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As was reported when the news broke, James Outman made his major league debut today. What a debut it was and we’ll try and capture all the moments from this memorable day.
First, Outman was interviewed before the game on Saturday, in which he did not play.
James Outman spoke pregame about his excitement about being called up today and his swing. pic.twitter.com/R2Cq20z5Mj
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) July 30, 2022
His first at-bat will be remembered for a long time.
JAMES OUTMAN HITS ONE OUT DURING HIS FIRST AT BAT!!
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 31, 2022
A little spotlight on Alex Vesia getting Outman’s home run ball.
For me it was Alex Vesia's excitement when he got James Outman's home run ball 😂 #Dodgers
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) July 31, 2022
A parallel recording of the home run by the main network feed and Outman’s fiancée.
POV: You're @james_outman's fiancée recording his first MLB homer in the stands. pic.twitter.com/FFNL9YVH2v
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 31, 2022
Doug McKain from Dodgers Nation has a good time with the home run and all the reactions.
After a strikeout in his 2nd at-bat, Outman hit a single in his 3rd plate appearance.
James Outman turns around a 98 mph fastball for a 110 mph single. pic.twitter.com/rEjx0ypmG1
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) July 31, 2022
In his 4th and last at-bat, he doubled and drove in his 3rd RBI of the game.
James Outman Double pic.twitter.com/SWQHxgDO3J
— Mad Choriyama (@MadChoriyama) July 31, 2022
Some kind of interesting “baptism” from Justin Turner. You are a big-leaguer, James Outman.
You made it, @james_outman. pic.twitter.com/eBKmmTJ4si
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 31, 2022
Some nice information about each of Outman’s hits. The homer was the least hardest hit ball. Crazy.
James Outman’s exit velos today
97.1 mph – homer
109.5 – single
104.3 – double109.5 gives him the third-highest max exit velo on the Dodgers this season, trailing Freddie Freeman (112.3) and Trayce Thompson (111.0)
— Josh Thomas (@jokeylocomotive) July 31, 2022
A look back by the announcer who covered Outman at Ogden in 2018 for his professional debut.
Just looked it up. Was 0-for-23 before homering in Orem June 29. Average was at .198 heading into play Aug. 3, then slashed .356/.436/.621 with a 1.057 OPS the final 24 games of the season. That was the turnaround right there.
— Joe (@JoeT_Radio) July 31, 2022
