Chase Burns Sets Strikeout Record in MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds rookie Chase Burns delivered a historic MLB debut against the New York Yankees, striking out the first six batters he faced and becoming the first starting pitcher in the expansion era to do so. Burns, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, struck out MVPs Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt with fastballs over 100 mph and a sharp slider. He allowed three runs and six hits over five innings, with all the runs coming in the fourth. Burns was called up after just two Triple-A starts and made a remarkable impression despite not earning the win. The 22-year-old's rapid rise from pitching in High-A months earlier made his debut highly anticipated in Reds history. Burns' performance marked him as a rising star in Major League Baseball.