John Means Makes His Cleveland Guardians Debut As Team Celebrates His Day
Guardians wishes pitcher John Means through a happy birthday, dedicating as his special day.
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The Cleveland Guardians are rolling out the red carpet for their newest pitcher John Means as the team dedicated the game day in his honor for his birthday celebration. In an Instagram post shared on the team’s official account, the Guardians tagged and wished John Means with the caption: “Hey, everyone! It’s John Means’ day” accompanied by a celebratory emoji and the hashtag #GuardsBall.
The image shared in the post shows John Means in his Cleveland Guardians uniform. The birthday post by the Guardians comes at an important day for both Means and the Guardians as they continue their 2025 season campaign.
John Means is a left-handed pitcher who previously made his name with the Baltimore Orioles. The 31-year-old hurler gained significant recognition in 2021 when he threw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, becoming the Orioles’ first solo no-hitter since Jim Palmer in 1969. Means was an All-Star in 2019 and has been known for his excellent command and effective changeup.
Means underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2022, which sidelined him for a significant period as he recovered from the procedure that replaces the ulnar collateral ligament in the pitching elbow. His acquisition by the Guardians represents a potential boost to their pitching rotation as they continue their push in the American League Central division.
In recent days, the team’s social media has highlighted several wins, including a significant series victory they described as one that “just means more” with the hashtag #GuardiWWWWWins, suggesting a five-game winning streak.
The team’s recent posts have showcased various aspects of the Guardians’ culture, from David Fry being celebrated as “the ultimate girl dad” to Gold Glove winner Steven Kwan pulling the ceremonial sword before Game 2 of a recent series.
The Guardians have also been highlighting the debuts of other players, including a recent post welcoming rookie Zak Kent with the caption “Welcome to The Show, Zak!” as he entered to pitch for the first time at the Major League level.
Formerly known as the Cleveland Indians, the team officially changed its name to the Guardians following the 2021 season. The new name pays homage to the iconic “Guardians of Traffic” sculptures on the Hope Memorial Bridge near Progressive Field.
The franchise was founded in 1894 as the Grand Rapids Rustlers, eventually moving to Cleveland and going through several name changes before becoming the Indians in 1915 and finally the Guardians in 2021. Throughout their history, they’ve won two World Series championships (1920 and 1948) and numerous American League pennants.
Under manager Stephen Vogt, who took over before the 2024 season, the Guardians have been working to build a competitive team that blends veterans like José Ramírez with emerging young talent. The addition of John Means represents part of this strategy as they look to strengthen their pitching staff.
As Means takes the mound for his Cleveland debut, Guardians fans will be watching closely to see if the left-hander can provide the boost the team needs as they continue their 2025 campaign. The special day dedicated to him on his birthday indicates the team’s excitement about what he might bring to their pitching rotation going forward.
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