The 2005 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. It is widely considered to be one of the b
The Diamondbacks drafted Justin Upton first overall. Upton was a 4× All-Star and 3× Silver Slugger Award winner.
The Royals selected Alex Gordon 2nd overall. He was an 8× Gold Glove Award winner at outfield and 3× All-Star.
Washington selected Ryan Zimmerman 4th overall. The 2× All-Star and Silver Slugger had his number retired by the Nationals in 2022.
Milwaukee selected Ryan Braun 5th overall. The 2011 National League MVP was a 6× All-Star and 5× Silver Slugger Award winner.
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Ryan Joseph Braun is an American former professional baseball player. A left fielder, he played his entire career for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2020. Braun also playe
2005 Major League Baseball draft
…15 years to reach the Majors before September 1 the same year. Zimmerman and Boston's Craig Hansen joined their Major League clubs in September 2005. Ryan Braun was the first 2005 draftee to be selected to an All-Star Game. He was voted in as a starter in 2008. Jacoby Ellsbury and Clay Buchholz were the first…
Braun with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018
Braun batting in 2008
Braun accepts his 2011 National League MVP award from 1989 American League winner Robin Yount.
Braun accepting his 2011 Silver Slugger Award from Brewers owner Mark Attanasio