After playing in 1,155 minor league games since 2010, 33-year-old Drew Maggi was beginning to wonder if he would ever get another opportunity to play with a big league club.
On Sunday, the Double-A Altoona Curve infielder learned he was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
His reaction to the news speaks for itself:
It’s been a hell of a journey for Drew Maggi. pic.twitter.com/KPjXxLSj1B
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 23, 2023
Altoona Curve Manager and assistant hitting coordinator with the Pirates, Calix Crabbe, notified Maggi of the development with a speech that represented exactly what makes stories like Maggi's special.