Yasiel Puig's impressive debut week

With a sizzling bat and stellar defense, Yasiel Puig had one of the most memorable debut weeks in MLB history.

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[gvlgoals]

Summer 2013. You just had to be there.

[baseballaddict]

I have no idea why people dislike Vin Scully. He's a legend. He is by far my favorite announcer because of the fact that he's not loud and annoying. But at the sametime he shows a good amount of emotion in clutch situations of a game. And he gives a vivid image of what's happening.

[evander]

4 home runs 10 Runs Batted In 2 Great Throws in a week. For a rookie that's amazing

[itseddieelizalde]

Even if you aren't a Dodgers Fan, you have to admit that he had an insane first week, that probably got the Dodgers into the playoffs

[lulurose]

I still remember when Puig tossed me a ball during spring training, waved hi during a game, and waved again during a different game. I loved the dodgers so much more because of his love for the fans and the game. He will always be a dodger! I’ll always be a fan of Puig. #PuigYourFriend 😢

[urgev]

Most insane debut ever. Everyone was talking about him. You’d watch every game just to see what he would do that night. Not that I expected him to keep that pace up, no one could. Still its crazy to think he’s already out of the league. Memorable career for sure though.

[FBIStatMajor]

In hindsight he was the most important dodger of the past decade. People forget the dodgers were close to blowing up the nucleus of the team until he came up. He literally altered an entire teams trajectory with how he played in June 2013

[MultiMaddenbeast]

Everyone hating on the great Vin Scully need to know that baseball is his life he loves the game and the game loves him he may not jump out of his chair screaming but he lets you hear the crowd noise and the players he lets you enjoy what the great game of baseball is really about. Vin Scully is the greatest announcer to ever live and Frankly it isnt even an arguement

[imaniwjwright]

I remember being amazed by this dude. I was 15 years old at the time and playing Center field for my high school. Added a lot of motivation to my workouts watching this dude play.

[chfborde]

you know if scully says he "doesn't believe it" when he's seen it all you're doing unbelievable

[anthonymccomack]

Puig we love you, you once threw my young daughter and I a foul ball during a spring training game. I will never forget how excited she was, she didn't stop smiling for a week. Viva Cuba, Viva Puig!

[ajm]

Look how big he is now compared to then. He still a beast

[RDiaz]

I was dreaming to think that they would've kept him in that uniform forever, I'm gonna miss the hell outta him.

[knoxbox]

For people who call Puig a show boat, look at him sprint out of his stance after every hit. He had to slow down so he wouldn't pass up Hanley on one of 'em.

[diegocarvajal]

I'm not even a Dodgers fan, yet I freaking love this video every time I see it. Regardless of what you think of Puig, this stretch was badass.

[MIGGIE]

VINCE SCULLY is a LEGEND!! if you think he is boring then you really haven't heard him call a game... while other play by play guys fill your airwaves with dead space VIN is busy giving you an insight into the player who is up to bat... he has millions and millions of stories to tell all while calling a game... i have not heard anyone else do that till this day #GODODGERS   

[MM-qimk]

He lit the baseball world on fire this week. It was such a pleasure to watch live !

[timtalks]

My dad took me to the game where Puig hit his two first homers. His career might not have worked out as many would have hoped, but he’ll always be one of my personal favorite Dodgers of all time for the memories he gave me.💙

[PhilipJames]

For Vin Scully to say I don't Believe It will be the best compliment Puig will ever receive because Vin Scully has seen it all. Puig will be back with a vengeance no question in the playoffs

[PunkinRB]

it's hard to watch this and keep in mind this all happened within the guys FIRST WEEK in the majors... easily one of the best debut weeks and even months of ALL TIME