Mariners rookie outfielder Mike Wilson woke up to almost 100 text messages after getting his first Major League hit Tuesday in the series opener against Baltimore.
At his locker before Wednesday's game, the messages were still pouring in. Wilson was a second-round Draft pick by the Mariners in 2001, and he finally made his debut Tuesday with the big league club.
The 27-year-old rookie then had a go-ahead RBI with a broken-bat single in the 13th inning. He also threw a potential game-winning run out at the plate in the same frame before the Orioles scored twice for a 7-6 victory.
"It was a real big first hit," Wilson said. "It put us in the lead. It was a well-fought game. Fortunately, I got that first hit and it was a big RBI."
Wilson's hit was replayed far and wide throughout the night. He was also able to retrieve the ball and the broken bat to keep as mementos. He plans to send those keepsakes home to his family in Oklahoma.
Wilson batted .381 with four home runs and 14 RBIs in 16 games with Triple-A Tacoma before being called up. He said he is trying not to put too much pressure on himself at the Major League level.
While he was not in the starting lineup Wednesday, he was still in the batting cage taking extra swings, in case his number was called.
"You just try to keep doing what you're doing, and not put too much pressure on yourself," Wilson said. "To me, it's almost the same game. I just can't put too much pressure on myself. The talent will take care of itself."
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