1979 Major League Baseball Draft First round selections First round selections

| Pick | Player | Team | Position_ | Hometown_School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Chris Baker | Detroit Tigers | OF | Dearborn Heights, MI |
| 24 | Bob Geren | San Diego Padres | C | San Diego, CA |
| 25 | Steve Perry | Los Angeles Dodgers | RHP | University of Michigan |
| 26 | Mike Stenhouse * | Oakland Athletics | OF | Harvard University |