If there was any doubt that Rockies rookie shortstop Trevor Story belonged in the big leagues so soon, it was quickly erased on Opening Day in Arizona.
In his first major league start, Story hit two home runs, becoming the first player in MLB history to hit two home runs in a debut that came on Opening Day.
Trevor Story: 1st player to hit 2 HR in an MLB debut that took place on Opening Day
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 5, 2016
Story’s first blast came in the third inning with two runners on base after three consecutive Rockies had reached base, including Charlie Blackmon who broke open the scoring for Colorado with a RBI double. Story gave the Rockies a 4-1 lead with this swing off newly acquired Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke…
Couldn't have written a better story.@Tstory2 hit a 3-run home run on his @MLB debut! #StoryTimehttps://t.co/9xedADltUb
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) April 5, 2016
Carlos Gonzalez had the encore with a solo shot to go back-to-back. But Story wouldn’t be outdone. In his next at-bat, he again went deep against Greinke…
Nerves? @Tstory2 looks like a seasoned vet.
HR No. 1: https://t.co/j90qOAe87N
HR No. 2: https://t.co/cfgT6ZEqsz pic.twitter.com/eOZ157yumK— MLB (@MLB) April 5, 2016
Quite a welcome to the Show.