Alex Lodise was added to High-A Rome just hours before his debut. He was penciled into the No. 2 spot immediately, meaning they’re expecting a strong contribution from him at the plate.
The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 second-round and Dick Howser Trophy winner out of Florida State was up for the task of making a good first impression, and that’s intentionally understating it.
He finished his professional baseball debut going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and three RBIs. Both base hits came off the bat at over 97 miles per hour, according to Rome Emperors’ broadcast and media relations coordinator Gavin Booker.