Twins

A look at the top five picks in the 2001 MLB draft

June 3, 2017 at 11:49PM

1aaaa is using!!!!!!!!!!! debApril 5, 2004 Minneapolis, MN-The Metrodome- MLB- Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians Ò Twins Home opener Ò Minnesota rookie catcher Joe Mauer, picks up his mask after a run scored on a Brad Radke wild pitch in the 2nd inning of the Twins Home opener on Monday. baseball ORG XMIT: MIN2014062517224282 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

1. Twins

Joe Mauer, C, Cretin-Derham Hall High

He is a three-time batting champion and six-time All-Star. Was the AL MVP in 2009 and won three Gold Gloves at catcher.

2. Chicago Cubs

Mark Prior, RHP, Univ. of Southern California

Had a great 2003 (18-6, All-Star, third in NL Cy Young voting), but injuries derailed his career; he finished 42-29 in five seasons.

3. Tampa Bay

Dewon Brazelton, RHP, Middle Tennessee State

A disaster as a major leaguer. Moved between the starting rotation and bullpen. Retired with an 8-25 record and 6.38 ERA.

4. Philadelphia

Gavin Floyd, RHP, Mount St. Joseph (Md.) High

Last pitched in 2016 for Toronto. Has a career record of 74-76 with a 4.37 ERA, mostly with the White Sox (seven seasons).

5. Texas

Mark Teixeira, 3B, Georgia Tech

Recent retiree had 409 HRs and 1,298 RBI in 14 seasons. Three-time All-Star, five Gold Gloves at first base, MVP runner-up (behind Mauer) in 2009.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays starter Dewon Brazelton pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning Sunday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2004, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Brazelton allowed one run as the Devil Rays defeated the Athletics 2-1. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) ORG XMIT: SPD101 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Tampa Bay Devil Rays starter Dewon Brazelton pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) ORG XMIT: SPD101 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Tampa Bay Devil Rays starter Dewon Brazelton pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning Sunday, April 10, 2005, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) ORG XMIT: SPD102 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Chicago Cubs’ Mark Prior pitches to the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/ Darren Hauck) ORG XMIT: MIA102 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune April 5, 2004Minneapolis, MN-The Metrodome- MLB- Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians Ò Twins Home opener Ò Minnesota rookie catcher Joe Mauer, get his first hit as a Minnesota Twin in the 9th inning of the Twins Home opener on Monday. baseball (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The setting sun cast shawdows across Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 10,2006. The Rangers won 8-2. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ORG XMIT: OTKTG103 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)