Unfortunately for Elko, his debut did not go as he wanted, going 0-3 in his first three at-bats. But each dusk is followed by a new dawn and Tim Elko had his welcome to show moment Sunday.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko batted with a runner on second, two outs and the score tied in the seventh inning Saturday at Rate Field. It’s the type of big spot a player dreams of in their major-league debut.

Tim Elko, a former Ole Miss baseball captain, achieved a significant milestone by making his Major League Baseball debut.

Tim Elko crushes his first Major League home run in the bottom of the 6th inning, giving the White Sox a 4-1 lead