Compared with the NFL Draft or the NBA Draft, the MLB Draft is a little bit different.
For starters, the draft happens midseason during the MLB All-Star break, rather than out of season. And because players selected seldom make it to the big league right away, instead playing for their franchises’ minor league teams until they’re ready for a bigger spotlight.
However, like in all drafts, some players absolutely live up to the hype, and some… do not. But no matter what, a player selected No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft will hold onto that honor forever, regardless of how their careers pan out.
Here’s a look back at the No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks since 2000.
2000: Adrián González, 1B, Marlins
2001: Joe Mauer, C, Twins
2002: Bryan Bullington, RHP, Pirates
2003: Delmon Young, OF, Rays
2004: Matt Bush, SS, Padres
2005: Justin Upton, SS, Diamondbacks
2006: Luke Hochevar, RHP, Royals
2007: David Price, LHP, Rays
2008: Tim Beckham, SS, Rays
2009: Stephen Strasburg, RHP, Nationals
2010: Bryce Harper, OF, Nationals
2011: Gerrit Cole, RHP, Pirates
2012: Carlos Correa, SS, Astros
2013: Mark Appel, RHP, Astros
2014: Brady Aiken, LHP, Astros
2015: Dansby Swanson, SS, Diamondbacks
2016: Mickey Moniak, OF, Phillies
2017: Royce Lewis, SS, Twins
2018: Casey Mize, RHP, Tigers
2019: Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles
2020: Spencer Torkelson, 3B, Tigers
2021: Henry Davis, C, Pirates
2022: Jackson Holliday, SS, Orioles
2023: Paul Skenes, P, Pirates
