The Kansas City Royals chose Creel with their first round pick of the 1980 draft (4th overall.)

He never lived up to expectations and finished his career with a record of 5 wins, 14 losses, and a 5.60 ERA.

He concluded his career as a relief pitcher by hurling 9.2 innings in his last season for the 1987 Texas Rangers.

He ranks 6th on the all-time list for most victories by a high school pitcher by recording 55 wins from 1974 through 1977.

On March 22, 1977, Creel threw 15 innings against Irving High School and recorded 26 strikeouts.