Bypassing The Minor Leagues

The Chicago Cubs were part of MLB Histroy today in Cincinnati when they took the first pitch from Reds starter Mike Leake. For only the 21st time in the history of the game a player has skipped the minor leagues and jumped straight to the majors after being drafted.

The list of players who skipped the minors and debuted in the bigs.

2009 Mike Leake (Reds)
2000 Xavier Nady (Padres)
1995 Ariel Prieto (A's)
1993 Darren Dreifort (Dodgers)
1989 John Olerud (Blue Jays)

1988 Jim Abbott (Angels)
1985 Pete Incaviglia (Expos)
1978 Tim Conroy (A's)
1978 Bob Horner (Braves)
1978 Brian Milner (Blue Jays)

1978 Mike Morgan (A's)

1973 David Clyde (Rangers)
1973 Dave Winfield (Padres)
1973 Eddie Bane (Twins)
1973 Dick Ruthven (Phillies)

1972 Dave Roberts (Padres)

1971 Pete Broberg (Senators)
1971 Rob Ellis (Brewers)
1971 Burt Hooten (Cubs)
1969 Steve Dunning (Indians)

1967 Mike Adamson (Orioles)