Ryujin
Legend
Well, that's certainly not true. It took Benjamin Sisko two seasons to acquire a starship, and most of a third to earn the rank of Captain.
You're quite correct, of course. I'd have been better off saying "in command."
I'd be really interested in seeing this evidence. It hasn't been presented in this thread! (Unless "raised by Sarek" qualifies, but I'd struggle to find anything to debate there.)
I've referenced it. If you don't see it that's fine too. We all have our opinions.