Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick has had a great start. Get to know him.

Over 39,000 people attended Sal Frelick's sensational major-league debut.

And if Frelick goes on to have a solid career, you can bet that more than double that number of Milwaukee baseball fans will claim they were at American Family Field for Frelick's first game in a Brewers uniform.

Here's a few things you should know about the new outfielder:

How long has Sal Frelick been on the Brewers?

This is his Frelick's first season. He was drafted by the Brewers in 2021 in the first round with the 15th pick in the MLB draft.

What's Sal Frelick known for?

Despite his lack of consistent power for an outfielder — he only had two homers at Class AAA Nashville this season after returning from a thumb injury — the Brewers are impressed with Frelick's plate discipline and bat-to-ball skills. In addition to his contact skills, he has above-average speed and is considered an above-average outfielder.

Where is Sal Frelick from?

Lexington, Mass.

How tall is Sal Frelick?

5-foot-10

How old is Sal Frelick?

23

Did Sal Frelick play in the World Baseball Classic?

Yes, he played for Team Italy and had three hits in a 7-1 victory over Cuba that helped the club surprisingly advance to the quarterfinals.

When did Sal Frelick make his major league debut?

July 22, 2023

Why was Sal Frelick in the minors until after the all-star break?

Frelick had surgery in late April to repair a sprained thumb ligament, which slowed his fast track to the majors.

Other facts about Sal Frelick?

Frelick became the first Brewer to have three or more hits and two RBI in his debut.

Frelick played baseball, hockey and football and was the Gatorade high school football player of the year in Massachusetts after throwing 30 touchdowns his senior year. He was offered both baseball and football scholarships at Boston College.

Frelick hit .359 and was all-Atlantic Coast Conference first team his junior season, along with ACC defensive player of the year.

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick