June 25, 20224 yr I didn't realize that he was even still in the game, but congratulations to Mark Appel for finally getting to realize his dream! https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/06/25/mark-appel-2013-no-1-pick-called-up-mlb-first-time-career-phillies
June 26, 20224 yr I definitely did a double take when I saw this headline. He retired for a couple years, but came back to the Phillies last year. He converted to a full time reliever this year and is posting impressive numbers in AAA. Great baseball story I love moments like this!
June 26, 20224 yr He was technically a double draft bust as he was drafted by Pirates in 2012, as the number 8 pick, but did not sign. Good for him to finally make his debut, but it goes to show that no matter how touted a guy is coming into a draft, he just may not work out. When he went to Astros everyone thought he would help carry the team for years. Turns out they did not need him.
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