Sal Frelick's JAW-DROPPING DEBUT! Incredible catches, clutch hits, and more!

Watch Sal Frelick's incredible Major League debut for the Milwaukee Brewers on July 22, 2023. Jaw-dropping catches, clutch hits, and more!
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[@goatmode7317]

One of the greatest debuts ever…

[@Maxbps88]

Was it a debut or re-debut? They said he was up and got hurt then went back to the minors to rehab. Or did I hear that incorrectly. Regardless it was an amazing game = w/o him the Brew Crew does not win this game.

[@alexiomayo7543]

@@Maxbps88this was his first ever mlb game

[@Active_Koala]

Nah he hasnt been up he was just injured when playing in triple a

[@karterhaugh]

@@Maxbps88hey they brewers won the game 4 3

[@Youngstomata]

It was great but Nico Hoerner may have been more impressive. Stepping up from Double A because every other shortstop was hurt for the cubs. He went 3-3 4 RBIs, a triple and a few really good defensive stops all on the road with the fans chanting his name. Who doesn’t love a good debut

[@railsofchicagoandbeyond8832]

WHAT A DEBUT!!!! Being at the game in person and hearing the crowd absolutely roar when he made those plays was insane.

[@JeffCirillo]

Cheering for a two out infield single is "insane?" I know the Brewers fans never have much to cheer about, but show some self respect.

[@railsofchicagoandbeyond8832]

@@JeffCirillo I’m talking about the crowd roaring when he made those plays, not the plays themselves. They were still great plays none the less. Humble yourself a little bit.

[@jacksongregovich3620]

⁠@@JeffCirillohis first game and he goes three for three with two incredible catches and the fans have no self respect for being excited, you obviously are a bandwagon fan

[@JeffCirillo]

@@jacksongregovich3620 It takes someone without much athleticism to make routine plays look "incredible."

[@jacksongregovich3620]

@@JeffCirillo dude he’s 5’9

[@hdjdjdhhdjdj2310]

Shout out to the announcer as well so much energy it’s what this sport needs

[@CTR516]

As a brewers fan. It was great to watch him tonight. He deserves this moment

[@COPLSAUCE]

L team

[@tywow7412]

@@COPLSAUCE nicest Phillies fan

[@avocadopit9660]

@@tywow7412lmao

[@SheLuvMaddox]

@@COPLSAUCEW team actually my fav along with mariners because of how dramaless the locker room is and how they run the organization and They’re fans are supportive

[@COPLSAUCE]

@@tywow7412 Phillies are better

[@icemediapro]

That may be one of the very very best debuts in the history of sports. - Braves fan

[@connorhausmann9556]

I went to the same HS as Sal and his older brother. Not at all surprised he made it to the MLB bc he was always an insane athlete, but he could not have had a better big league debut. Batting 3-for-3, making the game-winning sacrifice fly, and denying Ozuna a HR is just crazy. And I think this is just the beginning for him.

[@markusbetts]

Lexington doing big these days with that 1st round Hockey draft pick too

[@snuke37]

Technically the Ozuna ball wasn't going over the fence but still a great catch. Extra bases for sure had he not caught it.

[@robertpalatsky5017]

ARGUABLY THE MOST INCREDIBLE DEBUT I'VE EVER SEEN. Such a blend of all the tools

[@franzschubertv2874]

He’s a 3 tool player but very good at those 3. That’s good enough to be a leadoff man and hit .290 with good OBP and good defense.

[@d_man_beats]

@@franzschubertv2874 Although not likely, there is a chance he evolves into a Mookie Betts type of hitter with that bat speed.

[@mspionage1743]

Love seeing young players come up and bring great energy into the game.

[@smokin19861]

This kid seems like the spark plug every team is looking for at the top of the lineup. Damn glad he is a Brewer.

[@edledskal9147]

My dad and I watched this game tonight since here in Texas (where we live at least) we don’t get Astros games but for some reason got this game. Turns out it was the best thing that could have happened, such a fun game to watch from beginning to end.

