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Susac's Historic MLB Debut: A Blazing Start
8 Apr
Summary
- Daniel Susac had a remarkable MLB debut, reaching base in all four plate appearances.
- His performance tied a 1992 record for a Hall of Fame catcher.
- Susac's early success surpasses current Giants catcher Patrick Bailey's start.
Daniel Susac, a 24-year-old catcher, has burst onto the Major League Baseball scene with an exceptional start for the Giants. On April 2, Susac made his highly anticipated MLB debut against the New York Mets. He immediately impressed, going 3-for-3 with a walk, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances.
This remarkable opening performance placed Susac in rare company, achieving a feat that had not been accomplished since 1992, according to OptaSTATS. His strong start continued in recent games, including a performance against the Philadelphia Phillies in San Francisco. With an accumulated five hits in his initial at-bats, Susac achieved something unprecedented in over 50 years of baseball history.
Susac's journey to the Giants involved a previous draft selection by the Athletics in 2022, followed by a Rule 5 Draft selection by the Minnesota Twins in December, and subsequent trade to San Francisco. His current hitting success, with six hits after a 3-for-4 performance in a Giants win, already exceeds that of regular catcher Patrick Bailey, who has had a slow start to the season.
