NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Steven Matz made his major league debut for the New York Mets on June 28, and let’s just say he arrived with authority.
The 24-year-old lefty had six strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings and gave up only two earned runs in the 7-2 win over Cincinnati. He was even more impressive with the bat, going 3 for 3 with a record-setting four RBIs.
What else do you need to know about the prized rookie? Here are five things:
His performance at the plate was no fluke: Matz has a reputation for being an all-around athlete.