Infield prospect Luisangel Acuña gets 2 hits in big league debut with the Mets
Luisangel Acuña had two hits in his major league debut with the New York Mets
By AP News
Published - Sep 14, 2024, 08:03 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:14 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Luisangel Acuña, a younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., had two hits in his major league debut with the New York Mets on Saturday.
Luisangel Acuña was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and started at shortstop in Philadelphia, batting ninth. He hit a leadoff single in the fourth inning against Taijuan Walker and another leadoff single in the ninth off Carlos Estévez.
“Good to see him fight and get us going in the ninth,” manager Carlos Mendoza said after New York's 6-4 loss. “I thought he was good.”
Acuña, 22, is one of New York's top prospects. He hit .258 with 40 steals while splitting time among second base, shortstop and center field with Syracuse.
