These MLB players went straight to the majors

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates told No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes that he will begin in the minor leagues. While it is disappointing we get robbed of seeing one of the league’s most exciting pitching prospects right out of the gate, the move is not unprecedented. In the history of the MLB, only 23 players have ever been brought straight to the major leagues, with only three such moves since 2000.

Year Drafted: 1967

School: University of Southern California

Team Drafted By: Baltimore Orioles

Year Drafted: 1969

School: Stanford University

Team Drafted By: Cleveland

Year Drafted: 1971

School: University of Texas

Team Drafted By: Chicago Cubs

Accolades: 1x All-Star, 1981 World Series, NLCS MVP

Year Drafted: 1971

School: Michigan State

Team Drafted By: Milwaukee Brewers

Year Drafted: 1971

School: Dartmouth

Team Drafted By: Washington Senators

Year Drafted: 1972

School: University of Oregon

Team Drafted By: San Diego Padres

Year Drafted: 1973

School: Fresno State

Team Drafted By: Philadelphia Phillies

Accolades: 2x All-Star, 1980 World Series

Year Drafted: 1973

School: University of Minnesota

Team Drafted By: San Diego Padres

Accolades: Hall of Fame, 12x All-Star, 1992 World Series, 7x Gold Glove, 6x Silver Slugger

Year Drafted: 1973

School: Westchester High School

Team Drafted By: Texas Rangers

Year Drafted: 1973

School: Arizona State

Team Drafted By: Minnesota Twins

Year Drafted: 1975

School: Clemson

Team Drafted By: Oakland Athletics

Year Drafted: 1978

School: Valley High School

Team Drafted By: Oakland Athletics

Accolades: 1x All-Star, 2001 World Series, good Immaculate Grid answer (he pitched for 12 teams)

Year Drafted: 1978

School: Arizona State

Team Drafted By: Atlanta Braves

Accolades: Rookie of the Year, 1x All-Star

Year Drafted: 1978

School: Gateway High School

Team Drafted By: Oakland Athletics

Year Drafted: 1978

School: TCU

Team Drafted By: Toronto Blue Jays

Year Drafted: 1985

School: Oklahoma State

Team Drafted By: Texas Rangers

Year Drafted: 1988

School: Michigan

Team Drafted By: California Angels

Accolades: Threw a no-hitter

Year Drafted: 1989

School: Washington State

Team Drafted By: Toronto Blue Jays

Accolades: 2x All-Star, 2x World Series, 3x Gold Glove, 1993 Batting Title

Year Drafted: 1993

School: Wichita State

Team Drafted By: Los Angeles Dodgers

Year Drafted: 1995

School: Fajardo Regional College

Team Drafted By: Oakland Athletics

Year Drafted: 2000

School: Cal

Team Drafted By: San Diego Padres

Accolades: 2012 World Series

Year Drafted: 2009

School: Arizona State

Team Drafted By: Cincinnati Reds

Accolades: 1x Gold Glove

Year Drafted: 2020

School: Tennessee

Team Drafted By: Chicago White Sox