Jamie Westbrook, a 28-year-old Massachusetts native, made his Major League Baseball debut with the Boston Red Sox after spending 11 years in the minor leagues. Westbrook, who previously played for the Toledo Mud Hens, had his first MLB at-bat with the winning run on second base and two outs in the 9th inning against Andrew Chafin. He received a huge ovation after lining a single to left for his first career hit during the 8th inning of a game where the Red Sox led 8-0. Westbrook's first MLB hit, also referred to as his first MLB knock, came after 1,159 games in the minors, marking a significant milestone in his career.
What a moment for Jamie Westbrook! His first big league hit comes after 11 years and 1,159 games in the minors. 👏 https://t.co/wsfnzqffHr
In our feels watching Jamie Westbrook's first big league hit. https://t.co/v1wsLsRPqS
Jamie Westbrook collects his first big league hit after 11 years in the minors https://t.co/akuzGatMqy
Jamie Westbrook gets his first MLB hit after 11 years and 1,159 games in the minors ⚾️❤️ (via @MLB) https://t.co/C0eZjiUKaX
11 years in the minors. 28 years old. Born in Massachusetts and Jamie Westbrook just got his first MLB knock as a pinch hitter for the Red Sox in the 8th inning of a 8-0 game with the Red Sox leading. Seeing his family celebrate was amazing. Way to stick with it
LET’S GOOOOOOO! FIRST BIG LEAGUE KNOCK FOR THE BARREL MAN JAMIE WESTBROOK!! 11 DAMN YEARS IN THE MINORS!! HE DID IT!! https://t.co/YbW0oORnNZ
After 11 years and 1,159 games in the minors, Jamie Westbrook has his first big league hit! 👏 https://t.co/Gmquej9Qwl
Huge ovation for Jamie Westbrook after he lines a single to left for his first career hit.
Jamie Westbrook with his first Major League start ✅ https://t.co/1NAIwh640B
After 11 years in the minors, Jamie Westbrook gets his moment in major league debut with the Red Sox https://t.co/xikihW4kQA via @BostonGlobe
After 11 years in the minors, Jamie Westbrook gets his moment in major league debut with the Red Sox https://t.co/kYCTkudZNj
Jamie Westbrook made his big league debut today after 11 years in the minors - in a true homecoming for the Central Mass native. Story from @sarahbarber49 https://t.co/00JZ1YbECN
Welcome to the bigs, Jamie Westbrook! https://t.co/wgrpPO8jTD
Former Toledo Mud Hen Jamie Westbrook to get his first MLB at-bat with the winning run on second base and two outs in the 9th against Andrew Chafin
Red Sox Select Jamie Westbrook https://t.co/yFVcI8l8zS https://t.co/3EGRdAIjUL