Molly Johnson-Belcher is the highest draft pick from Southern Arizona at No. 2. (Kentucky)
Southern Arizona MLB First Round Picks
June Regular Draft
No. 7: 1982: Sam Khalifa, Sahuaro (1982-89)
No. 9: 1965: Eddie Leon, Tucson (1967-74)
No. 15: 2003: Brian Anderson, Canyon del Oro (2001-12)
June Secondary Draft
No. 3: 1966: Eddie Leon, Tucson (1967-74)
No. 10: 1984: Ramon Rosthenhausler, Sunnyside (1984-85)
No. 16: 1976: Don Hanna, Rincon (1974-77)
No. 26: 1984: Ramon Rosthenhausler, Sunnyside (1984-85)
January Regular Draft
No. 16: 1984: Gil Heredia, Nogales (1987-2001)
January Secondary Draft
No. 11: 1984: Ramon Rosthenhausler, Sunnyside (1984-85)
Southern Arizona National Pro Fastpitch Picks
No. 2: 2010: Molly Johnson, Sabino
No. 4: 2014: Estela Piñon, Sunnyside
No. 14: 2008: TJ Eadus, Sahuaro
Southern Arizona First Round NBA Picks
No. 3: 1989: Sean Elliott, Cholla (1989-2001)
No. 11: 1982: Lafayette Lever, Pueblo (1982-94)
Southern Arizona First Round NFL Picks
No. 6: 1984: Mossy Cade, Santa Cruz (1985-86)
No. 10: 2002: Levi Jones, Santa Cruz (2002-09)
No. 22: 1976: Mike Dawson, Tucson High (1976-84)
No. 27: 1992: John Fina, Salpointe (1992-2002)
2017 HIGH SCHOOL SPRING ALL-STARS
FOLLOW @ANDYMORALES8 ON TWITTER!
Andy Morales was recognized by the AIA as the top high school reporter in 2014 and he was awarded the Ray McNally Award in 2017 and he has been a youth, high school and college coach for over 30 years. His own children have won multiple state high school championships and were named to all-state teams. Competing in hockey, basketball, baseball and track & field in high school, his unique perspective can only be found here and on AZPreps365.com. Andy was named a Local Hero by the Tucson Weekly for 2016. Contact Andy Morales at AMoralesMyTucson@yahoo.com
Recommended for you
