When he made his major league debut in 1998 , Ponson became the third player from Aruba to play in the major leagues .
Ponson threw right - handed with a fastball that clocked out at 95 mph .
When Ponson made Ponson 's major league debut in 1998 , Ponson became the third player from Aruba to play in the major leagues .
Ponson threw right - handed with a fastball that clocked out at 95 mph .