Things got off to an awkward start pre-game, however, as Kieboom's name was spelled wrong on the back of his jersey.
I know Dutch is hard for some, but Carter Kieboom’s name is spelled incorrectly on both his uniform and clubhouse nameplate. pic.twitter.com/weDEjlKQbG
— Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB)
July 7, 2019 The mistake was fixed, and once the game began, Kieboom played a starring role. He started at shortstop for the National League team, making an excellent defensive play in the third inning before lining a single to left field in the fourth and scoring the game's first run later in the frame.
✔️ Great play✔️ Game's first hit✔️ Game's first runCarter Kieboom's showin' out at the #FuturesGame.@carterkieboom // #OnePursuit pic.twitter.com/uYfI9KnusV
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals)
July 8, 2019 Kieboom was pulled in the bottom of the fourth inning, but it was an encouraging performance on a national stage for the 21-year-old after his rough 11-game stint with the Nats earlier in the season during which he hit just .128, struck out 16 times, and comitted four errors. But in 67 games with Triple-A Fresno this season, Kieboom is batting .320 with 14 home runs, 61 RBI, and a 1.022 OPS.
