Former Storm catcher Eddy Rodriguez homered today in his first career at bat with the San Diego Padres. (Courtesy of the Lake Elsinore Storm)
It took just one day for former Lake Elsinore Storm catcher Eddy Rodriguez to make his presence known in the big leagues.
Read: Lake Elsinore Storm catcher Eddy Rodriguez called to San Diego Padres
In his first start as a Major Leaguer after being called up by the San Diego Padres, Rodriguez homered today off of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto in his first career at-bat.
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The ball carried 416 feet over the wall in left center field and into the stands at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
It was a blast heard round the world — or at least at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore — where Lake Elsinore Storm staff had gathered in the front office to watch the fan favorite at the plate.
Rodriguez took a swift turn around the bases before being greeted by high-fives and cheers from his new teammates.
The blast put the Padres on the board, making it a 6-1 game in the top of the third inning, however the Reds held on for the 9-4 win.
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