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Mets Rookie Jefry Yan Celebrates Debut Strikeout with Leaping Slam

Published August 6, 2026 · Updated August 6, 2026 · Fox Sports

New York Mets rookie Jefry Yan celebrated his MLB debut with a viral high-flying leap and grass slap after striking out the first batter he faced against the Guardians.

Yan, 29, escaped a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning by striking out pinch-hitter Ángel Martínez with an 88.7 mph slider. "I celebrated accordingly," Yan said of the viral moment. ipl-cricket.in

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