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Rookie Outfielder Makes Historic MLB Debut in Playoffs
2 Oct
Summary
- 23-year-old outfielder's MLB debut
- First player in franchise history to debut in postseason
- Sixth player in modern era to do so
In a historic moment for the Cleveland team, 23-year-old outfielder Chase DeLauter made his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon. DeLauter, the team's first-round pick in 2022, became the first player in franchise history and just the sixth in the modern era to make his MLB debut in the postseason.
Facing the high-stakes pressure of a win-or-go-home wild card elimination game, DeLauter's debut was anything but conventional. While it may not have been flawless, the young player's performance was marked by fearlessness as he took the field under the bright lights of the playoffs.
DeLauter's journey to the big leagues has been anything but straightforward, but his historic debut on Wednesday has cemented his place in the team's history. As the Cleveland squad continues to battle in the postseason, all eyes will be on this promising young outfielder and the impact he can make on the team's pursuit of a championship.
