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Top Prospect Samuel Basallo Makes MLB Debut Today
8/17/2025
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Story summary
- The Baltimore Orioles are promoting top prospect Samuel Basallo for his MLB debut in Houston today.
- Basallo, a 21-year-old catcher and first baseman, is ranked eighth among baseball prospects.
- He has a .270 batting average, 67 RBI, and 23 home runs in Triple-A this season.
- Basallo was signed from the Dominican Republic in 2021 and will wear number 29.
