The only player selected ahead of Jameson Taillon in the 2010 MLB Draft is in his fifth year in the majors and already has an MVP award to his credit.
While Taillon may never measure up to Bryce Harper's standards — few will — the right-hander will finally get the chance to realize his big-league dream this week.
The Pirates announced Tuesday that Taillon will start Wednesday night against the Mets, finally making his major-league debut on the heels of two seasons wiped out by an elbow injury.
"Used to practice my autograph all day in middle school, and I would dream of making the call to my family and friends," Taillon tweeted Tuesday afternoon, adding: "Crazy to think of how many people worked so hard with me and helped me on this journey!