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Prospect watch: Jonah Heim gets first career hit in MLB debut

The Oakland A’s had an MLB debut on Tuesday, by catcher Jonah Heim. The 25-year-old made the Top 10 of our preseason Community Prospect List last winter, after breaking out with the bat in 2019 and rising up to Triple-A. He was added to the 40-man roster after the season, and now he’s getting his first look in the majors after seven long years in the minors.

Click here to read a full scouting report for the switch-hitting backstop, who rates as glove-first with his plus defense and arm but also offers strong on-base potential at the plate.