The 2005 MLB draft took place on June 7 of that year. The Diamondbacks were coming off a record-setting loss season in 2004 and got to “enjoy” the questionable honour of making the first pick. With that pick they chose and signed Justin Upton, for $6,100,000.
Despite the criticism and discussion of him on the web and also on this website, Justin Upton proved to be a fine pick. The 35-year old (it is his birthday today, on August 25, happy birthday, Justin!) is probably close to retirement and has provided sub-par offence the last 4 years, but 4 All Star selections and a 30+ bWAR is production you can only hope for from your first round pick.