A visual recap of Day 1 of the 2013 MLB Draft
On Thursday night, MLB teams gathered to participate in the 2013 MLB Draft -- an annual ritual of reinvention and replenishment for Major League clubs.
Astros fans were awfully excited for the first pick:
And that first pick turned out to be RHP Mark Appel:
The Cubs drafted 3B Kris Bryant, and we got a little confused:
Either Kobe's looking to follow in Michael Jordan's footsteps or the @cubs drafted a different K. Bryant. #MLBDraft
- Cut4 (@Cut4) June 6, 2013
RHP Kohl Stewart went fourth overall, and we're hoping the Twins liked him mostly for his sewing skills:
When it was time for the Indians to pick their newest prospect, Cleveland chose outfielder, singer and Ron Weasley look-alike Clint Frazier:
Braden Shipley's facial hair didn't impress:
But his friend in the striped shirt had more than enough for everyone:
Phillies pick J.P. Crawford (cousin of Carl Crawford) rocked a super-awesome bow tie:
And Nick Ciuffo brought the classy baseball-themed cuff links:
Even Reds representative Eric Davis was looking fly:
"Why yes, this jacket is Tom Ford. Thank you for asking." #MLBDraft twitter.com/Cut4/status/34…
- Cut4 (@Cut4) June 7, 2013
As the draft continued, we forgot what sport we were watching:
Miami Heat championship odds dropping with the Dodgers' selection of Chris Anderson. #MLBDraft
- Cut4 (@Cut4) June 7, 2013
But Tony La Russa had our back:
Even if we made a little fun of him:
"No, I said MOTTE, not LYNN! Wait, who is this?" #MLBDraft twitter.com/Cut4/status/34…
- Cut4 (@Cut4) June 7, 2013
While the night was drawing to a close, Chipper Jones got us excited for the future:
Shea Jones-2022 draft pick twitter.com/RealCJ10/statu…
- Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) June 7, 2013
And baseball's grandpa gave us wonderful parting words:
And that's a wrap on Day 1 of the #MLBDraft. In the words of Tommy Lasorda: "Goodnight, get your rest and have fun."
- Cut4 (@Cut4) June 7, 2013
-- Dakota Gardner / MLB.com
(Main picture via Jim Sundberg)