[@abitoutside1973]

Im in Ft worth and it was on

[@KrisVic91]

Why would you not get Astros games? American Sports broadcasting seems strange.

[@jadenbriggs158]

Being at the game, the crowd was amped every time Sal walked up to the plate! Chants of “MVP” started when he knocked in each of his runs. What an amazing experience for that young man!

[@Tayd0g]

I’m a diehard nascar fan and this was my first baseball game i watched on tv. After watching this I think I’ll keep watching.

[@thomasreid1781]

He's gonna go into tomorrow with a batting average of 1.000 and an OPS of 1.750

[@chriskay1449]

.750 He was 3-4

[@chili015]

​@chriskay1449 - He was 3-3 with a sacrifice fly, which doesn't count as an at-bat. And the reason for a 1.750 OPS instead of 2.000 is because the sacrifice fly still does count as a plate appearance in which he didn't reach base. It's the rare time your batting average is higher than your on-base percentage.

[@NyCardConnect]

Most impressive debut I've seen in a while.

[@Scheboygan8767]

Not really he’s 5’7 and a normal sized human wouldn’t have had to jump for the balls he “robbed” that wasn’t going over the fence 😭

[@NyCardConnect]

@@Scheboygan8767I'm sorry. I don't speak Spanish.

[@TheLyricsGuy]

“In a while?” What other debut is better? Not arguing.

[@NyCardConnect]

@@TheLyricsGuy I'm impressed with this debut for sure. Especially his defense. This kid looks like a player. There are many great debuts but most are showcased with the bat. One that comes to mind is JP Arencibia's debut with the Blue Jay's. Chase Utley's comes to mind as well. I just hope this kid has a great career.

[@kevins6800]

@@TheLyricsGuy Zach Remillard just this year for the White Sox. 3 for 3. Some nice defensive plays. Game tying RBI hit in the top of the ninth. Game winning RBI hit in the top of the 11th.

[@DopeHighlights21]

Sal Frelick Has The Opportunity To Be A Beast In The Years To Come

[@dougchambers55]

Insightful 😂😂

[@itsmdm6453]

ARE YOU SURE.

[@justinward-angelucci7207]

1 game and this is your conclusion? E=MC what again?

[@LukeParodiMusic]

Is that the title of an article? Why’d you capitalize the beginning of every word?

[@Scheboygan8767]

He’s 5’7 and those “robbed” plays were an easy routine catch for a normal sized 6 feet human. Dude has to jump for balls that didn’t even clear the fence😭 I was expecting to be so much more impressed by these comments and title

[@Leigh3420]

I think we’ll all here to pay much respect to “back ups” Frelick was not only sensational it wasn’t human. I’m so happy for him, his family and teammates. One heck of a first MLB game!!! Congrats Bud 💙💛💙💛

[@iamaperson5006]

As a braves fan man he really robbed us at times but good for him

[@Fjaloeat1]

Getting you back for stealing our team.

[@ASAPJermz]

@@Fjaloeat1elaborate please I’m not privy ‼️

[@franzschubertv2874]

@@ASAPJermz you don’t know where the Atlanta Braves came from?

[@ASAPJermz]

@@franzschubertv2874 I haven’t watched MLB in some years. Just trying to get all caught up on what’s happened since

[@lonzoballcandoitall4132]

@ASAPJermz They were the Boston Braves before moving to Atlanta. The kid is from Massachusetts.

[@Exotic3000]

Blue Jays fan here! Wow! That was beyond incredible. I’m going to keep an eye on the Brewers for the rest of the season! ⚾️

[@MintyCherubandtug]

I was at this game in person, the crowd response for his first at bat was loud, 2nd even louder, 3rd I could practically feel the place shaking, and especially with men on base and Sal coming to the plate, the place was so electric. So many people had their phones out ready to have his potential 3rd hit on camera 😂 And his performance in the outfield had the same response. Sal made every single Brewer fan’s night.

