Drew Maggi Hits First RBI Single, Doubles Next At-bat in MLB Play After 13 Years in Minors
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Жыл бұрынDuring the top of the 7th inning in a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals, Drew Maggi would get his second batting opportunity in MLB. Drew would have a nice at-bat and hit the third base runner home e via a single to center field. In the 9th inning Maggi would hit a sharp line drive left of the 3rd baseman for a stand up double. Congratulations to Drew Maggi.
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@ivmurk21 Жыл бұрын
Man, that shot at the end where he takes a good look around and soaks it all in, that’s everything. Congrats, Drew!!
@richturds7331 Жыл бұрын
And he’s on a 1st place team atm
@vivienneduong6541 Жыл бұрын
Hope he becomes a regular in the MLB for the coming years. Yankees fan.
@alexanderthegrape5370 Жыл бұрын
He's so young too lol I know for baseball he's "old" but from my point a view he's a young man having fun living out his dream
@CaptainLumpyDog Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Vin Scully's call of Koufax's perfect game.
@ajetjennings Жыл бұрын
He was checking outfielder positions to prepare to score from second, but yeah it's pretty cool.
@kennygismo6315 Жыл бұрын
So nice to see someone who has worked so hard get a chance to show what they can do. What an amazing story for all to enjoy!!
@BoKnowsZombies Жыл бұрын
He's had 13 years to show what he could do....
@Hydra48 Жыл бұрын
@@BoKnowsZombies And most people would retire or give up by then but he kept working lol
@andrewmccann2700 Жыл бұрын
How many major league hits do you have?
@MrCveedub Жыл бұрын
@@BoKnowsZombies Don't be like that, dude. This guy now has two major league hits AND two RBIs. Appreciate the fact that someone, a person very unlikely, accomplished something most will never have the opportunity to do.
@moose7266 Жыл бұрын
@BoKnowsZombies actually he never has been given a chance. Seen guys hit crazy in minors and suck in majors and vice versa
@luishumbertovega3900 Жыл бұрын
He is now a .333 hitter with a .833 OPS, a Double and 1 RBI in 6 plate appearances, collected a MLB salary during those days that could be more money than what he gets in a complete season in MiLB, a week he will never forget, God bless you Drew !!!
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
He was sent back to Double-A Altoona this morning.
@luishumbertovega3900 Жыл бұрын
@@dalethelander3781 Yeah, we know that, but nothing can take away from him the 1-derful week he's lived.
@keithzimpelman1483 Жыл бұрын
He didnt make any extra money for that lol, you get paid whats in your contract.
@MarkT36 Жыл бұрын
@@keithzimpelman1483 he did
@JAGL716 Жыл бұрын
@@dalethelander3781 yeah but thats cause they dont wanna pay him MLB money😅... he will be back i feel
@jermaynec Жыл бұрын
This is why I love baseball. No other sport would a 30 year old rookie get so much respect and cheers.
@gina774 Жыл бұрын
And not just from Pirates fans! I'm diehard Cardinals fan rooting for him!
@abas43091 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing the entire Pirates dugout on the railing anticipating every pitch and reacting like it's the playoffs. Terrific moment.
@jamieanderson6222 Жыл бұрын
I bet that more than 1 of his team mates have played with him in the minors such a great movie lol
@Oceangirl_505 Жыл бұрын
Congrats Drew, you are a MLB player and seem like a great guy. So proud of you and your family!
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
He's back in the minors as of this morning.
@Oceangirl_505 Жыл бұрын
@@dalethelander3781 So sad, I thought that might happen. Maybe they will bring him back up before he quits. I understand that they don't get paid much in the minors.
@gavinhawdon193 Жыл бұрын
For any player, at any level, who has, at some point, not legged out a ground ball - watch this man! He is the essence of effort and perseverance. Drew Maggi you are a true hero! ✊
@rockcundiff1761 Жыл бұрын
"hero"? come on man
@johnproctor3071 Жыл бұрын
These moments are what make baseball magical.
@ryantourney2879 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter if his time in the majors is brief...the guy made it ! He will always be a part of that pro baseball fraternity. Well done !
@4Gr8rGood Жыл бұрын
The beauty of baseball.
@pikijuiyii777 Жыл бұрын
So inspiring seeing an athlete never abandon his dream. You got my support Maggi, and the support of every Puerto Rican. 🇵🇷🇮🇹
@joeheid2776 Жыл бұрын
My man got halfway to the cycle!
@MrCveedub Жыл бұрын
A career cycle would still be a huge accomplishment, so hopefully he gets some more ABs
@yoda9256 Жыл бұрын
@@MrCveedub he’s going back to AA
@IzNebula Жыл бұрын
@@yoda9256 Why is that?
