Liam Plunkett took the mound on June 26, 2026.
The former England pace attacker tried his hand at development baseball in the United States.
He had spent several weeks practicing with the team before the game.
Coaches said his tall stature and delivery velocity made the switch simpler.
In his debut he struck out a hitter on the second pitch of his first at‑bat.
The strikeout was his only recorded out that night.
The move is a rare cross‑sport shift after he ended his international cricket career.