1988 Major League Draft

Here is the first round of the 1988 Major League Baseball draft. 

While none of the first rounders can expect to find themselves represented in Cooperstown, there were a number of solid players drafted early in 1988. 

Although #8 overall pick Jim Abbott is usually remember for other things (such as his no hitter as a Yankee), he was of one three players in the Awesome80s - and one of 20 in the 20th Century - who were drafted but made their pro debut in the majors (complete list). He was the first since Pete Incaviglia in 1985.

#	Name	Position	Team	School
1	Andy Benes	RHP	Padres	University of Evansville
2	Mark Lewis	SS	Indians	Hamilton, OH
3	Steve Avery	LHP	Braves	Taylor, MI
4	Gregg Olson	RHP	Orioles	Auburn University
5	Bill Bene	RHP	Dodgers	Cal State - LA
6	Monty Fariss	SS	Rangers	Oklahoma State University
7	Willie Ansley	OF	Astros	Plainview, TX
8	Jim Abbott	LHP	Angels	University of Michigan
9	Ty Griffin	2B	Cubs	Georgia Tech
10	Robin Ventura	3B	White Sox	Oklahoma State University
11	Pat Combs	LHP	Phillies	Baylor University
12	Tom Fischer	LHP	Red Sox	University of Wisconsin
13	Austin Manahan	SS	Pirates	Phoenix, AZ
14	Tino Martinez	1B	Mariners	University of Tampa
15	Royce Clayton	SS	Giants	Playa del Rey, CA
16	Stan Royer	3B	Athletics	Eastern Illinois University
17	Charles Nagy	RHP	Indians	University of Connecticut
18	Hugh Walker	OF	Royals	Jacksonville, AR
19	David Wainhouse	RHP	Expos	Washington State University
20	Johnny Ard	RHP	Twins	Manatee JC
21	Dave Proctor	RHP	Mets	Allen County CC
22	John Ericks	RHP	Cardinals	University of Illinois
23	Brad DuVall	RHP	Cardinals	Virginia Tech
24	*Alex Fernandez	RHP	Brewers	Miami, FL
25	Ed Sprague	3B	Blue Jays	Stanford University
26	Rico Brogna	1B	Tigers	Watertown, CT

* Did not sign