EVERETT — In just his second at bat with his new team, Felnin Celesten had an opportunity to make an impact.

The Everett AquaSox trailed 3-0 against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Tuesday with a runner on third, and the 19-year-old, switch-hitting shortstop was due up with two outs in the third inning. He had lined out on the first pitch of his first at-bat to kick off his High-A debut in the first inning.

“It’s the same game,” Celesten said, with AquaSox bench coach Hecmart Nieves translating for him. “I have always had a plan before my ABs. Nothing changes here. If I’m going to fail, I’m going to fail (while) trusting my plan.”

In the next at-bat, Spokane starter Griffin Herring blew the first pitch just inches in front of Celesten’s waist, causing him to stumble back out of th

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