@yoda9256 Жыл бұрын
@@IzNebula cause they don’t need him
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
@@IzNebula It's true. He's been sent down to the Double-A Altoona Curve.
@balaton1 Жыл бұрын
I am in tears, of joy. Life is really hard, but sometimes a good man gets a break. OMG how this boy toiled. For his dream. May God bless you Drew Maggi. Don't change a thing. This is the good news we have been waiting for.
@danieltaz2011 Жыл бұрын
This is incredible gentlemen. This guy is an inspiration to everyone to never give up on our dreams. It doesn't matter which team you're a fan of, we're here as one to watch a champion!
@belmarmom Жыл бұрын
This is what sports is all about: hard work, determination, perseverance and grit. Way to go, Drew.
@NewTears1 Жыл бұрын
Made me teary-eyed for real. It’s amazing how a man I only knew about 5 days ago can evoke such emotion.
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
Pirates sent him back down this morning.
@billbuffington3037 Жыл бұрын
@@dalethelander3781 In his week in the majors, he hit 2 for 3, and had an RBI. The Pirates should have left him in the majors, just to let it play out. The Pirates are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Having Maggi on the bench is good karma for the team, and an inspiration for all those major leaguers who fail to give 100% on every play.
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
@@billbuffington3037 The Pirates stunk up the league the last two seasons. (Well, them and the Reds.) What happened? They spend some money in the off-season?
@Mister_Clean Жыл бұрын
The Pirates are such a fun team to watch this year. Love the support from the bench 🥲
@frenchfrey65 Жыл бұрын
Very classy of the Nats to immediately give the ball to the Pirates after the hit and play.
@bobbyzullo8672 Жыл бұрын
Not really, it’s standard procedure. Would have been an outrage if they didn’t
@Supportacct Жыл бұрын
It's just the way it's done. For everyone, with any milestone
@spectac1 Жыл бұрын
that's done for every player.
@roberthudson1959 Жыл бұрын
It may be SOP, but it is still neat when an accomplishment is recognized by the opposition. In contrast, I have seen far too many basketball accomplishments "celebrated" by a technical foul.
@ImRanchWilder 3 ай бұрын
You can also see the umo pointing and directing the player to throw it to the dug out
@Rodelaverse Жыл бұрын
As a diehard Cubs fan, this is increidble to see. I am actually proud of the pirates as a whole. I got family is Pittsburgh and they have been waiting for a while for the bucs young core to blossom. And boy have they. They look like a true contender this year. Congrats to all of the Pirates fans.
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
Javy Baez punking their first baseman...priceless.
@newguyoz Жыл бұрын
How can you not love baseball..... with stories like these.❤❤
@sumandsubstance7881 Жыл бұрын
Keep Maggi as a bench coach or something. We need him in the dugout as an inspiration!
@mkailov13 Жыл бұрын
OK let's pump the brakes, the man's not a mascot.
@johndavies5582 Жыл бұрын
He isn't a charity case, and if you're a mlb player and you have a hard time finding inspiration and motivation, then I'm not sure how u made it that far
@nathancorbett999 Жыл бұрын
@Zach why not?
@nathancorbett999 Жыл бұрын
@Zach I'd say he's even more inspirational than a mascot
@nathancorbett999 Жыл бұрын
@@johndavies5582 says someone who will never play in the mlb
@Wlightning25 Жыл бұрын
13 years in the minors and he of course scores the 13th run in the game.
@rickgeller6043 Жыл бұрын
He didn't score the 13th run. He drove the 13th run in. In baseball there called, RBI's-runs batted in.
@gavincollins2887 Жыл бұрын
MLB scripted?
@skyguy5587 Жыл бұрын
Poetry
@claytonredman7979 Жыл бұрын
Can someone explain to me why he’s been in the minors for that long
@DubCmusicTV Жыл бұрын
@@claytonredman7979what is there to explain? Does everyone make the majors??
@joshuapatrick682 Жыл бұрын
dude made the pinnacle of the sport....even if it was only as a courtesy, good for him. Professional baseball is brutal man...absolutely brutal. There are any number of reasons why this dude never developed, or got developed. its nice to see him soak it all in.
@deansapp4635 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing the crowd cheering for him.
@stevebenton9193 Жыл бұрын
That smile on his face after his first major league hit. Priceless!
@rogerj21 Жыл бұрын
Most awesome single in the whole 2023 season.
@bevor1785 Жыл бұрын
He did something many of us only dreamed of as kids! Great job! 👍
@sonotdown998 Жыл бұрын
Maggical!
@jmayaj Жыл бұрын
here is the ball, here is the man...😢 so touched and moved. cheers bro!!!
@anthonylong5870 Жыл бұрын
A true baseball dream come true story. Good job Maggi!
@butterz9066 Жыл бұрын
Big Drew (thats what I called him) was a prime time player for me during my stint with the Altoona curve in MLB the show.
