The first pitch was a ball. The second, Rodríguez lined toward McLean, who fielded the ball on one hop behind his back, and then had the presence of mind to throw to second for a chance at a double-play.

After what had been a disappointing past few weeks to say the least, New York Mets fans were treated to a memorable MLB debut from top prospect Nolan McLean on

The Mets could use some big-time help, so who better to call upon than a guy occasionally called Cowboy Ohtani?

Following Saturday’s middle game in Queens, the Mariners and New York Mets travel to Williamsport, Pa., for the eighth installment of MLB’s Little League Classic, televised nationally on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball.

As reported by SNY's Andy Martino, one scout believes the Mets made the right call in opting for McLean over Sproat, noting that McLean is slightly ahead in his development.