CHICAGO — Wapahani graduate Zack Thompson made his Major League Baseball debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.
Thompson, the 19th pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2019 draft, threw four innings and 74 pitches (48 for strikes), allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out three. Thompson earned a save as St. Louis rolled past Chicago 14-5.
In a postgame interview, the 24-year-old said he was "cool as a cucumber" as he walked onto the field of one of the oldest stadiums in professional baseball.
"Been looking forward to this for a long time, happy to be here.