The MLB Draft 2023 is underway and the Pittsburgh Pirates made history in December winning the first-pick lottery. Players who have dedicated their whole life to baseball will have their chance to be part of an MLB franchise and make history.
The MLB Draft's Day 1 will include one prospect promotion compensation pick, the Competitive Balance Round A with a total of 10 picks, meanwhile, Round 2 will also have a Competitive Balance Round B, with six picks, and finally the 3 second-round compensation picks which will put an end to the day.
The final pick of the day is for the Atlanta Braves who just made right-handed pitcher Cade Kuehler's MLB dreams come true.
The San Francisco Giants will show the Bay Area to left-handed pitcher Joe Whitman, No. 37 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
Right-handed pitcher Jaxon Wiggins is now part of the Chicago Cubs, No. 103 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are now officially requesting the services of right-handed pitcher Zander Mueth, No. 83 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
Kansas City and The Royals expect big things from outfielder Carson Roccaforte, No. 129 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
The Rockies bet catcher Cole Carrigg to show what he's made of. He is No. 47 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
Arizona's heat and the Diamondbacks are what's next for left-handed pitcher Caden Grice, No. 118 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
Baltimore Orioles welcome right-handed pitcher Jackson Baumeister.
The Cleveland Guardians open their lockerroom doors to right-handed pitcher Andrew Walters.
The Houston Astros pick right-handed pitcher Alonzo Tredwell to improve the team
Los Angeles Dodgers hire third baseman Jake Gelof to them.
Atlanta and the Braves have a spot for right-handed pitcher Drue Hackenberg in their club house
The Guardians gave left-handed pitcher Alex Clemmey an opportunity to show what he's mad of
Seattle and the Mariners open their doors to third baseman Ben Williamson.
The Mets will show New York to right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat.
Tampa and its heat welcome outfielder Colton Ledbetter.
The Milwaukee Brewers chose third baseman Mike Boeve from Omaha State.
Baltimore Orioles and Brandon Hyde hire outfielder Mac Horvath to the team.
The San Francisco Giants just gave With shortstop Walker Martin their new jersey
Chi-Town is pitcher Grant Taylor's new ticket as he s the White Sox
Fenway Park will feal the presence of shortstop Nazzan Zanetello when he heads to Boston.
Minnesota will be second baseman Luke Keaschall's new training spot
Arizona and the Diamondbacks are now ready for third baseman Gino Groover.
Miami gave outfielder Kemp Alderman his next mission with the Marlins
Colorado Rockies are now welcoming left-handed pitcher Sean Sullivan.
The Tigers gave second baseman Max Anderson his first MLB jersey.
Kansas City Royals chose right-handed pitcher Blake Wolters from Illinois.
Cincinnati will be shortstop's Sammy Stafura next stop.
The Pirates chose Mitch Jebb to the shortstop efforts.
Ryan Lasko is heading to Oakland to the Athletics.
The Nationals pick third baseman, Yohandy Morales, No. 20 on the Top 250 list, a good move from D.C.
Oakland gets third baseman Myles Naylor, No. 64 on the Top 250 list
The Reds select pitcher Ty Floyd to the Cincinnati team.
Kevin McGonigle is going to Motor City to the Tigers
Kendall George is going to Cali! The Los Angeles Dodgers is his next stop.
Thomas White is packing his bags and heading to Miami as the Marlins are already waiting for him.
Minnesota is Charlee Soto's new home as the Twins welcome the pitcher.
The Brewers pick Patchogue-Medford a 17-year-old pitcher who is throwing at 96mph
For the first time in the MLB Draft 2023, The New York Mets show up and pick shortstop Colin Houck
Tampa Bay is choosing Adrian Santana to Arozarena's turf
Mariners sign Tai Peete for their roster, they are building their strategy.
Seattle Mariner's second pick went for outfielder Jonny Farmelo. Seattle has the next pick as well!
The Houston Astros pick shortstop Brice Matthews from the University of Nebraska with an estimated draft value of $2.88M
Shortstop Aidan Miller is ing the Philadelphia Phillies with an estimated draft value of $2.97M
The New York Yankees chose George Lombard Jr. to their ranks with an estimated draft value of $3.07M
The San Diego Padres are reinforcing their outfield roster with Dillon Head with an estimated draft value of $3.17M
The Atlanta Braves have chosen pitcher Hurston Waldrep from Florida with an estimated draft value of $3.27M
Catcher Ralphy Velazquez from Huntington Beach, CA s the Cleveland Guardians with an estimated $3.38M draft value.
Hosts Seattle Mariners have selected shortstop Colt Emerson from Glenn, Ohio with an estimated draft value of $3.5M
The St. Louis Cardinals have chosen outfielder Chase Davis with their 21st pick
Arjun Namala is the Toronto Blue Jays' pick to the American League team, he claims that he models his style after Francisco Lindor.
Taylor's MLB Draft bio explains that "Using a sweet left-handed swing and fine bat-to-ball skills, Taylor makes repeated to all fields. He's not afraid to work deep counts and controls the strike zone well. Though he has sacrificed some batting average while looking to pull and drive more balls this spring, he demonstrated increased power and set TCU records for single-season (23) and career (48) home runs."
