Yep, as reported by Jeff Passan https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/statu...80608891932673
Go Merv!!
Being reported that the Cubs are calling up former Dukie Matt Mervis from their triple A Iowa team this weekend.
Yep, as reported by Jeff Passan https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/statu...80608891932673
Go Merv!!
Very exciting day for Cubs fans. Mervis was crushing the ball all last season and rose from A to AAA by the end of the season. He hit a combined 37 HRs across the three levels.
As a Duke alum and Cubs fan, it's a big day. Gonna be fun to watch a game where Marcus Stroman pitches and Mervis hits one out to right field.
Mervis has been nicknamed "Mash" by the Cubs fanbase.
Former 2-way player Matt Mervis made his MLB debut today for the Cubs. Just got his first hit and an RBI!
Mervis joins Marcus Stroman as two Dukies on the Cubs roster.
Mervis had 2 strikeouts and a weak groundout to 2nd his first 3 at bats. Then comes up in the 8th after the Marlins intentionally walked Mancini to get to the rookie. Mervis proceeds to drive the ball to right center for his first MLB hit and a RBI to boot.
111.2 mph off the bat on that single. That'll play.
Cubs fans have been eagerly awaiting his arrival since last September after his breakout 2022 season across three levels of the minors. Pretty exciting to see it happen. Hopefully one of many more RBI from him to come!
Here's wishing Matt much success and a long career.
Matt joins a pretty good group of MLB players with the MM initials.