The 2023 MLB season showcased many players who made their big-league MLB debut, but five deserve honorable mention. Getting called up to the big leagues is exciting and nerve-racking, but a dream comes true for many up-and-coming players. Five players that stood out this season are as follows:
- Andrew Abbot
- Wilyer Abreu
- Garret Acton
- Jordyn Adams
- Ty Adcock
Five Players Who Made Their Big League MLB Debut in 2023
Andrew Abbot
Andrew Abbot O5.5 Ks✅
Welcome to the big leagues!💰pic.twitter.com/8hxYUMNdpW
— Devin’s Bookie (@DevinsBookie) June 6, 2023
Abbott, who pitches for the Cincinnati Reds, put out many quality starts in the minors and proved that he was ready to make the right of passage into the big leagues. He showcased success in MLB through a small sample size early on in the 2023 season. He finished the season with an ERA of 3.87 and a record of 8-6. Not bad for his first big league stats in MLB.
Wilyer Abreu
Wilyer Abreu's first big league homer is an absolute bomb! pic.twitter.com/8DFFfzrxqG
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 24, 2023
Achieving the milestone of getting your first home run as a rookie is satisfying and gratifying and provides a big step in your career in the majors. Abreu hit his first MLB home run for the Boston Red Sox, and it was a beauty back on August 23rd of this season. He finished the 2023 season with a .316 batting average, nine walks, 24 hits, 14 RBI.
Garret Acton
And one of those dudes I hope they put on the fast track is Garret Acton in Lansing. https://t.co/QaJ9h9741a
— Carson S. (@CarsonDeonS) September 11, 2021
Jordyn Adams
The Los Angeles Angels are calling up Jordyn Adams to the majors. pic.twitter.com/DsUdlDyBnh
— Milb Central (@milb_central) August 1, 2023
Center fielder Jordyn Adams from the Los Angeles Angels offered a vital piece of athleticism in the 2018 MLB draft. After his dad’s footsteps, Zeke Adams, the Defensive Line coach at North Carolina, Jordyn is committed to baseball and football. Adams has an impressive athletic profile. He is a valuable asset through his speed as an MLB player. Since 2018, he was projected to grow into an above-average center fielder.
Ty Adcock
Shoutout Ty Adcock https://t.co/VV4aVNCrxg
— James Martini (@jamesmartinisb) September 23, 2023
Adcock plays for the Seattle Mariners, and his 2023 season was impressive through a small sample size. He recorded a 3.45 ERA, 15.2 innings pitched, 11 strikeouts, and a 0.70 WHIP. Adcock is already achieving milestones in his MLB career, pitching more than eight innings without allowing a hitter to walk.
Who’s Your Favorite?
Do you have a favorite on this list? These five players showcased true talent by being called to the big leagues and making their MLB debut in 2023. It is always refreshing in baseball when rookies can shine and showcase their abilities as underdogs and underrated players. It is always impressive when rookies achieve things that haven’t been performed in baseball history and are making headlines in sports news. Congratulations to all the MLB debut rookies in 2023 and these five players on this list.
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