Homer Bailey
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David Dewitt "Homer" Bailey Jr. is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds from 2007 through 2018, the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics in 2019, and the Minnesota Twins in 2020.
Bailey with the Cincinnati Reds
Bailey during spring training in 2008
Bailey with the Reds in 2009
2004 Major League Baseball draft
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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 players from the same university were chosen in the
first ten picks.
Detroit selected Justin Verlander second overall. He is a 9x All-Star, 3x AL Cy Young winner, and the 2011 AL MVP. He has led the American League in: strikeouts 5x, wins 4x, and ERA 2x.
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 3x 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