The San Francisco Giants selected Clayton Blackburn in the 2011 draft, and he quickly emerged as one of the team’s top pitching prospects, leading many to believe he could play a significant role upon reaching the majors.
The Giants selected Blackburn in the 16th round out of Edmond Santa Fe High School in Oklahoma. As a high school prospect, it was a minor surprise that the Giants were even able to agree to terms with him after selecting him that late in the draft.
The 6’3″ right-hander made his professional debut in 2011, and quickly put his name on the map.