Mark Appel, the first overall pick in the 2013 draft, made his long-awaited MLB debut Wednesday night during the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the Atlanta Braves.
With the Phillies trailing the Braves 4-1, Appel took the mound during the top of the ninth at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park. He held the defending champs off the board, needing just 10 pitches to get out of the frame. He finished with one strikeout and one hit allowed and received a rousing ovation from the Philadelphia fans.
Now 30, Appel was made the top selection nine years ago by the Houston Astros.