What is 1999 mlb draft?

The 1999 Major League Baseball draft was held June 2–3, 1999. The Cincinnati Reds selected outfielder Josh Hamilton with the first overall pick.

Other notable picks in the draft included pitcher Barry Zito (Oakland Athletics, 9th overall), infielder Ryan Howard (Philadelphia Phillies, 140th overall), and pitcher Mark Prior (New York Yankees, 43rd overall but did not sign).

Additionally, four future All-Stars were also selected in the draft: Hamilton, Zito, first baseman Carlos Peña (Texas Rangers, 10th overall), and pitcher Aaron Harang (Texas Rangers, 195th overall).

Overall, the 1999 MLB draft produced several notable players who went on to have successful careers in the league.