New York Yankees star Aaron Judge stood at his locker prior to Tuesday’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. His eyes told the whole story. Judge beamed with emotion when he heard Jac Caglianone’s name. And his signature smile confirmed that elation.

Jac Caglianone Shines During First Week in MLB originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Florida Gators superstar Jac Caglianone has finally made his long awaited MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals after being the No. 6 overall pick in 2024.

Pete Alonso took National League Player of the Week honors, while Jac Caglianone made his MLB debut. Here's how former Gators fared this past week.

One of the most eagerly awaited prospects in baseball, 22-year-old Jac Caglianone, will be called up to the Major Leagues by the Kansas City Royals.

Kansas City’s Vinnie Pasquantino, left, congratulates Royals teammate Salvador Perez on the latter’s fourth-inning home run during a Sunday, June 8, 2025 Major League Baseball game against the White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago. Kamil Krzaczynski Imagn Images

In doing so, Calgianone joined Bo Jackson as the only players in Royals history to record a four-hit game within their first six games as a big-leaguer, according to MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old recorded three singles and a double in Sunday's win. After a slow start through his first five games, he was dialed in at the plate against the White Sox.

Imagine having the ability to raise a sword (or a pen or baseball bat, since we shouldn’t assume we all have swords laying around), say a few magic words and become the most powerful man in the