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    4 of the top 5 picks in this year’s MLB draft were Black — the result of minority development and other grassroots programs

    by Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune Aug 11, 2022 4 minutes
    Former White Sox player Frank Thomas talks to the White Sox ACE 14 U team before a game against New York’ s DREAM team at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa on Aug. 11, 2021.

    CHICAGO — History was made in the first round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. For the first time in 30 years, nine Black players were drafted in the first round, including four of the top five selections.

    The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted high school outfielder Druw Jones with the second pick. Pitcher Kumar Rocker (Texas Rangers), shortstop Termarr Johnson (Pittsburgh Pirates) and outfielder Elijah Green (Washington Nationals) rounded out the top five. All four were participants in MLB Develops programs.

    “It’s a pipeline for sure,” Johnson told MLB.com on draft night. “It’s just amazing that we get to have those guys together, get to support them, get to cheer them on and just love each other. It’s special.”

    Through programs such

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