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. Showing no signs of any nerves,

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.

Johnson, drafted last summer, was one of the most prolific college pitchers during his last two seasons at Dallas Baptist.