Billy Hamilton started his first Major League game on Wednesday, hitting ninth and playing center field for the Cincinnati Reds.

Hamilton went on to reach base five times with three hits, four stolen bases and two runs scored.

"It was a pretty big game. I'm excited about it," said Hamilton, who was called up on Sept. 3. "Coming in, I was nervous. I got on the field and guys were on my side. They said, 'You've got to go between the white lines, no matter what level you're on.' That really gave me a bunch of confidence and settled me down a bit."

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Hamilton is the first Major League player since the live ball era to record four steals in his first start.

"My job is to steal bases, no matter how many I get," Hamilton said. "That's an accomplishment to get four in one game. Who knows what comes next?"