Blue Jays RHP Luciano is first big leaguer born this century
TORONTO — While Major League Baseball no longer has a single player who was active during the previous century, it now has its first player born in this one.
Blue Jays right-hander Elvis Luciano became the youngest pitcher in Toronto history when he debuted Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Luciano, who turned 19 on Feb. 15, allowed one hit in 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
“I feel very good about it and very proud of myself,” Luciano said through a translator. “I wasn’t nervous at all. I was anxious because I really wanted to do the best I could for the team.”