Mauricio Scorches Ball in Major League Debut
COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, Ronny Mauricio hit ninth and played second for the Mets in their game against the Seattle Mariners. With the start, he became the 23rd former Fireflies player to make their Major League debut and the fourth to do so this season. The 2019 Fireflies infielder
COLUMBIA, SC – Last night, Ronny Mauricio hit ninth and played second for the Mets in their game against the Seattle Mariners. With the start, he became the 23rd former Fireflies player to make their Major League debut and the fourth to do so this season.
The 2019 Fireflies infielder went 2-3 in the Mets 2-1 victory, but his first hit came with some flair. The switch-hitter pulled double to the right field wall that travelled 117.3 MPH off his bat. The hit was the hardest-hit ball for a Mets’ player this season and the hardest struck ball for a rookie since Statcast was introduced in 2015, according to MLB.com.
The Dominican Republic native was a South Atlantic League All-Star for the Fireflies in 2019 as an 18-year-old. He played 116 games in the neon and navy, hitting .268 with four homers and 37 RBI before he grew into his frame and doubles and triples started turning to homers for the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2021. All-in-all, Mauricio hit 76 round-trippers in his five-year MiLB career.
Mauricio is the fourth Fireflies player to make his Major League debut this season, joining Allan Winans, Ryder Ryan and John McMillon.
Tonight is Retro Video Game Night at Segra Park! We’re planning on having such a great time, we’re playing two games, beginning at 4:30 pm. We’ll be giving away some amazing prizes, including a 75” tv, a retro Pac-Man arcade game and a Nintendo Switch. Even if you don’t win a prize, fans can enjoy the fantastic fireworks display we have planned after the game. Tickets are available at FirefliesTickets.com.