[@johnnyappleseed.910]

what a game, what a debut, and what a player. definitely a 5 tool player

[@ronald4905]

4 tool * He has no pop

[@iamjp1]

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[@SuperPackerBOY]

​@@ronald4905 so did yelich when he first came into the league, give him time. The pop will come!

[@HedgeMaster26]

@@SuperPackerBOY Neither did Bellinger when he came up but when he had access to more footage and better analytics. We saw what's happened to him. Frelick can easily be a 20+ homer guy, has a nice tight swing. It'll come.

[@jamesleverentz6294]

He’s actually a 3 tool player all the way as he has no arm and very little pop. But those 3 tools could very well be among the best in the game.

[@cdrum5994]

Wow! I’m a Phillies fan but that was an UNBELIEVABLE debut. I couldn’t believe that player impacted the game that many times. Good luck to the Brewers. They are a good team!

[@kevinandrewsphoto]

Dang this kid is a winner. Seems like the perfect lead off / #2 hitter. Didn’t know about him before this but I’m impressed

[@maxherzog3287]

Debut of a lifetime. Doesnt get better than that

[@Camdenro]

Insane MLB debut!

[@jeffcampbell5755]

A little inside baseball here. Notice how his opposite field first hit made the Brave defense go back to traditional places allowing for his third hit which would've been straight at the defense as it was first set against him.

[@mercurygriffin1523]

Watched this guy in AAA Nashville a lot last year - super electric player!

[@kaitlynx1388]

Wow that's one helluva debut 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@ericradford2142]

What a great debut

[@el_duderino_man]

It was nice that it was a nationally televised game too!

[@jokleeb6250]

Was at the game tonight, this guy was outstanding. Well done Sal! First ball game I ever went to an feel lucky to have witnessed this.

[@Ihatecabinetmoths]

As a Twins fan, it was great watching him succeed tonight. May he have continued success in his bright future which lies ahead.

[@loganschroeder6929]

Good luck to the Twins this year. End the drought!

[@Sly253]

Wym you beat my Mariners because we messed up. See you later today

[@Sly253]

Oh was he with the twins before if so I didn't know

[@corymayberry3640]

I was at this game. What an amazing performance. We were right behind him in the outfield. The entire crowd chanted “SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL!”

[@immapizzapasta]

I knew this guy had talent when I watched him play in Nashville this year (I saw him make that diving catch on 4/15 and saw him hit his first home run of the year on 6/17)

[@TheBourbonWrench]

As a Braves fan, a debut like this really made me okay with the loss. I was like "okay yeah they deserved this one!"

[@decade130]

On of the best debuts I’ve ever seen

[@donaldschafer8317]

I was there along with 39,000 other brewer fans too witness this great game!! And he's only 23!! Keep it going Sal !!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Devinwilliams38CP]

This man has talent, watch out

[@samanello3382]

Wow been watching baseball for 60 years and don't think I've ever seen a debut like that..

[@enchantedwine]

Imagine the Brewers lineup with Garrett Mitchell, Jackson Chourio, Brock Wilken next season World Series for the crew very soon.

[@rgr3249]

This is why baseball is a beautiful game! What a debut on both at bat and on field.

[@ChrisGarza57]

This is pure talent and skill, I'll be keeping an eye out.

[@Scheboygan8767]

He’s 5’7 and hit 3 ground ball outs without the shift, since he’s a minion he had to jump to “rob” a ball that wasn’t going over the fence 😭 that’s a routine play for any 6 feet human. I’m not impressed by this at all yall gonna be so disappointed getting your hopes up so much over nothing 😂

[@ConnorBrew19]

@@Scheboygan8767someone is having a rough day 😂

[@lateefomidiji4735]

@@ConnorBrew19 dude is doing copy pasta on everyone’s comments 😂

[@thundermug496]

@@Scheboygan8767 Look everyone we found the clown again.

