ATLANTA — Knoxville native Spencer Strider made his MLB debut for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
He pitched one inning, coming in the seventh frame. He gave up two hits, one of them being a solo home run.
The former Christian Academy of Knoxville pitcher is known for the speed on his fastball. He threw 10 four-seamer fastballs that were all over 98 miles per hour. One of his pitches hit 100 miles per hour.
Strider has had quite the journey this season, pitching in low A, high A, AA and AAA before making it to The Show.
He was called up Friday before making his first appearance on the mound in the big leagues.
