The 2009 Major League Baseball draft was held June 9 to June 11 at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.
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The Los Angeles Angels selected Mike Trout 25th overall. Trout is an 11× All-Star, 3× American League MVP, and 9× Silver Slugger as outfielder.
The Washington Nationals selected Stephen Strasburg first overall. The 3× All-Star helped lead the Nationals to a 2019 World Series win.
The San Francisco Giants selected Zack Wheeler 6th overall. He was a 2021 All-Star and led the National League in strikeouts.
Dustin Ackley
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Dustin Michael Ackley is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees.
2009 Major League Baseball draft
…at outfield. Key All-Star * Player did not sign Pick Player Team Position School 1 Stephen Strasburg Washington Nationals Pitcher San Diego State 2 Dustin Ackley Seattle Mariners Outfielder North Carolina 3 Donavan Tate San Diego Padres Outfielder Cartersville High School (GA) 4 Tony Sanchez Pittsburgh Pirates…
Ackley with the New York Yankees in 2015
Ackley at the 2009 College World Series
Ackley during his tenure with the Seattle Mariners in 2012