Former 51s pitcher has historic Major League debut — VIDEO
June 29, 2015 - 2:22 pm

Jun 28, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after being taken out of the game after pitching seven and two thirds innings against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Reds 7-2. (Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports)

Jun 28, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) making his MLB debut pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Citi Field. (Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports)

Jun 28, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) hits a two run single in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Reds 7-2. (Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports)

Jun 28, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) hands the ball to Mets manager Terry Collins (10) after being taken out of the game after pitching seven and two thirds innings against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Reds 7-2. (Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports)

Jun 28, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the second inning at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Reds 7-2. (Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports)
Steven Matz had one of the most amazing major league debuts in baseball history Sunday. The former Las Vegas 51s pitcher earned the win with 7 2/3 strong innings in the New York Mets’ 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and became only the 11th player in 100 years to collect three hits and four RBIs in his big league debut.
Matz, a Long Island, N.Y., native who had more than 100 family members and friends in the stands at Citi Field, drilled a two-run double over the head of speedy Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton in his first at-bat to put the Mets ahead 2-1 in the second inning. Matz also singled on a hit-and-run in the fifth and lined a two-run single in the sixth.
Check out the video of Matz’ dynamic debut — including the priceless reaction of his father — below.
We also came across this footage of the amazing Matz, who apparently spins just about anything, including couch cushions, on his finger in his spare time.