What is 1982 mlb draft?

The 1982 MLB draft consisted of 24 rounds and a total of 838 players were selected. The Atlanta Braves had the first overall pick and selected outfielder Dale Murphy.

Other notable players selected in the draft include Shawon Dunston (Chicago Cubs), Dwight Gooden (New York Mets), Ron Darling (Texas Rangers), Kevin McReynolds (San Diego Padres), and Bret Saberhagen (Kansas City Royals).

Three players from the 1982 draft went on to win MVP awards: Murphy (1982 and 1983), Cal Ripken Jr. (1983), and Kirby Puckett (1991).

The draft also featured several players who went on to have successful careers in other sports, including NFL Hall of Famer John Elway (New York Yankees) and future NBA star Kenny Smith (Detroit Tigers).

Overall, the 1982 MLB draft produced a number of talented players and several who made significant impacts on the game of baseball.