Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez shares 'pretty special' moment with dad after MLB debut

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When Grayson Rodriguez's impressive five-inning MLB debut was finished, the right-hander had the opportunity to reconnect with his biggest supporter — his father.

His family members were in the game room at Globe Life Field, not far from the visiting clubhouse. Shortly after Rodriguez entered the room, he shared a warm embrace with his father, Gilbert. 

Tears began to flow down Rodriguez's face as he rested on his dad's shoulder.

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Grayson Rodriguez #30 of the Baltimore Orioles throws a pitch during his Major League debut against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 5, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)

The emotions of Rodriguez's big day poured out. At the time, no one cared about the Orioles' 5-2 loss to the Rangers because the 23-year-old pitcher had just experienced his lifelong dream come true in his home state.

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"I grew up watching the Texas Rangers. A lot of memories at the old ballpark," said Rodriguez, the Orioles’ top prospect. "Getting to come and throw here is pretty special."

Rodriguez's path to the big leagues was not as smooth as he had probably hoped. He was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on the last day of Spring Training after he failed to perform well enough to make it into Baltimore's rotation.

Grayson Rodriguez #30 of the Baltimore Orioles prepares to throw a pitch during the first inning of his Major League debut against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 05, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo