Nine years after going No. 1 overall in the MLB draft, Mark Appel is finally set for his Major League Baseball debut.
According to ESPN, the Philadelphia Phillies called Appel up to the big leagues Saturday after placing reliever Connor Brogdon on the COVID-19 list.
The 30-year-old Appel tweeted the following about the landmark moment:
Mark AppelCompletely overwhelmed. I have so many thoughts I want to share but can’t find the words, so I’ll just say this:<br><br>I’m thankful.<br><br>Today, I get to play a game I love as a Major League Baseball player.