
On this date in 2007, the White Sox signed Darin Erstad, who was the first overall pick of the June 1995 draft by the Angels.
With that as a backdrop, here are the top overall picks of the June draft who have played for the White Sox:
Player (years with White Sox)–Team, year drafted
Darin Erstad (2007)–Angels, 1995
Ken Griffey Jr. (2008)–Mariners, 1987
Shawn Abner (1992)–NY Mets, 1984
Tim Belcher (1993)–Twins, 1983
Harold Baines (1980-89, ’96-97, ’00-01)–Sox, 1977
Floyd Bannister (1983-1987)–Houston, 1976
Billy Almon (1981-1982)–San Diego, 1974
Ron Blomberg (1978)–NY Yankees, 1967