Amid a whirlwind week, Mitch Spence had his dream come true as he made his Major League debut for the Oakland A's following an exhilarating journey from the Spring Training in Arizona to being informed by manager Mark Kotsay that he had made the Opening Day roster.

By the Numbers
  • Mitch Spence limited the Guardians to one run on two hits and three walks with three strikeouts in three innings in his debut.
  • Spence ranked as Oakland’s No. 25 prospect by MLB Pipeline.
State of Play
  • Mitch Spence is currently in a hybrid starter-reliever role, providing length out of the bullpen for the A's.
  • Spence has been seeking advice and guidance from teammate Ross Stripling, who has experience in a similar role, as he navigates his new responsibilities.
Bottom Line

Mitch Spence's successful MLB debut marked the culmination of a remarkable journey from making the Opening Day roster to impressively contributing to the A's bullpen, highlighting his adaptability and eagerness to contribute to the team's success in any role.