The 2004 Major League Baseball draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams. The draft marked the first time three play
Detroit selected Justin Verlander second overall. He is a 9× All-Star, 3× AL Cy Young winner, and the 2011 AL MVP. He has led the American League in: strikeouts 5×, wins 4×, and ERA 2×.
The Pirates selected Neil Walker 11th overall. He was named the 2014 Silver Slugger at second base.
The Angels selected Jered Weaver 12th overall. The 3× All-Star led the American League in wins twice.
Kansas City selected Billy Butler 14th overall. In 2012, the man known as "Country Breakfast" was named an All-Star and Silver Slugger at DH
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Jered David Weaver is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres. Weaver was drafted in the first rou
2004 Major League Baseball draft
…was killed in a car accident a day after his only start of the 2009 season. During the 2012 season, first round picks Philip Humber, Homer Bailey, and Jered Weaver threw no hitters (Humber's was a perfect game). MLB.com - 2004 Draft page…
Weaver with the Angels in 2012
Weaver warming up in the bullpen in 2008.