Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Johnson made his professional debut on Thursday, becoming the 24th player to go from the amateur draft to the major leagues without playing in the minors. The 22-year-old Johnson allowed five runs and four hits over 1 2/3 innings in an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson will become just the 24th player since the advent of the MLB draft to play in the big leagues without a minor league appearance.

In a bit of a surprise move, the Los Angeles Angels are breaking camp with right-handed pitcher Ryan Johnson. There are two major items of note here on Johnson. First off, he hasn't played a single game in the minors.