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10 starters who debuted before turning 20
- Updated: May 26, 2016
Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias, who will make his Major League debut on Friday against the Mets at Citi Field, is an elite pitching prospect. He is also not yet 20 years old.
Urias, born on Aug. 12, 1996, will toe a Major League rubber at just 19 years, 289 days old. He will be the 59th starting pitcher since 1913 to make his big league debut before his 20th birthday.
Here are some of the notable names Urias will be joining.
Felix Hernandez, Mariners: Aug. 4, 2005 (19 years, 118 days old)The debut: Not yet the King, Felix started his career with a loss to the Tigers — although he held them to three hits and two runs (one earned) in five innings. His first MLB strikeout victim? Ivan Rodriguez.The aftermath: Two ERA titles, six straight 200-strikeout seasons, six All-Star games, the American League Cy Young Award in 2010 — Hernandez has more than made up for that first loss.
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Dwight Gooden, Mets: April 7, 1984 (19 years, 143 days)The debut: Dr. K flashed his potential immediately, beating the Astros with five innings of one-run ball and five strikeouts in his first game.The aftermath: Gooden went on to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award in ’84, made the All-Star Game and finished second in NL Cy Young Award voting. He won the NL Cy Young Award a year later with one of the most dominant seasons in recent history, then helped lead the Mets to the ’86 World Series championship, before off-the-field issues partially derailed his promising career.
Bert Blyleven, Twins: June 5, 1970 (19 years, 60 days)The debut: Blyleven was excellent is his first Major League game, spinning seven innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts for the win.The aftermath: Blyleven’s win in his debut was the first of 287 Major League victories. His 19-year-old season was the first of 22 in the big leagues. Blyleven was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011.
Mike Morgan, A’s: June 11, 1978 (18 years, 246 days)The debut: Debuting as an 18-year-old, Morgan put together one of the odder box scores of the group. He managed to throw a complete game and only allow three runs despite giving up 10 hits, issuing five walks and not striking out a single batter. He lost, 3-0.The aftermath: Morgan went on to pitch a long and moderately …
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