Brewers rookie Sal Frelick has MLB debut for the ages; fans in uproar over top prospect

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When players make their MLB debut, one hit or one clean inning on the mound is a great day and a great start to a career. That’s all one could really ask for. 

For Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Sal Frelick, Saturday afternoon against the Atlanta Braves was filled with more moments than he probably thought likely as he made his debut in front of family and friends. 

Frelick, an outfielder who ranks as the Brewers’ second-best prospect per MLB Pipeline, finished his debut 3-for-3 from the plate with a crucial sacrifice fly that contributed to his first two RBIs, and had highlight-reel plays in right field that Brewers fans hope won’t stop coming in the near and distant future. 

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Sal Frelick of the Brewers slides safely back to first base during the Atlanta Braves game at American Family Field on July 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

The first moment of Frelick’s dream debut came when he check swung at the dish after stepping up for his first at-bat. He was shifted in the infield, which worked in his favor as he squirted one to third base and, hitting from the left side, quickly got to first base for his first big league hit. 

It might not have had the biggest exit velocity, but hey, a hit is a hit and it’s a moment Frelick will never forget. Brewers veteran leader Willy Adames made sure of it as he retrieved the ball for Frelick to keep forever. 

But that was just the tip of the iceberg for Frelick, who singled in his next at-bat to lead off the bottom of the fifth. It was a ground ball that went through to Ronald Acuna Jr. in right field to stay hitting 1.000 in