Ex-top pick Appel, 30, makes MLB debut for Phils

Former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel, a month shy of his 31st birthday, made his major debut Wednesday night and pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the host Philadelphia Phillies.

At 30 years and 349 days, Appel — whose baseball career included a three-season absence from the sport — is the oldest former top overall pick from the June draft (since 1965) at the time of his MLB debut.

The right-hander allowed one hit and recorded a strikeout…