The LeBron of baseball?

I know sports doesn't necessarily fall under the banner of Create & Commerce (although it is technically entertainment) but you have to see this kid.

Stephen Strasburg is a 21-year-old pitcher for the Washington Nationals. He was drafted in 2009 and signed a record $15.1 MILLION contract. After only 11 minor league starts, he made his major league debut tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In seven innings of work, Strasburg struck out 14 batters (a season high for the Nationals), gave up only two runs (on a two-run home run), allowed only four hits, and didn't walk anybody. Of those 14 strikeouts, seven of them came from the seven last consecutive batters he faced.

The Washington Nationals, who are ranked 21st in the majors in attendance (very low), sold every single ticket to the game and even started making up tickets by placing seats in the luxury boxes and squeezing every last inch of standing-room out of Nationals Park. Impressive.

ESPN and Sports Illustrated are calling Strasburg the LeBron James or Sydney Crosby of baseball. He is arguably the most hyped, promising rookie in the history of baseball.

MLB.com won't let me post the video, but follow this link to watch Strasburg's 14 debut strikeouts. It's...phenomenal.