After 13 years in Minor Leagues, Pirates Drew Maggi makes debut, gets awesome ovation!

After 1,154 Minor League games, Drew Maggi made his MLB debut with the Pirates
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[@shawnheidingsfelder8179]

What's cool is that a lot of the younger Pirates players, if they came up through the Pirates system, played with Maggi on their way up. Those guys are well aware of how hard Maggi worked to get to this point.

[@caglesbagels2171]

Spot on man. Really happy for him

[@dangus_1237]

8K for x12 years is $96,000….talk about a dedication

[@Dudeman9339]

You mean how hard he worked to pinch hit for people while his team is up 7 runs in the last innings? I dont think that’s quite what he’d been working toward.

[@special-s3376]

lol and some of them probably played and are retired by now.

[@jbachman01]

@@Dudeman9339Of course that’s not what he was or is working towards. They’re not going to start you in cleanup in your debut game. You work hard and take what you can get

[@darkwillis416]

What a class act from the Pirates fans. Bravo!

[@Benjamin-1776-]

Nice to see the Pirates opening the season strong their fans and players deserve it.

[@SLURM187]

The 73 fans in attendance were very respectful

[@jjfilli7]

💯 class

[@bordy217]

He was amped up in the box. No way he wasn't swinging for the gate first pitch. Great stuff.

[@strawberry97ish]

The one thing I think the moments hurt him in terms of he had to to be amped to the max the way he swung but we get another go he can forever be a starter

[@Robben4life]

Was so close to being a homer on his first hit in the big leagues. That would have been special

[@aaronm3416]

If he hit that first pitch out… would’ve been bananas

[@davidmcgrew4026]

B A N A N A S

[@김오연-w4p]

He is a big leaguer forever, indeed.

[@SSNESS]

Dude’s a bum

[@ghostdogzx-1474]

I almost audibly choked up when he said that.

[@kennybegeske8824]

He's Got Recruited

[@sunnykobe3210]

Every kids dream.

[@samxyx]

"I was in the show for 21 days once - the 21 greatest days of my life."

[@chriskurtz3274]

you don't carry your bag in the show

[@multiyapples]

Drew Maggi worked his way up to the Major leagues. He never gave up and never quit. For all eternity his will be known as a major leaguer. He deserved it.

[@stevendoherty744]

Don’t follow the Pirates never heard of him till today but to see the love and support of his family and the fans on him achieving his dream was something special.

[@jdb7945]

13 years in the minors… finally called up to the big show

[@Cubsfan122112]

at least the ump didn't give him a violation for the ovation at the beginning.

[@MIKERUPTION]

The ump actually stepped out so that he could receive that ovation. Gotta give the ump credit for being a good human being.

[@multiyapples]

@@MIKERUPTIONhonestly, the umpire deserves a pay raise for that.

[@OptimusWombat]

It's moments like these that make you love baseball.

[@buicklincoln]

Ain't gonna lie, I teared up when I saw his folks watching him. That was BEAUTIFUL moment seeing this guy achieve his dream.

[@theramplocal]

Same

[@cmk921]

My son and I found ourselves unknowingly sitting right by his parents for his first AB. When they interviewed him on the field after the game, we basically got to share that once in a lifetime moment with them. It was amazing to see their reactions, shake his dad’s hand, and just be there, really. I could only try to imagine how they felt after 13 years of waiting and disappointments, to then see their son finally have his moment with an entire ball park cheering his name.

[@theramplocal]

@Chris Koren that is so cool! I wld imagine that wld be moment of a lifetime not only for the player, but for his mom and dad

[@2147B]

same instantly, and i dont do that

[@masonb1100]

Yeah if I seen my son out there still chasing his dream and finally reaching out after so long. I would tear up for sure. Hope this guy gets another chance.

[@spencermackay9020]

I'm sure he's been imaggining that moment for the whole 13 years. The imagge will stay with him forever. Maggical.

[@garnerthecube]

I was about to correct your horrible spelling and then...

[@CrisRust]

Gg

[@moparedtn]

Damn, man. Got me all misty-eyed here. VERY CLASSY, PITTSBURGH! Well done! - Ed on the Ridge

[@howardyanow2883]

Man, if I'm down 7 in the 8th and this guy gets up, I'm floating him something juicy over the plate just for the story.

[@ellsworth1956]

The second pitch was a 95er right down the middle.

[@damien1869]

Yeah he gave the third strike to him right down the middle he tried to give it to him he just missed it

[@fredsystra7584]

Imagine going from making 40k at the very best usually way less for years and years in the minors to then finally getting called up to making $4200/day. So in 10 days he’ll make his yearly minor league yearly salary. Not to mention your lifelong dream finally coming true whilst so many others would’ve given up at this point. Huge props to this guy and I hope to god he gets few years in the show so he can set his family up for life!

[@chrisbalsamo968]

This guy is proof that you can’t ever stop chasing your dreams.

