The Detroit Tigers have waited two years for this moment.
But right-hander Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft, has waited his lifetime.
Both parties got what they wanted Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, as Mize made his highly anticipated MLB debut. The organization expects him to become the cornerstone of the franchise for years to come, and he showed he has a shot at that status.
Mize gave up three runs on seven hits in 4u2153 innings in his first MLB appearance, striking out seven hitters without a walk.