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Kade Anderson set to join list of biggest pitching debuts of the past 20 years - MLB.com
Technology and ScienceBy Jonathan Mayo8/22/20261 min read
When Kade Anderson takes the mound for the Mariners for his Major League debut on Saturday against the Cubs in Seattle, he’ll be the 16th pitching prospect ranked among the top five overall prospects to make his big league debut. Here’s a look at the group he…
✨ Key Highlights
- Kade Anderson is scheduled to make his MLB debut Saturday for the Mariners against the Cubs in Seattle, becoming the 16th top-five overall prospect pitcher to reach the majors over the past two decades.
- Anderson was named Most Outstanding Player during LSU's 2025 Men's College World Series championship run and was drafted third overall by Seattle that year, ranking as the No. 5 overall prospect.
- In his first professional season, Anderson dominated the Minors with a 1.06 ERA across 18 starts, leading in several categories before his big league promotion.
- Roki Sasaki, the No. 1 prospect, debuted for the Dodgers on March 19, 2025, against the Cubs in the Tokyo Dome, arriving from Japan on a $6.5 million bonus after being posted in December 2024.
- Paul Skenes, the No. 3 prospect, made a highly anticipated debut for the Pirates on May 11, 2024, striking out seven over four innings and going on to win National League Rookie of the Year.
- Earlier notable debuts include Shohei Ohtani's first Angels start on April 1, 2018, when he earned a win and later claimed AL Rookie of the Year, and Lucas Giolito's 2016 debut for the Nationals after Tommy John surgery delayed his development.
When Kade Anderson takes the mound for the Mariners for his Major League debut on Saturday against the Cubs in Seattle, hell be the 16th pitching prospect ranked among the top five overall prospects