[@Harcorwrestler]

@@Scheboygan8767 that’s the worse analysis I’ve ever heard. The fact that he is smaller than every other player there makes it that much more special. He has to work harder to get to those balls without the extra six-eight inches most players have.

[@-SicemDawgs]

Braves fan here since '77. That had me fired up! Way to go Sal!

[@galleria100fuegocuidadsate4]

very proud moment for his family and tone of joy for us viewer .

[@toddjsportsfan]

Never seen a debut for a baseball player like this, absolutely amazing, we are gonna see a lot more from him for the Brewers 😊

[@chasmeinecke4322]

Reds fan here and this is one of the best debuts I’ve seen. Both teams have electrifying young talent that’ll be fun to watch the next few year.

[@transcript]

Sal's got heart!

[@OnlyBaylor]

Watching this live with my dad and going crazy was awesome

[@kylecraig6789]

That second catch cemented it as one of the most memorable deputs in Brewers history.

[@cdog-gd3df]

I saw this live at the bar I was working at with no audio and thought this dude was with the team all season till they kept showing his family react to every hit and catch made 😂 MLB has great young talent between him, Ely, Julio, and Peña!

[@kciN1221]

Absolutely AMAZING!! To say the best is yet to come is an understatement. This kid definitely is bringing it

[@BluRadoZ71]

Just wow. Great debut.

[@buckyplayz1919]

Boston Fan here,, go Sal!!!!!!!!!! Cmon,,!!!!!!!!! Mass native,, live in Tampa now. Go Brewers!!!! Routing for that hometown talent. It was awesome watching the family in the stands on TV. So happy for them!!!!! Great family support!!!!! Love this story

[@youslyfox]

one of the best debuts i've ever seen. good for Mr. Frelick...those catches were unreal! and that 2 strike, shortened up swing hitting...that's how it should be done.

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Oh God, I have goosebumps for him what a Debut you cant do any better than this everything went right.

[@JackeyBoy99]

as i brewer fan i was so excited to watch him play and in so happy orr him that he had a amazing game i mean amazing the brewers love you sal

[@willthethrill6324]

As a baseball fan, and a braves fan, this was great to watch. I'll trade the L for this crazy debut for the kid

[@YOUNGPADAWON]

So excited for this kid

[@CaptBlackjack22]

An entire highlight reel from not just a single game but also the debut game. Soon to be a household name if he can continue to play half as good as this.

[@Portablepizzaoven]

This dude leaves everything out there. Love it.

[@rage508cardsngrails]

He grew 15 mins from me in Boston so dope! Good to see u where u belong in the Bigs 💪🏼💯 keep Crushing Sal

[@AM-hm5eq]

It warms my heart to see this, I hope his career goes as well, I really do. Great Job Mr. Frelick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@waitaminute7257]

Congratulations to him and his family. What an incredible debut 👏

[@ChilliBean-sw4pj]

I can't help but watch this video over and over again.....holy smokes! Is this kid for real? Anyone else?????

[@dmdale3598]

Don't see many place-hitters anymore. Good stuff. Seems like a lead-off man, but he also can send a runner on 2b. That was exciting to watch.

[@virgilsolozzo3510]

what a game!!!

[@howardsun]

This guy is more exciting than Ohtani , about time to have one of our boys to shine

[@jmardo6825]

As a Boston guy this is very good too see. We have alot of great kids that will be pro's in the next 5-10 years. Congrats Sal!!!! You made Beantown proud

[@WattaFewl]

Wow amazing debut and awesome to see his family at the game and enjoying it so much.

[@Maker004]

This is what baseball is all about!!! (Dbacks fan here) this was awesome!

