2024 Fresh Threads Gems

Jared Jones - Win (70/100)

After making the Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Opening Day Roster out of Spring Training, Jared Jones had an MLB debut for the ages. The 22-year-old hard-throwing rookie, Jones earned his first big league win with an impressive outing against the Miami Marlins. Jones tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on three hits while notching an impressive 10 strikeouts. His performance led the Pirates to a 9-3 victory, making him the first Pirate since Tim Wakefield in 1992 to record double-digit strikeouts in his debut. This 2024 Fresh Threads Epic Gem captures Jones’s fiery introduction to the major leagues, promising a thrilling career ahead.