Top O's Prospect Adley Rutschman Hits First Major League Homer Against Blue Jays
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- It took until his 21st game, but Orioles rookie and top prospect Adley Rutschman hit his first career home run and RBI.
The milestones came in the 4th inning against Toronto when Rutschman hit a ball 411 feet to center with a man on.
THERE IT IS! Adley Rutschman hits his first career home run, a 2-run shot to center. It's also Rutschman's first career RBI. #Orioles down 5-2 to the Blue Jays #Birdland @wjz pic.twitter.com/hS10MYvOjW
— WJZ Sports (@WJZ13sports) June 16, 2022
It's a moment the Orioles, fans and Rutschman have all been waiting for. When the rookie came to the dugout, veteran Trey Mancini was there to put the Orioles home run chain around his neck.
alright yeah cool we're gonna go cry pic.twitter.com/1w07viWnyD
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) June 16, 2022
The team did recover the baseball, so Rutschman will be able to take the keepsake with him back to Baltimore.