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PHILADELPHIA MLB’s annual Rule 5 Draft was Thursday, with the Phillies selecting Yankees shortstop Kyle Holder 11th overall. The organization has made its share of Rule 5 picks over the years.
Philadelphia selected Hall of Fame right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander in 1910 (though the rules behind the Rule 5 Draft back then were different than today s incarnation).
He worked out pretty well, huh?
Other Rule 5 picks included Pinky Whitney (1927), Clay Dalrymple ( 59) and Jack Baldschun (1960). It is an interesting list of players. Here is a look at the Phillies’ Rule 5 Draft picks since 70 (in reverse order):
The Phillies immediately traded Machin to the A’s for cash considerations.