Justin Verlander, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2004 draft, gave up four earned runs on seven hits in just 5u2153 innings in his MLB debut, back in July 2005.
Sometimes, greatness takes a few tries to click.
Miguel Cabrera, who received one of the largest-ever signing bonuses as an undrafted free agent in 1999, homered in his debut — a walk-off in the 11th, no less — but that came after four weak at-bats over the first nine innings, back in June 2003.
Sometimes, the click takes a few innings.