| 1982 Major League Baseball draft | |
|---|---|
 Shawon Dunston, first draft pick | |
| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 1982 |
| Overview | |
| 832 total selections | |
| First selection | Shawon Dunston Chicago Cubs |
| First round selections | 28 |
| Hall of Famers | 2 |
The 1982 Major League Baseball draft took place in June 1982. The draft saw the Chicago Cubs select Shawon Dunston first overall.