Who was the first pick in the 2023 MLB draft?

Last Modified Jul 4, 2024 09:14 GMT
Who was the first pick in the 2023 MLB draft
MLB draft(Image Credits:- Getty Images)

The 2023 MLB draft was one of the major events throughout the MLB season. Held on Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, United States, it took place from July 9, 2023 to July 11, 2023. The draft, like the previous years, allows all the MLB teams to acquire new players from colleges and high schools to their teams.

The 2023 MLB draft was unique because it introduced the lottery system in the draft. This allows the teams to pick the first six players in the draft. Moreover, 20 rounds of the draft were held and 614 players were drafted throughout the three days. Moreover, the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers had to move down their first-round picks after 10 slots as they exceeded their first luxury tax threshold by $40 million or more. Notably, the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs received compensation picks during the draft. The fans of the game were able to watch the draft actions on ESPN and also stream it on MLB Network.

2023 MLB Draft First Pick

Who was the first pick in the 2023 MLB draft
MLB draft (Paul Skenes, Image Credits:- Getty Images )

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Paul David Skenes with the #1st overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The draft lottery process for the MLB draft in 2023 was organized on December 6, 2022, in San Diego, California, United States. The Pittsburgh Pirates won the draft lottery and became the team to pick the overall #1 player at the 2024 MLB draft.

Hailing from Fullerton, California, United States, Paul David Skenes is a former student-athlete of Louisiana State University and a member of the LSU Tigers baseball team. Skenes played a crucial role in the LSU Tigers winning the College World Series in 2023. Notably, he won the College World Series Most Outstanding Player award and was also declared the SEC Pitcher of the Year. Moreover, he was also honored as the 2023 D1 Baseball Player of the Year and was also awarded the Dick Howser Trophy.

Paul Skenes made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 11, 2024. Since then, he has scored 70 strikeouts in 52.1 innings in only 9 games as of 2024.

Other Notable First-Round Picks in the 2023 MLB Draft

Several other notable players were drafted in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft. This table provides a list of all the players along with their present teams and their colleges/high schools -

Draft Pick Player Name MLB team Position Previous College/High School
2Dylan CrewsWashington NationalsCenter Fielder Lousiana State University
3Max ClarkDetroit TigersOutfielderFranklin Community High School (IN)
4Wyatt LangfordTexas Rangers Left FielderUniversity of Florida
5Walker JenkinsMinnesota TwinsOutfielderSouth Brunswick High School (NC)
6Jacob WilsonOakland AthleticsShortstopGrand Canyon University
7Rhett LowderCincinnati RedsPitcherWake Forest University
8Blake MitchellKansas City RoyalsCatcherSinton High School (TX)
9Chase DollanderColorado RockiesPitcherUniversity of Tennessee
10Noble MeyerMiami MarlinsPitcherJesuit High School (OR)
11Nolan SchanuelLos Angeles AngelsFirst BasemanFlorida Atlantic University
12Tommy TroyArizona DiamondbacksShortstopStanford University
13Matt ShawChicago CubsSecond Baseman University of Maryland
14Kyle TeelBoston Red SoxCatcherUniversity of Virginia
15Jacob GonzalezChicago White SoxShortstopOle Miss
16Bryce EldridgeSan Francisco GiantsOutfielderJames Madison High School (VA)
17Enrique BradfieldBaltimore OriolesCenter FielderVanderbilt University
18Brock WilkenMilwaukee BrewersThird BasemanWake Forest University
19Brayden TaylorTampa Bay RaysThird Baseman Texas Christian University
20Arjun NimmalaToronto Blue JaysShortstopStrawberry Crest High School (FL)
21Chase DavisSt. Louis CardinalsOutfielderUniversity of Arizona
22Colt EmersonSeattle MarinersShortstopJohn Glenn High School (OH)
23Ralphy VelazquezCleveland GuardiansCatcherHuntington Beach High School (CA)
24Hurston WaldrepAtlanta BravesPitcherUniversity of Florida
25Dillon HeadSan Diego PadresCenter FielderHomewood-Flossmoor High School (IL)
26George Lombard Jr.New York YankeesShortstopGulliver Preparatory School (FL)
27Aidan MillerPhiladelphia PhilliesThird Baseman J. W. Mitchell High School (FL)
28Brice MatthewsHouston AstrosShortstopUniversity of Nebraska

FAQ's On MLB draft

A. Dylan Crews was drafted by the Washington Nationals with the second overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft.

A. The 2023 MLB draft was held from July 9, 2023, to July 11, 2023, at Lumen Field, Washington, United States.

A. Junior Caminero was the youngest MLB player in 2019 at 19 years old.

A. The Pittsburgh Pirates got the first pick in the MLB draft in 2023.

A. The Pittsburgh Pirates won the 2023 MLB draft. 

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