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, one of the greatest and most impactful Rebels in Ole Miss baseball history, made his MLB debut on Saturday. Elko, 26, got the call from the Chicago White Sox on Friday evening, according to reporting from Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun Times.

CHICAGO – Tim Elko's first big league hit was a homer – and a decisive one at that. Elko's three-run shot in the bottom of the sixth inning put the Chicago White Sox ahead to stay, and they went on to a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.

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