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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz
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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

Less than a year after he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Paul Skenes will make his MLB debut on Saturday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Skenes' promotion caps off a meteoric rise for the 21-year-old ace. He was absolutely dominant in his brief AAA stint, so much so that he didn't leave Pittsburgh's front office with much choice other than to promote him. The Pirates are currently under .500 on the season, but with Skenes and fellow phenom Jared Jones now atop their rotation, they have a legitimate chance to make the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade.

Which brings us to today's quiz of the day. MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. Only time will tell how Skenes will fair in the big leagues. So, with that in mind, how many of the top overall picks can you name in six minutes?

Good luck!

SCORE:
0/59
TIME:
6:00
2023 / PIT / P
Paul Skenes
2022 / BAL / SS
Jackson Holliday
2021 / PIT / C
Henry Davis
2020 / DET / 3B
Spencer Torkelson
2019 / BAL / C
Adley Rutschman
2018 / DET / P
Casey Mize
2017 / MIN / SS
Royce Lewis
2016 / PHI / OF
Mickey Moniak
2015 / ARI / SS
Dansby Swanson
2014 / HOU / P
Brady Aiken
2013 / HOU / P
Mark Appel
2012 / HOU / SS
Carlos Correa
2011 / PIT / P
Gerrit Cole
2010 / WAS / OF
Bryce Harper
2009 / WAS / P
Stephen Strasburg
2008 / TB / SS
Tim Beckham
2007 / TB / P
David Price
2006 / KC / P
Luke Hochevar
2005 / ARI / SS
Justin Upton
2004 / SD / SS
Matt Bush
2003 / TB / OF
Delmon Young
2002 / PIT / P
Bryan Bullington
2001 / MIN / C
Joe Mauer
2000 / FLA / 1B
Adrian Gonzalez
1999 / TB / OF
Josh Hamilton
1998 / PHI / OF
Pat Burrell
1997 / DET / P
Matt Anderson
1996 / PIT / P
Kris Benson
1995 / CAL / OF
Darin Erstad
1994 / NYM / P
Paul Wilson
1993 / SEA / SS
Alex Rodriguez
1992 / HOU / 3B
Phil Nevin
1991 / NYY / P
Brien Taylor
1990 / ATL / SS
Chipper Jones
1989 / BAL / P
Ben McDonald
1988 / SD / P
Andy Benes
1987 / SEA / OF
Ken Griffey, Jr.
1986 / PIT / 3B
Jeff King
1985 / MIL / C
B.J. Surhoff
1984 / NYM / OF
Shawn Abner
1983 / MIN / P
Tim Belcher
1982 / CHC / SS
Shawon Dunston
1981 / SEA / P
Mike Moore
1980 / NYM / OF
Darryl Strawberry
1979 / SEA / OF
Al Chambers
1978 / ATL / 3B
Bob Horner
1977 / CHW / OF
Harold Baines
1976 / HOU / P
Floyd Bannister
1975 / CAL / C
Danny Goodwin
1974 / SD / SS
Bill Almon
1973 / TEX / P
David Clyde
1972 / SD / 3B
Dave Roberts
1971 / CHW / C
Danny Goodwin
1970 / SD / C
Mike Ivie
1969 / WSH / OF
Jeff Burroughs
1968 / NYM / SS
Tim Foli
1967 / NYY / 1B
Ron Blomberg
1966 / NYM / C
Steve Chilcott
1965 / KCA / OF
Rick Monday

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