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Appel arrives in big year for No. 1 draft picks

Washington Nationals shortstop Luis Garcia, left, pats Baltimore Orioles' Austin Hays on the head after Hays hit a double to complete the cycle, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Mark Appel walks in the outfield before the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. Appel, the 2013 No. 1 overall draft pick, received his first major league call-up Saturday at the age of 30. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Mark Appel smiles in the dugout before the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. Appel, the 2013 No. 1 overall draft pick, received his first major league call-up Saturday at the age of 30. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

Appel arrives in big year for No. 1 draft picks