In his first MLB game, Gunnar Henderson got off to a great start.
The Orioles prospect, who is ranked as baseball’s No. 2 prospect on MLB Pipeline, hit a home run vs. Triston McKenzie in his second career at-bat.
Baltimore originally drafted Henderson in the second round of the 2019 MLB draft out of high school, and the infielder soared up prospect rankings over the past few years. While he is a shortstop by trade, Henderson is playing third base in his MLB debut.
Henderson is one of many Baltimore top prospects to make their debut this year, following catcher Adley Rutshman, starting pitcher D.