[@JackyJames1]

I'm a jays fan but seriously this young man did it all against the best team in baseball! His family reaction was priceless! To add, the kid got speed! I see a great career :)

[@adampyle6503]

Was at this game yesterday, He's the reason why Milwaukee won. Great debut

[@user-qf8ps6kg4i]

as a phillies fan good for brewers awesome for his family to witness and himself. that was beautiful and a dream. congratulations on GOD fulfilling a dream for you and your family brother❤

[@keeferdog5617]

Congrats kid!

[@croisaant]

Wow this guy is insane🎉

[@compass5507]

I just became a Milwaukee fan. Greatest debut ever!

[@nate78824]

As a Cincy fan, this is worrisome. Congrats, kid. What a way to debut!

[@tommcandrew3825]

Been on my radar since day one! So glad I loaded up on bowman 1st autos! Congrats kid! U r going to be fun to watch

[@DevenP473]

watched this live, i was like who tf is this kid he’s amazing

[@edwardjolly4486]

I was there and proud to have seen it. One thing they did not show that at his fourth bat he had the crowd standing and chanting his name. Glad his family was there to see that.

[@MST3Killa]

Great debut, great game

[@derekholmes4792]

I love baseball

[@aarongates21]

I like the added fall to make those catches look that much better

[@paulb808]

That was incredible, Ill be thinking about this for years to come on what a players can achieve in their first game.

[@JMR52_]

As a Reds fan, with sooooo much young talent on our team, and the Brewers being our main competition, I'm blown away by this kids first game, it's like your own Elly De La Cruz

[@UconnHuskieees]

Except he’s way better looking

[@arthurr7866]

I'm a Brewer's fan but I like the Red's. They can light up the scoreboard. Red's fans deserve a winning season hopefully not at the expense of my Brewers.

[@coopercollins1780]

Please don’t compare this guy to elly every again

[@coopercollins1780]

@@LL-er5zl I’m a cards fan. But sure. Elly will be a .270ish hitter with 20-30 bombs a year. Where he shines is his speed and ability to get into scoring position. But yeah sal will be like .260ish with maybe 15 bombs in a full season. Guy maybe had one ball hit harder than 85mph off the bat. Wasn’t impressed with anything he did. Catches were okay. Not great plays.

[@UconnHuskieees]

@@LL-er5zltypical thug can’t speak English. Dude mumbles

[@liamosullivan3529]

Unreal what he did He pushed the brewers to victory

[@bh-2198]

Somebody is bringing up the right kind of players. Well done Sal Frelick!

[@mommadukez7966]

Wow. Hes a goon!!!!! Good for him!!!!!! And I'm a braves fan lol but I love ish like this his fam was so fired up

[@BigKWS]

Congratulations Sal! Welcome to the Major Leagues. You just had a debut for the ages!

[@rinforthewin-ks1vk]

As a Brewers fan, I was in awe watching last night. I texted my mom after he caught the first fly ball at the wall to say dang, the rookie is having a night, and then he immediately caught the other one!

[@Easttnvol25]

As a Braves fan Wow what a day from this kid brewers you got yourself a baller

[@sawyerhiston4637]

MLB finally made a video not on same people🥹. I will remember this day forever

[@Bacher108]

Imagine if Garrett Mitchell wasn't hurt or imagine when he is back next year. This outfield is starting to form into a pretty strong unit.

[@popeyethesailorman7850]

Simply no superlatives left to describe this amazing, incredible, exciting, phenomenal, jaw dropping debut of the Cinderella boy out of nowhere.

[@mistermajimoto9374]

Never had such goosebumps at a game before. Kid’s already won MKE over

[@peteneems]

I remember him from Team Italy in the WBC, happy to see this! 🤌🇮🇹🤌

[@petercaruso2502]

I went to high school with Frelick. I only talked to him a few times. FYI I’m not a Brewers fan. I’m a BoSox fan.

[@alecbaltazar602]

I was able to meet him when he was in high A. Really good guy, can’t wait to see what he does.

[@claytonshort2797]

Absolutely incredible!

[@user-fi6iw8wz7e]

Applause from Japan！ 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidpost428]

That was fantastic !!