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