Nolan Ryan

1st 21st-Century Born Player to Make MLB Debut

Toronto Blue Jays

Elvis Luciano became the first player born in the 2000s to play in MLB when the 19-year-old debuted for the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers. The right-handed pitcher had a successful outing, notching 1.1 innings of scoreless baseball, while striking out one.