@robertenglish3921 Жыл бұрын
I am fan of someone making it after Minor leagues and something good coming out of it !
@benosowski9261 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love to see these moments you work your old life to get to this moment and the story is just as great.
@nodrogskram1857 Жыл бұрын
From a Phillies fan congratulations Maggi whole league rooting for you!
@chrisbennett2374 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this.
@erikbrantly4015 Ай бұрын
Just saw this, and I haven't stopped smiling yet. Great job, "kid"!!
@philmccraken Жыл бұрын
These are the type of moments every fan of baseball, no matter who you cheer for, love to see. Congratulations Drew!
@JohnSmith-wh2ob Жыл бұрын
The fans and his teammates were so invested this is awesome
@danielcorreard3746 Жыл бұрын
i'm glad drew got not only two hits but also an rbi even if he never gets back up to the bigs he now has some career highlights to tell his grand kids about. congrats drew
@fromulus Жыл бұрын
I'm a Red Sox fan, but saw his call up video and have been following since. What a great story, I'm so happy for this guy I didn't know until last week. Pirates got something special going right now.
@TheTeacherUSC Жыл бұрын
Cubs fan here. I know Maggi didn't start because the Pirates are in first place. It worked out going 2-2 but would have like to see him play from the 5th inning or earlier since the game was won for the Pirates. Looks like a good hitter. Awesome!
@rizzorizzo2311 Жыл бұрын
Dude that was a solid at bat. Fuckin experience goes a long ass way.
@thetruebatman4632 Жыл бұрын
This was so sick to watch. Loved how Washington tossed it over to the Pitt dugout so he could have it. Baseball still delivers some of the most magic moments.
@oldfarmer9004 Жыл бұрын
I can only imagine what he was feeling! Something you have been waiting for your entire baseball career. I think it had to be a very surreal experience. All that time practicing and learning and training. Watching other guys make it up. Then…boom…you’re here too!
@elllelf Жыл бұрын
So happy for the guy. This is the American dream right here. And it's even better because you see how much his teammates are pulling for the guy. Maggi must be a good guy in the clubhouse.
@frankkottwitz6279 Жыл бұрын
Love it man such a good story of perseverance
@BobbyP5 Жыл бұрын
Tears of happiness for this man!
@Goldmember66 Жыл бұрын
This is so cool in so many ways.
@LDQBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thrilled for this dude. Glad he's getting this opportunity.
@paulerxx Жыл бұрын
Proud of you bud. Never give up.
@cambiteroswebmaster Жыл бұрын
A Maggi-cal moment! ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
@davidm6256 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a pirate fan but I am a fan of baseball, and this is a story about someone who never stopped playing or dreaming about making to the big leagues, congrats on your commitment to baseball
@allainangcao28 Жыл бұрын
The Gift of the Maggi making the most of his time on the MLB roster. 🥲
@bobfallis Жыл бұрын
I'm happy for him. He looked genuinely stoked about what he'd accomplished.
@U2BEMatchmaker Жыл бұрын
Wow... my name is Ed Baker. I am 44 years old and been a Pirates fan for almost all of that. Yeah. I have had a really tough life. But anyway, this brought me to tears of joy. I cry a lot. Even gum commercials. Remember those Wrigley or Big Red, Juicy Fruit ones... anyway, I am so happy for Drew Maggi. Happy for this fun Pirates team. Thankful to have survived the two ambulance rides I recently had to take. I have been referred now to a Gastroenterologist and hope my consultation next month leads to some treatment so I can watch more special moments like this. - Ed Baker, Portland, Oregon (worst city in America these years... very sad...) I ran for President in 2016 and Portland City Council in 2022. I have no intention to run for Dog Catcher.
@RandomPlayIist Жыл бұрын
AI-generated comment? wtf is this lol
@percychien8522 Жыл бұрын
I hope you'll do better if this is real Ed, I really do.
@ifmacfie 2 ай бұрын
O’s fan and Baltimore native here. This transcended what team you like and where you’re from. That was just an awesome sports moment.
@STVG71 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful moment for Drew. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to watch it happen from here in MKE. Well done Drew! Lets Go Bucs!
@bigal1337 Жыл бұрын
Way to go Drew! What a great feeling!
@cableguy8093 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in major league baseball in a long time
@ethanblank8911 Жыл бұрын
I really hope they keep him around. His ball vision is very good, and I’m pretty sure he has had contact in every AB. Love to see it
@donyoung7874 Жыл бұрын
I hope he has a great season! He worked really hard to get there and never gave up.
@FactGolf Жыл бұрын
They sent him down after this game
@freewheelingit Жыл бұрын
I absoultely love this. Go Maggi!
@patrickhennessy8022 Жыл бұрын
Drewmaggio!
