WATCH Baltimore Orioles top prospect Gunnar Henderson was informed he will be making his MLB debut against the Cleveland Guardians in heartwarming video × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Baseball MLB News

WATCH Baltimore Orioles top prospect Gunnar Henderson was informed he will be making his MLB debut against the Cleveland Guardians in heartwarming video

By Nathan Borkowski Modified 01 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Baltimore Orioles v Cleveland Guardians Baltimore Orioles star prospect Gunnar Henderson is finally getting his chance in the MLB, making his dreams come true. This is one of the rare, universally beloved moments that is part of what makes baseball so great. He went into the facility as a minor leaguer and exited as a member of the MLB roster. The Baltimore Orioles posted a heartwarming video to Twitter, which can be found below. Baltimore Orioles@OriolesUnforgettable moments ?140181801Unforgettable moments ? https://t.co/TxcCbf5XY6 "Unforgettable moments" - Baltimore Orioles Gunnar Henderson is the number two overall prospect in baseball and has a ton of upside. Currently hitting a .312 batting average in the minors, he proved he was ready for this step up. He is also a strong defensive player, able to play both third base and shortstop. It did not take long for Henderson to make his presence felt in Baltimore, recording his first hit in his first game in the MLB. Not just a hit, but an unforgettable home run. Talkin' Baseball posted a clip of the home run against the Cleveland Guardians to Twitter. Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Gunnar Henderson home run in his MLB debut!!!2509129Gunnar Henderson home run in his MLB debut!!! https://t.co/fY9L1R9H8E "Gunnar Henderson home run in his MLB debut!!!" - Talkin' Baseball As if the heartwarming video was not enough, Henderson immediately proved that he belongs in the MLB. Not only is he a great story and a young player with tons of potential, he can contribute now. As the Orioles make their unlikely attempt for the Wildcard spot in the playoffs, they need all the help they can get.

Gunnar Henderson could be a key part of the future for the Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles v Cleveland Guardians Players like Henderson are exactly what the Baltimore Orioles need. After many years of disappointment, they finally have reason to be hopeful for the future. Henderson even managed to catch the eye of MLB insider Jeff Passan, who was not stingy with his praise. Jeff Passan@JeffPassanGunnar Henderson just hit an absolute nuke ... and completely lost his helmet in the process. He ran the bases on his first big league home run with his glorious lettuce flapping in the wind. What a stud.136631035Gunnar Henderson just hit an absolute nuke ... and completely lost his helmet in the process. He ran the bases on his first big league home run with his glorious lettuce flapping in the wind. What a stud. "Gunnar Henderson just hit an absolute nuke ... and completely lost his helmet in the process. He ran the bases on his first big league home run with his glorious lettuce flapping in the wind. What a stud" - Jeff Passan With the playoffs still possible for the Orioles, the addition of Henderson has electrified the fanbase. Even if the team comes up short in the postseason, the MLB experience for Gunnar Henderson will be invaluable down the road. A video posted to YouTube shows just how good Henderson was in the minors and the skills he is bringing to the majors. Henderson's debut with the Orioles went about as perfectly as it could have. With so much potential, Henderson's career will be watched with great interest. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Gaelin Leif × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी