There are few things better in sports than a major-league debut. To see the culmination of years of work in the minors come to fruition in a first at-bat or a first pitch thrown is a special sight. That moment is even more special when the player debuting carries with him expectations for greatness—it’s what made Kris Bryant’s first at-bat and Stephen Strasburg’s first start must-see TV.



There were 262 major-league debuts in 2017, and we’ll see a similar number this year. With players such as Ronald Acuña already splashing on the scene, we thought it would be a good time to see what other intriguing prospects might be on the cusp of a big league call-up. Below are breakdowns of 10 such players.



All stats good through May 9.



Position Players



1B Peter AlonsoParent Club: New York Mets



Current Assignment: Class AA Binghamton Rumble Ponies



Ht/Wt: 6-3/245 lbs. B/T: R/R...