Exploring baseball history through memorable debuts, including a dive into Yoan Lopez's start and infamous cases like Doc Hamann never playing again after a disastrous debut.

By the Numbers
  • Yoan Lopez allowed two home runs and a triple in his major league debut.
  • Wilson Alvarez, in his debut, gave up a single, HR, HR and went on to become an All-Star three seasons later.
State of Play
  • Yoan Lopez and Zach Weiss are still involved in baseball, with Weiss currently on the IL in the Twins organization.
  • Doc Hamann's career ended abruptly after failing to retire any of the seven batters he faced in his debut in 1922.
Bottom Line

Baseball history is filled with fascinating debut stories, showcasing that a rough start doesn't always define a player's career trajectory.