Parrish, the son of former Major League All-Star Lance Parrish, hit .415 in Big Ten for the Wolverines. With the last two picks of the first round, the Atlanta Braves chose Adam Wainwright, a right-hander from Glynn Academy in Georgia and Scott Thorman, a third baseman from Preston High School in California. California third baseman Xavier Nady, at one time considered the favorite to be selected No. 1 overall, dropped to the second round as San Diego made him the 49th pick. The draft order is determined by the club's reverse order of finish in their respective leagues at the close of the previous season. The National League selects first in even-numbered years.
Some teams get or lose picks depending on free-agent signings.
The draft consists of 50 rounds and will take place over Monday and Tuesday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Inc. All rights reserved.