[@allthingsawesome2]

Remember him for how he got there, Not what came of it. God bless brother

[@baseballunderthelights2373]

Just think of all those games the parents went to, driving to all those youth, travel and high school practices. How many swings on a tee, how many ground balls his dad hit to him. How many times mom cheered him on. How many balls dad has tossed to him as a kid, how much sacrifice the family has made to help him get to a point to see 3 pitches in the MLB. I can only imagine - it's gotta be all worth it. Nobody can ever take it away - you're a big leaguer now Drew! And congrats Mom and Dad...

[@goodnews559]

Well done Pittsburg fans. Well done. Love this game.

[@MrMementoMori]

Awesome debut!!

[@JulianWyllie]

Classy by the fans. Cool moment

[@Breakbeats92.5]

How about that home plate umpire stepping away so Maggi would not incur a pitch clock violation and be allowed to soak in the moment.

[@knightfall209]

What happened here exactly never heard of him but this is everywhere

[@apro8lem841]

I'm not cryin....you are😢😢😢

[@christianc.2664]

This is why I hate the pitch clock. Man has waited 13 yrs for this moment and he gets a second strike because of a new rule and changes the moment. It's too much.

[@accordgolfer]

The pitch clock is an overall win

[@notsosalty838]

@@accordgolfer yeah for golfers like you not baseball players

[@frankenoise]

Better to have your cup of coffee than to not drink it at all.

[@juliocesarnicolasperalta8438]

It's beatefull ocacion and memory I'm like that moment congeatulation 👏👏👏

[@cjxd]

I can't even imagine the emotion... he is now forever a Major League player 🙌

[@Lazystu376]

First, they lock up Reynolds and then they bring up Maggi to give him a shot in the big leagues. All while being 1st in the central. Is this the same Pirates team that I’ve been ragging on for years? Or are they finally doing things right?

[@BUILTFORDTOUGH79]

As a pirates fan, that was pretty cool to see.

[@tacogang5083]

Love these moments that are bigger than the game itself. It pains me to watch julio and the Dodgers get knocked around like that but this at bat means more than a win or loss 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@DM12128]

That first swing, I thought it was gone. He crushed that thing. I feel like that foul was actually better than getting a hit, honestly. He got to experience a crowd go absolutely crazy for a couple seconds.

[@multiyapples]

I wish it had been a home run so the crowd would’ve continued to go crazy.

[@tonym7295]

I would of just gave him a pitch to hit. You're losing by 7 so why not?

[@psymar]

The announcers have the perspective right. Sure, he struck out. But for the rest of his life he can say he played major league baseball, and not a lot of people can say that.

[@cjartiste]

People, whatever it is you do, whatever your dream, Keep Grinding. You never know where it can lead you.

[@mystermysterio5348]

Welcome aboard...Hit it" Swing Batter Swing...Good Luck🤞

[@MuthafuckinPuddings]

Great moment. I know he's might not ever get another AB in big leagues, but I'm sure it feels good.

[@jakej4805]

He's starting today

[@Breakbeats92.5]

For the rest of his life he can say, "I'm a former major league baseball player."

[@strawberry97ish]

He’s starting believe me I was stunned I’m praying he gets a hit

[@Breakbeats92.5]

@@strawberry97ish If he gets a hit the crowd will erupt.

[@rcr-zt4of]

@@Breakbeats92.5He got to wear his own MLB jersey while the closest I got was wearing someone else’s. Doesn’t get better than that.

[@scottmahoney1230]

Similar story with Bill Taylor a's 13yrs minors got a call up early 2000s pitching 2-3 seasons as a late closer. Or the teacher from Texas who was a prospect pitcher than injuries ended career early than Hs baseball coach then found he had high velocity after 10 yrs then got a callup to TB Ray's and a Disney movie "the rookie " was made about him

[@AJR-zg2py]

He waited so long - no way he WASN'T swinging on his very first major league pitch LOL

[@beefcakejones1963]

" ENDEAVOR TO PERSEVERE". Lone Waddy,The Outlaw Josey Wales.

[@martinchenswonderland9410]

What a classic and touching moment for Maggi

[@ExhaustedElox]

Could you imagine how loud even that sparse crowd would have been if he hit that first pitch out? What a moment that would have been.

[@BorrietheBlade]

That's beautiful to see ❤

[@PhillyMikeOG]

When you work at McDonald's your entire life since 18 and finally get promoted to general Manager

[@TheHENpp]

How can you not be romantic about baseball?

[@SadalDay]

gonna tell my grandkids this was joe dimaggio

[@benjaminbarry5589]

Why not go play overseas? Happy for him though.

[@tattabox]

Right? I was thinking the same. Who knows why but his choice at the end.

[@marshallheadchief8744]

Moonlight Graham!

[@robertredmon5409]

That was the first thing i thought of too lol

[@MrGuruDaClownHunter]

Another reason why BASEBALL ⚾ is THE BEST Sport in the World 🌎🌍‼️

[@robertredmon5409]

Gotta love baseball, going to have to look for a Drew Maggi rookie card, Congrats this was beautiful to see.

