MLB Draft 2023: Who Will Be the No. 1 Pick?
The highly anticipated MLB Draft is finally here, and baseball fans are eager to find out who will be the No. 1 pick. The draft will kick off with the first and second rounds on Sunday, July 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, and Detroit Tigers have the first three selections, and all eyes are on them to see who they will choose.
The draft will continue on Monday at 2 p.m. ET with rounds 3-10, and it will conclude on Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET with rounds 11-20. It’s an exciting time for young baseball players who have worked hard to get to this point in their careers.
First-round Order
Here is the first-round order for the 2023 MLB Draft:
1. Pittsburgh Pirates
2. Washington Nationals
3. Detroit Tigers
4. Texas Rangers
5. Minnesota Twins
6. Oakland Athletics
7. Cincinnati Reds
8. Kansas City Royals
9. Colorado Rockies
10. Miami Marlins
11. Los Angeles Angels
12. Arizona Diamondbacks
13. Chicago Cubs
14. Boston Red Sox
15. Chicago White Sox
16. San Francisco Giants
17. Baltimore Orioles
18. Milwaukee Brewers
19. Tampa Bay Rays
20. Toronto Blue Jays
21. St. Louis Cardinals
22. Seattle Mariners
23. Cleveland Guardians
24. Atlanta Braves
25. San Diego Padres
26. New York Yankees
27. Philadelphia Phillies
28. Houston Astros
29. Seattle Mariners (Compensation for free agent loss)
30. Tampa Bay Rays (Compensation for free agent loss)
31. New York Mets (Compensation for free agent loss)
32. Milwaukee Brewers (Compensation for free agent loss)
33. Minnesota Twins (Compensation for free agent loss)
34. Miami Marlins (Compensation for free agent loss)
35. Los Angeles Dodgers (Compensation for free agent loss)
36. Detroit Tigers (Compensation for free agent loss)
37. Cincinnati Reds (Compensation for free agent loss)
38. Oakland Athletics (Compensation for free agent loss)
Bonus Pool Allotments
Each team has been allocated a specific bonus pool amount for the draft. Here are the full bonus pool amounts for each team:
1. Pittsburgh Pirates – $16,185,700.00
2. Detroit Tigers – $15,747,200.00
3. Washington Nationals – $14,502,400.00
4. Minnesota Twins – $14,345,600.00
5. Oakland Athletics – $14,255,600.00
6. Cincinnati Reds – $13,785,200.00
7. Seattle Mariners – $13,170,900.00
8. Miami Marlins – $12,829,600.00
9. Kansas City Royals – $12,313,500.00
10. Colorado Rockies – $11,909,800.00
11. Arizona Diamondbacks – $11,084,300.00
12. Milwaukee Brewers – $10,950,600.00
13. Tampa Bay Rays – $10,872,100.00
14. Baltimore Orioles – $10,534,800.00
15. Boston Red Sox – $10,295,100.00
16. Texas Rangers – $9,925,300.00
17. San Francisco Giants – $9,916,900.00
18. Chicago White Sox – $9,072,800.00
19. Chicago Cubs – $8,962,000.00
20. Cleveland Guardians – $8,736,700.00
21. New York Mets – $8,440,400.00
22. Atlanta Braves – $8,341,700.00
23. Los Angeles Angels – $8,328,900.00
24. Los Angeles Dodgers – $7,274,600.00
25. Houston Astros – $6,747,900.00
26. Toronto Blue Jays – $6,529,700.00
27. St. Louis Cardinals – $6,375,100.00
28. San Diego Padres – $5,416,000.00
29. New York Yankees – $5,299,400.00
30. Philadelphia Phillies – $5,185,500.00
The bonus pool allotments play a crucial role in the draft process as teams must manage their budgets and make strategic decisions on how to allocate their funds.
As the draft unfolds, fans can expect live updates, news, and analysis from various sources, including ESPN and The Athletic. The No. 1 pick is always highly anticipated as it sets the tone for the rest of the draft and can have a significant impact on a team’s future.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, and Detroit Tigers hold the key to the top three picks in the draft. All three teams will have the opportunity to select a highly talented player who could potentially become a future star in the MLB.
Baseball fans around the world will be glued to their screens to see which players get chosen and how their favorite teams shape their future. The MLB Draft is an exciting time for both players and fans alike, as it represents a new chapter in the sport and offers hope for the future.
So, who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft? Tune in on Sunday, July 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN to find out and join the conversation as the draft unfolds.