The Pittsburgh Pirates made the first overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft and selected Paul Skenes, a left-handed pitcher from Louisiana State University who posted a 1.69 ERA in 122.2 innings for the 2023 champion Tigers with 72 hits allowed, 20 walks, and 209 strikeouts.
With their first selection in the draft, the 32nd overall pick, the Mets selected Colin Houck, a shortstop from Parkview High School in Lilburn. This past spring, Houck hit .487/.589/.857 in 40 games with 14 doubles, 3 triples, 8 homers, 16 stolen bases in 17 attempts, and 27 walks to 27 strikeouts.