Cole Young’s major league debut for the Seattle Mariners was nothing short of electrifying. The 21-year-old infielder, called up from Triple-A Tacoma just days ago, delivered a walk-off RBI in extra innings to lift the Mariners over the Minnesota Twins, 5-4, on Saturday night. Young’s grounder up the first-base line in the 11th inning brought home the winning run, making him the first player in Mariners history to notch a walk-off plate appearance in his first career game.
Young, who was drafted 21st overall in 2022 and quickly rose through the ranks as one of baseball’s top prospects, had already impressed in Triple-A with a .366 batting average in May. His call-up came as the Mariners shuffled their lineup due to a string of injuries, and Young immediately proved his value both at the plate and in the field.
As anticipation builds for tonight’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, all eyes are on whether Young will start again. Barring any last-minute developments, he is expected to be in the lineup at second base, providing much-needed stability and energy as the Mariners continue to battle for the top spot in the AL West.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Young can keep the momentum going as Seattle faces Baltimore’s Tomoyuki Sugano on the mound. With his historic debut and the Mariners’ recent surge, tonight’s game promises even more drama—and perhaps another headline moment from the team’s newest star.
