Cyclones’ Peterson pitches and visits Citi Field
Mets’ First-Round Pick Enjoys Busy Weekend After Making Pro Debut
David Peterson’s extended period of inactivity ended over the weekend with the Mets’ first-round draft pick making his professional pitching debut and visiting what he hopes will be his future home for years to come.
The 6-foot-6 left-hander out of the University of Oregon finally made his long-anticipated first start as a Brooklyn Cyclone last Friday night, yielding a run on two hits with one strikeout in the opening frame of the Baby Bums’ eventual 4-2 loss to Tri-City in front of 4,751 curious fans at Coney Island’s MCU Park.
“It’s tough to see over one inning,” Cyclones manager Edgardo Alfonzo admitted after watching the hulking southpaw battle through his first live action since pitching for the Ducks against UCLA on May 25.