ARLINGTON, Texas — One of the greatest things about baseball is players sharing landmark moments in their careers with friends, family and others who helped them reach incredible heights in the great game.
For former Mississippi State pitcher JT Ginn, his big-league debut on August 21, 2024, where he tossed two perfect innings in relief for Oakland with three strikeouts and one walk against Tampa Bay at the Coliseum, was a huge moment he shared with friends and family.
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