Robby Snelling makes his MLB debut for the Marlins in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals

MIAMI (AP) — Robby Snelling was already receiving autograph requests from young Marlins fans 24 hours before his first Major League Baseball start.

The Marlins sure hope that will become a new norm for their No. 2 pitching prospect, who made his MLB debut Friday against the Washington Nationals after being called up from Triple-A Jacksonville.

“It’s pretty surreal,” Snelling said in Miami’s clubhouse Thursday before walking over to the dugout where fans yelled for his signature....