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The ongoing MLB season has been a blessing for underdog teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates, and even the Baltimore Orioles. On the other hand, the current season has been a big disappointment for a few heavyweights like the LA Dodgers, SD Padres, and esp the New York Yankees. However, a recent visit from a top NBA prospect at Yankee Stadium brought some smiles to the disappointed Pinstripes fans.

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Notably, 19-year-old basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama started the proceedings between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners. What caught everyone’s eyes was when Victor, a 7’4” basketball star, stood next to the 5’11” Yankees catcher in the ballpark.

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Starting pitcher Victor Wembanyama had a great day before the ultimate test!

The first pitch in every game holds great importance, especially during special events. The same happened when Victor Wembanyama performed his duty as the first pitcher of the day. He was possibly his first time on the mound, even though he missed the line, but was good to go for the day.

The incident after that had interesting reactions from the Yankees skipper as Victor engaged with the fans in the stands. Jomboy Media shared the clip of this episode. The caption read, “Boone reacting to Victor Wembanyama throw baseballs.”

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After doing his job, Victor spent his time with the players. One of them was Jose Trevino, with whom he even clicked a picture. Given that there is a big difference between the heights of the two players, it became another highlight of the day. Talkin’ Yanks pointing towards the same shared on Twitter. It read, “5?11 Jose Trevino looks like an Oompa Loompa next to #1 NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama.”

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Notably, it came before the NBA draft, which will be the next test. The French player is expected is join the San Antonio Spurs as they hold the number one pick. Given that he has scored 20 points on average on the baseball court, he promises to be a great addition to the NBA. But before showing his strength on the court, the 19-year-old has shown his skills on the mound. And as things unfolded, the Yankees’ fans got the first chance to react to his first professional performance on US soil.

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Yankees fans feel Victor could be an excellent addition to the team!

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The New York Yankees are short of players because of the injuries. Victor seems to have impressed their fans during his short time at the Brox. They have now joined in the call to sign him to add strength to the team. Here are some of those reactions:

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More appreciations.

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Fans have loved Victor’s presence and are impressed by the player. But will he be able to do so when the NBA season starts? What do you think of his skills? Please share your assessment of the same down below!

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Saurabh Saini

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Saurabh Saini is a writer and content analyst at EssentiallySports. Prior to joining ES, Saurabh had worked for SportsKeeda and had written around 800 articles spanning the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Now, his daily rhythm revolves around the insights from MLB events ranging from the World Series to Free Agency, as he plays the roles of a fan, a writer, and a reader altogether. Beginning his day early, by thoroughly examining the events from the previous day and extending his focus to current occurrences and future plans, Saurabh dedicates time each day to deliver valuable insights to the readers. While on his days off from work, his affection for poetry takes center stage.

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