The 1977 Major League Baseball draft took place prior to the 1977 MLB season.
[1] [2] * Did not sign The White Sox surprised some when they passed on right-handed pitcher Bill Gullickson, a native of nearby Orland Park, Illinois, and selected outfielder Harold Baines as the number one pick in the draft.
White Sox owner Bill Veeck had seen Baines play little league baseball in Maryland and had followed his progress through the years.
Shortstop Tom Goffena from Sidney, Ohio became the Toronto Blue Jays' first draft pick as he was chosen 25th in the first round.
The Blue Jays also picked Danny Ainge out of Brigham Young University in the 15th round.