Now this is one way to kick off your highly anticipated MLB career!
On Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets prospect — and former first-round pick — Brett Baty made his MLB debut to much fanfare. After putting up great numbers in the minors, Baty was able to get his shot after a rash of injuries cut through the Mets’ infield depth this past week.
And in his first ever MLB at bat — on his first swing, no less! — Baty smoked a down-the-middle breaking ball to right field for a two-run homer at the top of the second. Talk about a perfect way to start your major league baseball career!
A two-run homer in @baty_brett's FIRST career at bat 😱
(via @Mets)pic.twitter.com/WCQiNKFXz5
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 17, 2022
What a moment for Baty. And the reaction of his family in the stands to the home run is just so sweet too!
The reaction of Brett Baty's family to his first homer is everything pic.twitter.com/Zl0ydKWHIe
— SNY (@SNYtv) August 17, 2022
Headed into Wednesday’s game, Baty was a +425 to hit a home run, according to BetMGM, so the 22-year-old is already living up to the hype. This moment was surely something special for Baty, his family, and Mets fans all over.
