Wander Franco gets curtain call after first career HR

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco celebrates with the fans as he hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Wander Franco gets curtain call after first career home run

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 6/22/21

Wander Franco made his MLB debut on Tuesday, and he did so in style.

Franco was batting second and playing third base for Tampa Bay in its game against the Red Sox at the Trop. He walked in his first plate appearance and flied out in his second at-bat.

Then, with his Rays down 5-2 in the fifth, Franco launched a tying three-run home run.

Wander Franco has officially arrived. #MakeItMajor pic.twitter.com/6cxzPs68SU

— MLB (@MLB) June 23, 2021

Rather than give Franco the silent treatment, his Rays teammates were celebrating.

Franco even gave the fans at Tropicana Field a curtain call:

Tampa was on their feet and Wander Franco didn't disappoint

A curtain call for the top prospect in baseball! pic.twitter.com/qhUggHhTUI

— Farm To Fame (@FarmToFame_) June 23, 2021

That was awesome.

Franco, 20, is the youngest Rays player to hit a home run in a game since B.J. Upton in 2004. This is just the beginning for Franco, who is regarded as the No. 1 prospect in baseball.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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