In reply to: the 1st ever MLB draft - 1965 White Sox take a Domer posted by olson
Former ND punter/QB Dan McGinn hit the very first HR in Montreal Expos history - off Tom Seaver no less!! Discussed in link below.
At one point, the ND Baseball Media guide erroneously claimed this was the first regular season HR hit outside the United States...but the HR was hit at Shea Stadium (Queens NY)
Also in the link below:
McGinn had signed a conference letter of intent with Nebraska before flipping to ND...Nebraska coach Bob Devaney wasn't pleased...
Yes, Ken Plesha did just fine after his short pro baseball career...I think a ball field/playground was named in his honor for all his great community work...
the initial post was intended for White Sox fans who may not realize Johnny Bench was available...of course, every other MLB team had a shot at Bench too...since he lasted until the 2nd rd...
1 with the Reds, then 3 with the Expos and then 1 with the Cubs. 5.11 ERA, 15-30 record with 10 career saves. He only hit that 1 HR in his career.