier Isaac, 1B, East Forsyth HS (NC)
Xavier Isaac is selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 29th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
30. San Francisco Giants: Reggie Crawford, LHP, 1B, UConn
Reggie Crawford is selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 30th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
Compensation picks
31. Rockies: Sterlin Thompson, OF, Florida
32. Reds: Sal Stewart, 3B, Westminster Christian HS (FL)
Competitive Balance Round A
33. Orioles: Dylan Beavers, OF, California
34. Diamondbacks: Landon Sims, P, Mississippi State (pictured)
35. Braves: JR Ritchie, P, Bainbridge HS (WA)
36. Pirates: Thomas Harrington, P, Campbell
37. Guardians: Justin Campbell, P, Oklahoma State
38. Rockies: Jordan Beck, OF, Tennessee
39. Padres: Robby Snelling, P, McQueen HS (NV)
