ESPN.com · May 16, 2017
Inside Gift Ngoepe's nine-year journey to MLB
After nine seasons in the minor leagues, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Gift Ngoepe made his major league debut on April 26 -- and in the process, became the first African-born player in MLB history. Since then, Ngoepe has been a regular player for the Pirates at second, third and shortstop. He sat down with ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler to talk about his whirlwind two weeks.
What have the last two weeks been like?
They've been pretty amazing. I've enjoyed my time here. My teammates have taken me in and are teaching me everything, the way of being a big leaguer and how to look after yourself on and off the field. It's been an amazing time, and I've learned so much.
How has the team taken you in?