Pirates call up 33-year-old Minor Leaguer Drew Maggi after 1,115 games in emotional scenes in the Pittsburgh locker room… and he could debut TODAY
- The 33-year-old has dedicated himself toward chasing his dream for decades
- Drew Maggi has also represented Italy at the World Baseball Classic in ’17 & ’19
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have had several reasons to smile this season and yet perhaps none more than when minor league journeyman Drew Maggi was elevated to its MLB roster.
Maggi, who has spent 13 years in the Minors, had his contract selected by the Pirates from Double-A Altoona Sunday.
The 33-year-old was not named in the Pirates’ starting lineup for the home game vs. Cincinnati, but could still debut.
After being told of the news, Maggi uttered ‘Holy ****’, much to the amusement of his raucous teammates.
He then let out a ‘Let’s f****** go!’ before the Pirates’ locker room mobbed Maggi.
33-year-old Drew Maggi was called up to Pittsburgh’s roster Sunday in emotional scenes
According to MLB.com, Maggi has played in 1,155 Minor League games over the course of 13 seasons.
The only other time he was selected on an MLB roster was in 2021 while with the Twins. He did not appear during the September 18 game.
Maggi was taken in the 15th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Pirates out of Arizona State University.
He has also played in the World Baseball Classic for Italy. Maggi has had spells with the Indians also.
Pittsburgh are enjoying a terrific season at 15-7, and equal in the win column with NL Central leaders. Milwaukee (15-6).
Maggi has slogged through the Minor Leagues since being taken in the 15th round in 2010
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