Daniel Susac’s first MLB start already was turning into a dream night Thursday at Oracle Park, but for some of his family members, the emotions became almost too much to handle.
The Giants catcher collected three hits and reached base four times in San Francisco’s 7-2 win over the New York Mets, becoming the first Giant to reach base four times in his first career start since Kevin Frandsen in 2006.
But while Susac starred on the field, one of the most memorable moments of the night came from the stands.
A large Susac family contingent was on hand for the milestone, and cameras caught the group erupting as Daniel recorded the first hit of his big-league career. The celebration quickly made the rounds online, with the family’s excitement matching the magnitude of the moment.
The night only got louder from there.
Susac singled on the first pitch he saw in the majors, then singled again on the second pitch he saw, and later added a third hit to cap off a standout debut. That final knock proved to be a little too much for Susac’s young nephew.
The performance itself made the night even sweeter for the Susac family, which has deep ties to the Giants organization. Daniel’s older brother, Andrew Susac, played for San Francisco in 2015 and backed up Buster Posey during the Giants’ championship era.
By the end of the night, Susac had not only delivered one of the best debut starts in recent Giants memory, but it also helped create a viral family scene that made the occasion even more unforgettable.
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