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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Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He has also played in MLB for the Houston Astros, New York Mets, and San Francisco
2004 Major League Baseball draft
…and runs scored (188) in the process. Huston Street, drafted in the supplemental first round, was the first 2004 draftee to make the major leagues. Justin Verlander was the first 2004 draftee to be selected to an All-Star Game in 2007. Dustin Pedroia, drafted in the second round, was the first 2004 draftee to be…
Verlander with the Detroit Tigers in 2016
Verlander (center) in the Florida Instructional League in September 2005
Verlander and his teammates celebrate after the final out of his first no-hitter.
Verlander pitching in 2008