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Former Kentucky star Ryan Ritter hits a triple in MLB debut

Former Kentucky baseball star Ryan Ritter was called up by the Colorado Rockies this week.

Ritter wasted no time at the plate last night. In his Major League Baseball debut, Ritter started at short and delivered a triple for the Rockies.

Check it out:

Welcome the big leagues Ryan Ritter pic.twitter.com/tZdfIxB2ee

— DNVR Rockies (@DNVR_Rockies) June 7, 2025

Here’s another angle:

Ryan Ritter, Ladies and Gentlemen pic.twitter.com/pTMIwAnRZd

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 7, 2025

Ritter was 1-for-4 in his MLB debut for the struggling Rockies (12-51).