Tyler Samaniego, a baseball player from Northeast Mississippi Community College, has been promoted to the Boston Red Sox, according to the team.
Samaniego will wear jersey number 78 and could make his major league debut as soon as today in Boston, sources said.
He is credited as the first player from NEMCC to receive a call to the big leagues, marking a historic milestone for the program, the school confirmed.
Fans and teammates congratulated Samaniego on his achievement, which highlights his hard work and talent. The Red Sox have not officially announced his debut or provided further details.
