Giants' Birdsong looks like he belongs in MLB debut vs. Cubs
Briefly

Hayden Birdsong, a 22-year-old right-hander, made an impressive MLB debut with a powerful 98 mph fastball despite warming up to Michael Bublé's music, showing both skill and uniqueness.
Despite falling just short of completing five innings, Birdsong displayed poise, raw stuff, and potential to secure a long-term spot in the Giants' rotation, earning praise for his impressive pitching abilities.
"He's got legit stuff," said catcher Patrick Bailey, highlighting Birdsong's strong pitching abilities that need some fine-tuning to find consistency but holding great promise for the future.
Birdsong faced some challenges with falling behind in counts during his debut, indicating areas for improvement while still managing to impress with his overall performance.
Read at NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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