The most impactful debuts from 2024

This browser does not support the video element.

Paul Skenes | PIT 2024 Stats: 11-3, 170 SO, 1.96 ERA With his 143rd K, Skenes set a new Pirates record for punchouts by a rookie

Shattering records

This browser does not support the video element.

Jackson Merrill | SD 2024 Stats: .292 BA, 24 HR, 90 RBI Merrill was one of the most clutch hitters in '24 - he clubbed 6 game-tying or go-ahead homers in the 8th inning or later

This browser does not support the video element.

Jackson Chourio | MIL 2024 Stats: .275 BA, 21 HR, 79 RBI Chourio became the youngest to reach the 20-20 club, and he did it at age 20!

This browser does not support the video element.

James Wood | WSH 2024 Stats: .264 BA, 9 HR, 41 RBI James Wood made an immediate impact, making it clear the future is bright in the nation's capital

This browser does not support the video element.

Shota Imanaga | CHC 2024 Stats: 15-3, 174 SO, 2.91 ERA Imanaga impressed in '24, ranking 2nd among NL starters in fewest walks allowed (28)

New Sho in town

This browser does not support the video element.

Wyatt Langford | TEX 2024 Stats: .253 BA, 16 HR, 74 RBI Langford was the 1st player to hit for the cycle in '24, the 11th in Rangers history

This browser does not support the video element.

Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL 2024 Stats: 8-7, 122 SO, 3.47 ERA When all looked bleak for the Braves, the rookie stepped up for Atlanta and got them back on track

This browser does not support the video element.

Jackson Holliday | BAL 2024 Stats: .189 BA, 5 HR, 23 RBI Holliday's start was slow, but his second go-around was when everything began to click for the former No. 1 prospect

Jackson delivers

This browser does not support the video element.

Tobias Myers | MIL 2024 Stats: 9-6, 127 SO, 3.00 ERA Myers stepped up for an injury-riddled Brewers rotation, emerging as a bona fide ace

This browser does not support the video element.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD 2024 Stats: 7-2, 105 SO, 3.00 ERA Injury impacted much of Yamamoto's rookie campaign, but his 28.5 K rate ranked him among baseball's elite

This browser does not support the video element.

Dylan Crews | WSH 2024 Stats: .218 BA, 3 HR, 8 RBI Crews' debut signaled the start of something special in Washington for years to come

This browser does not support the video element.

Cade Smith | CLE 2024 Stats: 6-1, 103 SO, 1.91 ERA Smith went mostly under-the-radar, but became a formidable part of Cleveland's bullpen

This browser does not support the video element.

Jared Jones | PIT 2024 Stats: 6-8, 132 SO, 4.14 ERA Jones solidified himself as a key piece of the Pirates' rotation moving forward along with Paul Skenes

This browser does not support the video element.

Spencer Arrighetti | HOU 2024 Stats: 7-13, 171 SO, 4.53 ERA Arrighetti found his footing late in the season, helping lead the Astros to their 8th consecutive postseason

This browser does not support the video element.

Colt Keith | DET 2024 Stats: .260 BA, 13 HR, 61 RBI Keith’s 134 hits led all AL rookies and helped bring the Tigers back to October baseball

This browser does not support the video element.

Jhonkensy Noel | CLE 2024 Stats: .218 BA, 13 HR, 28 RBI Big Christmas came to play, always seeming to come through for Cleveland with a homer in the clutch

This browser does not support the video element.

Connor Norby | BAL/MIA 2024 Stats: .236 BA, 9 HR, 20 RBI Norby started his time in Baltimore, but his bat turned red-hot once he flew down South to Miami!

Practice makes perfect

This browser does not support the video element.

Luisangel Acuña | NYM 2024 Stats: .343 BA, 3 HR, 6 RBI Acuña was tasked with filling in for Francisco Lindor in the middle of a pennant race -- and he fit right in

This browser does not support the video element.

Rhett Lowder | CIN 2024 Stats: 2-2, 22 SO, 1.17 ERA Although it's a small sample size, the '23 1st-round pick delivered as advertised for the Reds

This browser does not support the video element.

Porter Hodge | CHC 2024 Stats: 3-1, 52 SO, 1.88 ERA Hodge helped the Cubs’ bullpen turn things around after he was recalled