SouthLink02 8 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/baseball-..._in_histor.html That's an ugly title to toss at somebody, but there can be little argument that Matt Bush -- No. 1 overall pick of the 2004 draft -- deserves it. I'd feel worse about saying that about a kid, except that this story in the San Diego Union-Tribune about the Padres' cutting ties with him makes him sound quite unworthy of pity.To sum up his Padres career: It included three off-field altercations (including one that occurred just days after he was drafted), one failed position switch (he was drafted as a shortstop, but was switched to pitcher) and zero major league service time (he has yet to play above Class A). Bush appears destined to join Brien Taylor (1991, Yankees) and Steve Chilcott (1966, Mets) as the only overall No. 1 picks who failed to reach the majors. However, given his off-field issues, the fact he never got above Class A and the quality of the player picked just after him (Justin Verlander), you could argue Bush is the worst draft pick in any sport, ever -- yes, worse than Ryan Leaf or Sam Bowie or Kwame Brown or Tony Mandarich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR-MATT 2 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/baseball-..._in_histor.html That's an ugly title to toss at somebody, but there can be little argument that Matt Bush -- No. 1 overall pick of the 2004 draft -- deserves it. I'd feel worse about saying that about a kid, except that this story in the San Diego Union-Tribune about the Padres' cutting ties with him makes him sound quite unworthy of pity.To sum up his Padres career: It included three off-field altercations (including one that occurred just days after he was drafted), one failed position switch (he was drafted as a shortstop, but was switched to pitcher) and zero major league service time (he has yet to play above Class A). Bush appears destined to join Brien Taylor (1991, Yankees) and Steve Chilcott (1966, Mets) as the only overall No. 1 picks who failed to reach the majors. However, given his off-field issues, the fact he never got above Class A and the quality of the player picked just after him (Justin Verlander), you could argue Bush is the worst draft pick in any sport, ever -- yes, worse than Ryan Leaf or Sam Bowie or Kwame Brown or Tony Mandarich. sounds a lot like Josh Hamilton's early years with the Rays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthLink02 8 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Traded to Blue Jays This guy is a mess He is a terrible hitter He is an unknown pitcher who is having elbow problems (tearing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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