Tampa Bay Rays choose shortstop Brayden Taylor
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the clock
Milwaukee Brewers welcome third baseman, Brock Wilken
Baltimore Orioles have now selected outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr.
The San Francisco Giants welcome two-way player Bryce Eldridge
The Chicago White Sox have drafted shortstop Jacob Gonzalez
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is getting booed every time he s the podium
The Chicago White Sox are on the clock
The Boston Red Sox select catcher Kyle Teal
The Boston Red Sox are next and on the clock!
The Chicago Cubs have chosen shortstop Matt Shaw
The Arizona Diamondbacks pick Tommy Troy
"Schanuel's left-handed-hitting has the chance to be at least an above-average hitter. He's always had an advanced approach at the plate, drawing more walks than strikeouts over his first two college seasons," according to the MLB's Draft Bio.
The Angels pick Fisrt Baseman Nolan Schanuel to their ranks
The Los Angeles Angels are next and on the clock with pick No. 11th.
The MLB describes Meyer's playing style " Meyer comes at hitters with a bit of a three-quarters arm slot, showing good, whippy arm action, and while there is a little crossfire in his delivery, he has a good feel for the strike zone.
When asked about the emotion he felt as part of the event, Meyer claims that he's "on the top of the world and can't wait to see what's next!"
The Marlins have the 10th pick and choose Noble Meyer
The Miami Marlins are next and they are on the clock
As reported by MLB.com "Dollander's devastating arsenal begins with a 95-97 mph fastball that peaks at 99 and produces elite swing-and-miss rates with its combination of velocity and carry."
The Colorado Rockies have chosen Case Dollander
According to the MLB's report, "Blake Mitchell's bat speed and patient approach allows him to hit for power and average from the left side of the plate. A Louisiana State recruit, he shows the aptitude to work counts in search of pitches he can drive and attacks them with a left-handed stroke with a loft that produces pop to all fields."
Catcher Blake Mitchel s the Kansas City Royals
The Cincinnati Reds pick Rhett Lowder
The Oakland A's have Jacob Wilson who is the son of Atlanta's Jack Wilson
The fifth pick of the draft went to the Minnesota Twins and they choose Walker Jenkins
The Minnesota Twins are next and they are on the clock!
The Texas Rangers have now Wyatt Langford heading to Globe Life Field
The Detroit Tigers pick Fielder Max Clark
Third pick of the Draft, the Detroit Tigers are now on the clock
The Washington Nationals pick another LSU Alum, Outfielder Dylan Crews.
The Washington Nationals are still on the clock to pick their player
Washington Nationals are next to show their top pick!
Pittsburgh Pirates choose pitcher Paul Skens who according to the MLB's bio "Skenes spent his first two college seasons at Air Force and pitched two summers with the U.S. collegiate national team before coming to Baton Rouge and winning a College World Series championship this spring. The only NCAA Division I player to reach double figures in wins and home runs in 2022"
The Pittsburgh Pirate's first pick is underway
The MLB Draft 2023 is finally here! This great event will take place in Seattle Washington while players who have dedicated their whole life to baseball will have their chance to be part of an MLB franchise and make history.
For the third consecutive year, the MLB Draft kicks off the league's All-Star Week, the first round of the draft will happen today Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 7 pm ET in Seattle Washington. This time like other years, the draft will have the presence of fans in the Capital One Play Ball Park in Lumen Field.
Following the first and second rounds of the draft, the All-Star Week will have the highly competitive MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, and then closing the week, the hugely anticipated All-Star Game between the National and American Baseball Leagues.
The MLB Draft's Day 1 will include one prospect promotion compensation pick, the Competitive Balance Round A with a total of 10 picks, meanwhile, Round 2 will also have a Competitive Balance Round B, with six picks, and finally the 3 second-round compensation picks which will put an end to the day.
Draft Order
The Pittsburgh Pirates won their first-ever draft lottery back in December, this will allow them to secure their second top overall pick in three years. Derek Shelton's team will have an opportunity to land the top pick.
The hosts Seattle Mariners will also have some advantage as they own the most picks of the day with four, including the compensation pick after they included Julio Rodriguez on the Opening Day roster back in 2022 and he won the American League Rookie of the Year.
This is the list of teams for the first 10 picks
1. Pittsburgh Pirates
2. Washington Nationals
3. Detroit Tigers
4. Texas Rangers
5. Minnesota Twins
6. Oakland A's
7. Cincinnati Reds
8. Kansas City Royals
9. Colorado Rockies
10. Miami Marlins
Meanwhile, this year's prospects have a great background both offensively and defensively, with Paul Kenes, Dylan Crews, and Wyatt Langford making it to the top of the list of prospects that the teams will be watching closely.
MLB Draft 2023 Top 10 Prospects
1. Paul Skenes
2. Dylan Crews
3. Wyatt Langford
4. Walker Jenkins
5. Max Clark
6. Rhett Lowder
7. Kyle Teel
8. Noble Meyer
9. Chase Dollander
10. Jacob Wilson
That is it for today MLB Fans, make sure to tune in tomorrow for the second day of the MLB Draft 2023