Phillies rookie Wilson homers in first MLB plate look after almost 2,900 at-bats in minors

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Weston Wilson homered in his first main league plate look, a long-awaited milestone for the 28-year-old rookie who was drafted in 2016.

Wilson batted seventh in Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to the Washington Nationals and hit the third pitch he noticed from MacKenzie Gore into the seats in left-center. His solo homer gave the Phillies a 4-0 lead within the second inning.

Marlon Anderson was the final Phillies participant to homer in his first MLB at-bat, on Sept. 8, 1998.

WHAT. A. MOMENT.

Weston Wilson’s first MLB at bat is a solo dwelling run. Amazing. 😍 pic.twitter.com/501JlJYO7F

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) August 9, 2023

Wilson was chosen by the Milwaukee Brewers within the seventeenth spherical of the 2016 draft, and had 2,836 plate appearances within the minor leagues till he was referred to as up Sunday from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Wilson was greeted by teammate Bryce Harper on the prime step of the crew’s dugout, whereas his household cheered on one of many latest Phillies from the Citizens Bank Park stands.

Wilson’s dad and mom, sister, brother and spouse had been a part of a cheering part for the rookie who was referred to as up after outfielder Brandon Marsh went on the injured listing.

“Obviously, we are thrilled about him being here, but the lessons he’s learned through these years and through this journey have been amazing,” his dad, Bill, stated on the NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast. “He’s just an incredible young man, very humble, and he has worked so hard. He’s just had a great support system and it’s just been very special.”