May 14, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Jarred Kelenic (10) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Just one day after making his MLB debut, Jarred Kelenic showed why he’s a consensus top-5 prospect in baseball. The Seattle Mariners’ outfielder blasted a two-run homer against the Cleveland Indians on Friday night at T-Mobile Park for his first career hit. And it was a rocket.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Kelenic sent an Aaron Civale offering 409 feet over the right-center field wall. The dinger had an exit velocity of 109.3 mph.

That was smoked.

And he followed it up with a double in his next at-bat while showing off the wheels.

With Kelenic and Kyle Lewis, the Mariners have a very exciting young outfield. And Mariners fans finally have great reason for hope going forward, for a franchise that has the longest postseason drought in North American pro sports.

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