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The Atlanta Braves called up infield prospect Vaughn Grissom out of necessity to start Wednesday’s game.
They are currently dealing with several injuries in the middle of the infield, so they picked Grissom from their Double-A team.
This doesn’t mean that Grissom isn’t talented: he is, and it’s evident.
Injuries presented him with an opportunity: it will be up to him to take advantage of it.
Apparently, the team is willing to give him an extended look, as they search for solutions.
The most important thing is that the player didn’t seem rattled during his MLB debut on Wednesday.
Quite the contrary, in fact: he looked like a natural.
Memorable MLB debut in the books.
Encore tonight 🎬 pic.twitter.com/7GGyJwJTSa
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) August 12, 2022
That day, he went 2-for-4 with a home run (a 412-foot shot off Darwinzon Hernandez) and a stolen base to fuel a Braves win over the Boston Red Sox.
Part Of The Braves’ Future (And Present)
Grissom joined Michael Harris III as the two 21-year-olds in Atlanta’s lineup.
Harris has progressed nicely since being called up a few months ago: can Grissom do the same?
A bat-first prospect, he had been having a stellar season in the minors before getting the call.
He started the year in High-A, and was slashing an impressive .312/.404/.487 with 11 home runs and 20 stolen bases before being promoted to Double-A.
There, he was even better, hitting .363/.408/.516 with three long balls and seven thefts in 98 trips to the plate.
That earned himself a call-up to Atlanta.
It’s likely that he still needs some more at-bats in the high minors, but as long as Grissom can produce, he will likely keep playing for the Braves.
He is off to a tremendous start, and the organization seems ready to give him playing time, which is all that a young player needs.