[@jwt999]

The pitch clock really ruined his at bat, make baseball good again

[@freedomstar3814]

He said 13 years .... if it's close I'm going to swing

[@craigpennington1251]

Like most clubs, the minor leaguers are the better players.

[@davekennedy8626]

How can you not love this game?

[@adolfsson2705]

Great support pirates fans!!!!

[@PhillTheGreat]

Why does the MLaB import players? There are thousands of outstanding players in the minors, independent leagues, and in the college system. Why?

[@ConnorCzerniel99]

POV: trying to get called up to the show in road to the show

[@Bustedtough86]

Had this man been given the opportunity in the majors 10 years ago, who knows what would have happened

[@tubenachos]

Wow he's got to be early 30s in his MLB debut congrats 👏

[@strawberry97ish]

I wonder what something like this just one at bat truly feels like this dude prob never thought he would

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

But why does he look out of place? Don't know why or how to explain it hahahaha But an example of never giving up!! 💪💪👍

[@ThreeEyedPea]

Older guy on a relatively young team.

[@DanielKim-w3p]

what a moment

[@brandonpoley]

this reminds me of Crash Davis from Bull Durham

[@Martinsussman]

Classy all around. When sports bring out the good in everyone.

[@stevebenton9193]

Moonlight Graham. You gotta love baseball

[@LSF000]

Shades of Crash Davis. Very cool.

[@xlDysenterylx]

Damn, just a split second ahead of that first one, man. What a guy. What a moment. I love baseball.

[@B-ROCK5150]

WOW! Tip of the cap to the Pirates. Class still exist and that's how you do it.

[@josephlara7653]

How can you not love Baseball

[@city_by_the_bay7769]

what was the song used for his walkup? thanks!

[@clockworked]

I'm a braves fan, but this is a beautiful moment

[@SaltyChip]

Some people just don’t have the natural abilities to be a professional ball player. But once in a while, a player will work there butts of and pay their dies to make it to the show. These players are the ones that bring me back to baseball and love the whole history of the game.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Absolutely beautiful. Idk if most people watching this video are even fully aware just how much passion & determination it took for him to persist in the minor leagues for 13 years... Wow, smh in amazement†

[@totochoi8569]

he is big leaguer, forever

[@TheJoshA]

Chris Sabo hasn't aged in years!

[@Shadow-nx4yl]

man that would've been so cool if his first hit was a home run. dang it.

[@Kevin_40]

1:20 thats embarassing

[@SPICY_BEAR]

That's how you accomplish stuff. You never give up! 😎 Congrats to Maggi for making it to the MLB, hope he has a great and successful career! 🙂

[@RoA-h4e]

데뷔 축하합니다

[@jeffteyrosado9966]

Another 13 years maggi

[@Miezunder]

It’s never too late. Follow your dreams.

[@Cheeto_Duss]

That pitch clock blows 🐓

[@JudgeDredd_]

Respect ✊🏿

[@WhatBaseballForgot]

Great at bat ruined by the awful umpire

[@NRD13]

That is awesome. I just wished the Maple Leafs goalie Jett Alexander got the same reaction. Debuts are awesome to watch.

[@thegothicmetalhead2877]

The most wholesome moment of the year

[@billzzy1644]

It was late, but he did it.

[@atllzable]

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to this young man...WAY TO GO....!!!

[@derrickbird9676]

This needs to be a movie if the pirates make a run.. I remember a few weeks ago watching the white sox play in Pittsburgh and the pirates showed me something to think they might be a dark horse this year

[@andrewaaberg482]

LFG Maggi!

[@scotttild]

The new Crash Davis😅

[@Optim40]

Okay people. Then were the same people who walk around getting offended at everything, hating each other. Thats why these things don't really mean anything.

[@MandoEric]

Props to him for sticking to it

[@55giantsfan22]

Living the dream

[@jerky5815]

WOWWWWWW...what a story! I was the best football kicker in Wisconsin in the late 80s. I had scholarship verbal agreement with UWM for the next season to play for the Badgers. 2 weeks after winning state championship, my dad got into a car accident while on vacation in Michigan. I became instant homeless, I dropped out of school to be with him for a month before he passed away. I regretted every day about what could have been. I'm 52 now.

[@serpserpserp]

I feel like my sporting career was cut short by a broken home. Always wondered how things could have been if I had a stable upbringing at critical moments in my childhood

[@oscarramirez4531]

One of the many reasons baseball is the best sport in the world. If your a REAL fan of the game of baseball you understand.

[@kennybegeske8824]

Welcome To The MLB

[@rjcupid]

What an amazing moment.

[@whenfatkillsfat803]

Maybe Dennis Quaid can play him in a Disney movie.

[@PoloDavey]

im a cards fan but i gre up in western pa. Pitt truly is a great city