Former 2-way Oklahoma State standout Nolan McLean was impressive in his big league debut on Saturday for the New York Mets, with his parents and other family members in attendance. His debut was so impressive, he did something no other Mets pitcher has done in more than a dozen years.

The right-hander pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. He's the first Mets pitcher since Zack Wheeler in 2013 to not give up a run in his MLB debut.

In those 5 1/3 shutout innings, McLean allowed only two hits, four walks, and struck out eight on 91 pitches. McLean averaged 94.9 mph on his sinker.

The 24-year-old McLean was a third-round selection in 2023. Prior to his debut with the Mets on Saturday, he had split the season between Double- and Triple-A, amassing a 2.45 ER

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