Sal Frelick had a spectacular MLB debut as he helped orchestrate a 4-3 Milwaukee Brewers victory over the Atlanta Braves. The rookie went 3-3 in the game with all of his hits being singles. In the sixth inning he collected a game tying RBI and in the eighth a go-ahead RBI SAC fly. On top of all this offense he also had two unreal defensive highlights from the same inning.
His debut was aired on national television and certainly was one for the ages. His performance has put fans around the league on notice. Here are some mentions that he got on social media from big accounts such as Barstool Sports, Codify, ESPN, and more.
MLB world put on notice after Sal Frelick of the Milwaukee Brewers had an spectacular debut.
Sal Frelick is the 1st player in Brewers franchise history with 3+ hits & 2 RBI in his MLB debut.
He is the 6th player over the last 25 seasons with 3 hits & the game-winning RBI in his MLB debut. pic.twitter.com/1gSS1Rh6JP
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 23, 2023
Living An Actual Dream: Brewers Prospect Sal Frelick Just Had One Of The Greatest MLB Debuts In The History Of The Game https://t.co/tEyN1kQeIh pic.twitter.com/i06mpBZMo2
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 23, 2023
How much better is Sal Frelick’s debut gonna get??? pic.twitter.com/bAG17GrKXC
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 23, 2023
Still can’t believe this big league debut by Sal Frelick!
3-for-3 at the plate with 2 RBI & these 2 catches in the same inning!pic.twitter.com/SHNtw3OK55— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) July 23, 2023
What a debut for Sal Frelick! 👏 @Ken_Rosenthal talks with Sal after his big night in the Brewers 4-3 win pic.twitter.com/wSTgHm207o
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 23, 2023
Sal Frelick, current King Of Milwaukee: “I just really want to come here and be that spark plug.”
The only downside to Frelick’s debut? His mom couldn’t be here today because she had to watch the family dog. pic.twitter.com/NRtaUpCikX
— Curt Hogg (@CyrtHogg) July 23, 2023
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