@cesarsalgadosalgado2199 Жыл бұрын
Every time he plays now I get so anxious and nervous and like excited to see if he gets a home run
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
Pirates sent him back down to Double-A this morning.
@kephasolsson4852 Жыл бұрын
I was there - most electric small crowd I’ve ever seen!!!
@boonedocksfl2012 Жыл бұрын
My wife was jealous bc she said she’s never seen me cry in 12 years but I got a little teary eyed watching this.
@NOMADcourier85 Жыл бұрын
How can you not love this game for moments like that.
@Shlnigamii Жыл бұрын
The Joy of Baseball, God Bless you!!
@narayanpandey8033 Жыл бұрын
We know what Hollywood's next baseball movie will be about. Its gonna be about this guy.
@CptFuzzAldrin Жыл бұрын
Made me tear up. Got the waterworks going this morning now.. I love stuff like this, he worked his entire career to get to this point and that’s gotta be an amazing feeling. 😢 love baseball man
@joshuabaggio1982 Жыл бұрын
My man made sure everyone knew the first one was no fluke!!!
@broncodeviltexas Жыл бұрын
Oh my God it's Moonlight Graham..😎👍
@michaelweston2285 9 ай бұрын
these are the moments that make baseball the greatest game.
@aaronwilliams2021 Жыл бұрын
That was the moment that man said to himself, “I belong here!” Congrats and good work!
@LukeDwornikComedy Жыл бұрын
His teammates and the fans!! Absolutely beautiful to see. Great at bat too.
@andrewmacdaniels212 Жыл бұрын
Drew Magic
@LukeDwornikComedy Жыл бұрын
Always nice to see:) Congratulations man.
@ghalv8531 Жыл бұрын
This brings a tear to my eye.
@tmurray12 Жыл бұрын
Happy for that dude. Congrats.
@GilbertBVega Жыл бұрын
That is why this is the most beautiful game.
@cshsu6059 Жыл бұрын
I know this story will be on big screen sooner or later 👍
@mkailov13 Жыл бұрын
And the major league money means he can afford his daughters heart surgery😂 cmon man let's chill out a little bit
@johndavies5582 Жыл бұрын
Zach I like you......let's simmer down dude wasn't a 34 year old science teacher who became a big leauge pitcher or something.....if anything it was a PR thing for pirates....dudes bat didn't earn him a spot it was a reward for doing his job the right way and they had an opening to cover a spot and would not have to burn a prospects option. Don't get me wrong good for him but not a movie that's a lil crazy.....if the dude turned in to leauge mvp then that's another thing
@johndavies5582 Жыл бұрын
@@mkailov13 it is a movie bull Durham I'm perrty sure it's Kevin Costner exact character career minior leauger who had a.cup of coffee in the show
@mikeyt3784 Жыл бұрын
@@johndavies5582 the movie about the teacher is "The Rookie" with Dennis Quaid.
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
@@mikeyt3784 Isn't that the movie about the kid with a cannon for an arm pitching for the Cubs?
@Bradleytosh Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love his reaction. That's real. Beautiful
@LtDansLegsGone Жыл бұрын
Man that's awesome. That must have felt so good.
@dox42o Жыл бұрын
Hope this man has a great season, he deserves it after all the time he put in to get to this spot in his career.
@jb5731 Жыл бұрын
Love this guy. Great to see. Many more Drew.
@dabberdan3200 Жыл бұрын
So he did this all: -on his 13th year -13th point of the game ❤Never ever give up on your dreams!❤
@r.a.contrerasma8578 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Congrats!!!!
@lauracassidy8152 29 күн бұрын
Thank you Drew!
@markkaminski2416 Ай бұрын
That's a Doc Graham moment!❤
@bboyrobotic6696 Жыл бұрын
This is why baseball is beautiful!!!!
@Bradleytosh Жыл бұрын
I love his reaction. Real
@tylerhenley7848 Жыл бұрын
Man I love baseball.
@chrisweidner4768 Жыл бұрын
So happy for his family as well as him.
@subg8858 Жыл бұрын
That is the definition of bittersweet
@elicantor5527 Жыл бұрын
Don’t stop Drew keep it rolling age is just a number play like a kid man. You’ll stay young. Way to go Maggi#39.
@Harambes_Homeboy Жыл бұрын
Man I’m really depressed and sad lately , stories like these are good 👍
@minecrafter459 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on making your dream come true. Your hard work and perseverance paid off. What a story
@RunwithBrad Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Drew Maggie’s journey.
@MrSouthofBoston Жыл бұрын
Some great cuts. Wish him well. Well deserved promotion.
@dalethelander3781 Жыл бұрын
He was demoted this morning. Back to the Double-A Altoona Curve.
@GQD538 Жыл бұрын
I am so proud of him 👍👍👍👍👍👍
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