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Trevor Bauer's warmup routine makes its Major League debut

You only get one chance to make a first impression, and Trevor Bauer made the most of his on Thursday.

The stat line wasn't anything special (2 ER in 4 IP), but Bauer's pregame routine -- which includes a kendo stick twirl, super-long toss and a crow-hop warmup pitch -- won't soon be forgotten.

And get this: The 21-year-old still showed signs of nerves even after completing his bizarre ritual, tossing his first-pitch ball to the wrong dugout during the first inning.

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