2023 MLB Draft Picks Making Major League Debuts

As the 2024 minor league season wraps up, most draftees have completed their first professional seasons, with few achieving significant innings pitched. In contrast, Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal and Atlanta Braves' Chris Sale are both contenders for the Cy Young Award, with Skubal aiming for a rare pitching triple crown alongside Sale, who currently holds the advantage. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals are shifting focus to promising Single-A prospects like Nolan Sparks, who has a notable strikeout rate, and Michael Watson, who impresses with a high whiff rate despite his undrafted status. Additionally, Paul Skenes, the first overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, continues to excel as a rookie, boasting a strong strikeout record and garnering attention from opposing teams. The performances of these emerging players highlight the ongoing developments and challenges within each team's roster as they navigate the season's final stretch.