When Chris Mazza made his Red Sox debut against the Yankees on August 1, it was a special moment for the right-handed pitcher. It was a chance for him to be a part of the historic rivalry, one that is a part of his family linage.
Mazza is cousins to the DiMaggio brothers, including Vince, Yankees’ legend Joe, and former Red Sox center fielder, Dom.
“Baseball is in my blood,” Mazza told The Boston Globe. “I’ve always loved it. It was definitely a big deal in my family.”
Chris Mazza was just nine years old when he learned of his famous relatives while watching ESPN Classic on television with his older brother.