Adam Ottavino, right-handed relief pitcher formerly of the Colorado Rockies recently signed a 3 year, $27 million deal with the New York Yankees. The pitcher who claimed he “would strike Babe Ruth out every time” joins a group of extremely talented bullpen talents in the Bronx.
The 33-year-old Brooklyn native who lives in New York has seen adversity and success both in his career.
The history of the strikeout maestro:
Adam was selected in the MLB draft in the 30th round by the Tampa Bay Rays but didn’t sign. He opted for college and attended Northeastern University where he holds the career and single-season records for strike-outs and in 2005 was named America East Conference’s Pitcher of the Year.