When Edgar Quero was a lad, he probably dreamed of playing his first major league game in front of a throng of tens of thousands and getting a hit his first time up.
It was close — he played the game in front of a throng of tens, and got hit — by a pitch — his first time up. And just to prove he’s a catcher, he got socked by a couple of foul tips, too.
Quero hit line drives his next two trips to the plate, but both were caught, one by the pitcher behind his back.