Top Dodgers pitching prospect Josiah Gray made his major league debut in Tuesday’s 8-6 comeback win against the Giants. Gray wasn’t perfect, but he did brandish the talent that’s made him a top 50 prospect according to MLB Pipeline.
The 23-year-old righty gave up three home runs but did strike out seven batters in four innings of work.
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Gray, more commonly known as “Jojo”, explained the origin of his nickname on Wednesday.