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SUPERBAS SELECT YOUNG SHORTSTOP COLLINS FIRST OVERALL IN 1905 DRAFT

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
Additional Reporting by Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
December 15, 1905

The 1905 First-Year Player Draft is now complete, and the next generation of baseball talent has officially been divided among the sixteen major league clubs. After eight rounds of selections, scouts and managers are abuzz with discussion — and no pick has stirred more interest than the Brooklyn Superbas’ bold first overall choice, 18-year-old shortstop Eddie Collins.

The young infielder, straight out of Columbia University, was widely considered one of the brightest long-term prospects available. While few expect him to make Brooklyn’s Opening Day roster, many scouts believe he could develop into one of the game’s elite players if given time to mature.

“It’s a dream come true,” Collins told the Sporting Times shortly after hearing his name called. “To think I’ll be joining a big-league club — it’s beyond words. I just want to prove to the Superbas that their faith in me wasn’t misplaced.”

For Superbas manager Jason Leach, the decision to go with youth and potential over immediate help was part of a broader plan to reshape the franchise’s future.

“Eddie may not be ready to step in on day one,” Leach said, “but we’re building for the long haul. His instincts, his discipline — those can’t be taught. We believe he can become the cornerstone of this club in years to come.”

Under the new draft structure, the first five rounds require players to negotiate both a signing bonus and a standard contract, with the later rounds offering more modest agreements. Clubs are expected to finalize most deals by the end of January.

Below are the complete selections from the first three rounds of the 1905 draft:

Round 1

Brooklyn Superbas: SS Eddie Collins, 18

St. Louis Browns: SS John Henry Lloyd, 21

Boston Americans: RF Red Murray, 21

Boston Beaneaters: SP Tom Hughes, 21

Cincinnati Reds: CF Johnny Bates, 21

Washington Senators: CF Ashby Dunbar, 26

Philadelphia Phillies: SP Glenn Liebhardt, 22

Cleveland Naps: CF Harry Armbruster, 23

Detroit Tigers: RF Charles Earle, 21

St. Louis Cardinals: SP Babe Adams, 23

Chicago White Sox: SP Slow Joe Doyle, 24

New York Giants: SP Ed Karger, 22

New York Highlanders: 3B Ed Lennox, 22

Philadelphia Athletics: SP Fred Beebe, 25

Chicago Cubs: SP Jack Coombs, 23

Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Rube Kroh, 19

Round 2

Brooklyn Superbas: SP Ralph Glaze, 24

St. Louis Browns: SP Art Fromme, 22

Boston Americans: RF Harry Niles, 25

Boston Beaneaters: 3B Roy Hartzell, 24

Cincinnati Reds: SP Charley Hall, 21

Washington Senators: SS Jack Hannifin, 22

Philadelphia Phillies: SS Dave Altizer, 29

Cleveland Naps: SP Carl Druhot, 24

Detroit Tigers: RP Mike Cunningham, 23

St. Louis Cardinals: RP Cecil Ferguson, 22

Chicago White Sox: SP Roy Witherup, 19

New York Giants: SP Jack Rowan, 19

New York Highlanders: C Bill Carrigan, 22

Philadelphia Athletics: SP Irv Higginbotham, 23

Chicago Cubs: SP Charlie Rhodes, 20

Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Bert Maxwell, 19

Round 3

Brooklyn Superbas: SP Lou Fiene, 20

St. Louis Browns: RP Charlie Roy, 21

Boston Americans: 1B Jim Nealon, 21

Boston Beaneaters: 2B Whitey Alperman, 26

Cincinnati Reds: SP Stoney McGlynn, 33

Washington Senators: SP Ed Willett, 21

Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Paul Sentell, 26

Cleveland Naps: SP Lew Richie, 22

Detroit Tigers: RP Cy Barger, 20

St. Louis Cardinals: RP Hub Knolls, 21

Chicago White Sox: SP Leo Hafford, 22

New York Giants: SP Walter Moser, 24

New York Highlanders: SP Vive Lindaman, 28

Philadelphia Athletics: SP Bill Essick, 24

Chicago Cubs: C Bruce Petway, 19

Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Frank Oberlin, 29

As clubs begin contract negotiations, the focus now shifts from the draft room to the training fields. Some draftees may see time in the minors before long, while others — like young Eddie Collins — represent an investment in tomorrow’s stars.

If Brooklyn’s faith in its new shortstop pays off, this December day may be remembered as the moment the Superbas began their climb back to contention.

