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2028 Baseball Eligibles (23)

Stephen Strasburg had an intriguing career that set the precedent for managing pitcher's arms in the modern era. He was the First Overall Pick in 2009 and debuted for the Nationals the following year, in what was arguably the most highly anticipated pitching debut by an American player. However, he only appeared in 17 games in his first two years as he underwent Tommy John…
Tyler Clippard was a decent Relief Pitcher over 16 years, though like many bullpen specialists, he played for multiple organizations. Clippard began (and ended) his career with the Washington Nationals, and in his first run in D.C., he was twice an All-Star (2011 & 2014) and had a 32-Save campaign in 2012.  That first run with the Nationals was his peak, but he would later…
Yadier Molina is considered one of the best defensive catchers in baseball history. He played his entire career for the St. Louis Cardinals, from 2004 to 2022, and was one of the most successful catchers in the National League. Molina became the Cardinals' starting catcher in 2005, after debuting the year before. However, he really broke out in 2008, with his first season batting over…
Zack Britton debuted for the Baltimore Orioles in 2011 and began his career as a middle reliever. Although he pitched well, he wasn't particularly outstanding. However, in 2014, he unexpectedly worked his way into the closing role and converted 37 of 41 save opportunities. This helped the O's make the playoffs, and Britton finished the year with a 1.65 ERA and a 0.904 WHIP. In…