When Johnny Manziel was drafted by the Padres Saturday, he became the ninth Heisman Trophy winner to be selected in MLB's draft, which began in 1965.
Here is the full list:
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Jameis Winston (2013 Heisman winner): Drafted out of high school by Rangers in the 15th round of the 2012 draft.
Manziel (2012 Heisman winner): Drafted by Padres with the 837th overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.
Chris Weinke (2000 Heisman winner): Drafted out of high school by Blue Jays in the second round of the 1990 draft. Played six seasons in the minors.
Charlie Ward (1993 Heisman winner): Drafted by Brewers in the 59th round of the 1993 draft and the Yankees in the 18th round of the 1994 draft.
Bo Jackson (1985 Heisman winner): Drafted by Yankees in the second round of the 1982 draft, Angels in the 20th round of the 1985 draft and Royals in the fourth round of the 1986 draft. Went on to play 694 MLB games for the Royals, White Sox and Angels.
Charles White (1979 Heisman winner): Drafted by Astros in the 16th round of the 1977 draft.
Johnny Rodgers (1972 Heisman winner): Drafted by Dodgers in the 38th round of the 1969 draft.
Mike Garrett (1965 Heisman winner): Drafted by Pirates in 41st round of 1965 draft and Dodgers in fourth round of 1966 draft.
Manziel, a star quarterback at Texas A&M who was recently drafted by the NFL's Clevland Browns, played high school baseball, but the only baseball he has played in the last three years has been throwing out ceremonial first pitches at major league games.