10-10-2025, 11:48 AM	#202
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,904	First Year player Draft SUPERBAS SELECT YOUNG SHORTSTOP COLLINS FIRST OVERALL IN 1905 DRAFT By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times Additional Reporting by Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times December 15, 1905 The 1905 First-Year Player Draft is now complete, and the next generation of baseball talent has officially been divided among the sixteen major league clubs. After eight rounds of selections, scouts and managers are abuzz with discussion — and no pick has stirred more interest than the Brooklyn Superbas’ bold first overall choice, 18-year-old shortstop Eddie Collins. The young infielder, straight out of Columbia University, was widely considered one of the brightest long-term prospects available. While few expect him to make Brooklyn’s Opening Day roster, many scouts believe he could develop into one of the game’s elite players if given time to mature. “It’s a dream come true,” Collins told the Sporting Times shortly after hearing his name called. “To think I’ll be joining a big-league club — it’s beyond words. I just want to prove to the Superbas that their faith in me wasn’t misplaced.” For Superbas manager Jason Leach, the decision to go with youth and potential over immediate help was part of a broader plan to reshape the franchise’s future. “Eddie may not be ready to step in on day one,” Leach said, “but we’re building for the long haul. His instincts, his discipline — those can’t be taught. We believe he can become the cornerstone of this club in years to come.” Under the new draft structure, the first five rounds require players to negotiate both a signing bonus and a standard contract, with the later rounds offering more modest agreements. Clubs are expected to finalize most deals by the end of January. Below are the complete selections from the first three rounds of the 1905 draft: Round 1 Brooklyn Superbas: SS Eddie Collins, 18 St. Louis Browns: SS John Henry Lloyd, 21 Boston Americans: RF Red Murray, 21 Boston Beaneaters: SP Tom Hughes, 21 Cincinnati Reds: CF Johnny Bates, 21 Washington Senators: CF Ashby Dunbar, 26 Philadelphia Phillies: SP Glenn Liebhardt, 22 Cleveland Naps: CF Harry Armbruster, 23 Detroit Tigers: RF Charles Earle, 21 St. Louis Cardinals: SP Babe Adams, 23 Chicago White Sox: SP Slow Joe Doyle, 24 New York Giants: SP Ed Karger, 22 New York Highlanders: 3B Ed Lennox, 22 Philadelphia Athletics: SP Fred Beebe, 25 Chicago Cubs: SP Jack Coombs, 23 Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Rube Kroh, 19 Round 2 Brooklyn Superbas: SP Ralph Glaze, 24 St. Louis Browns: SP Art Fromme, 22 Boston Americans: RF Harry Niles, 25 Boston Beaneaters: 3B Roy Hartzell, 24 Cincinnati Reds: SP Charley Hall, 21 Washington Senators: SS Jack Hannifin, 22 Philadelphia Phillies: SS Dave Altizer, 29 Cleveland Naps: SP Carl Druhot, 24 Detroit Tigers: RP Mike Cunningham, 23 St. Louis Cardinals: RP Cecil Ferguson, 22 Chicago White Sox: SP Roy Witherup, 19 New York Giants: SP Jack Rowan, 19 New York Highlanders: C Bill Carrigan, 22 Philadelphia Athletics: SP Irv Higginbotham, 23 Chicago Cubs: SP Charlie Rhodes, 20 Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Bert Maxwell, 19 Round 3 Brooklyn Superbas: SP Lou Fiene, 20 St. Louis Browns: RP Charlie Roy, 21 Boston Americans: 1B Jim Nealon, 21 Boston Beaneaters: 2B Whitey Alperman, 26 Cincinnati Reds: SP Stoney McGlynn, 33 Washington Senators: SP Ed Willett, 21 Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Paul Sentell, 26 Cleveland Naps: SP Lew Richie, 22 Detroit Tigers: RP Cy Barger, 20 St. Louis Cardinals: RP Hub Knolls, 21 Chicago White Sox: SP Leo Hafford, 22 New York Giants: SP Walter Moser, 24 New York Highlanders: SP Vive Lindaman, 28 Philadelphia Athletics: SP Bill Essick, 24 Chicago Cubs: C Bruce Petway, 19 Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Frank Oberlin, 29 As clubs begin contract negotiations, the focus now shifts from the draft room to the training fields. Some draftees may see time in the minors before long, while others — like young Eddie Collins — represent an investment in tomorrow’s stars. If Brooklyn’s faith in its new shortstop pays off, this December day may be remembered as the moment the Superbas began their climb back to contention.