
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
