Jared Jones came into camp looking like he was destined to start the year in AAA, he then earned a rotation spot in camp, and now he’s earned his way into Pirates history.
He’s the first Pirates’ pitcher in over three decades to strike out ten in his MLB debut. The last being the late great Tim Wakefield in his 1992 who also struck out ten in his MLB debut. Only Nick Maddox with 11 (1907) and Dick Hall with 12 (1955) have more.
His 22 whiffs were the most since any pitcher in their MLB debut since at least 2009.