Drew Maggi's incredible journey

It took 13 years and over 1,100 Minor League games, but Drew Maggi finally stepped into a big league batter's box -- let's take a look at how he got here ...

Maggi spent two years at ASU before being picked by the Pirates in the 15th round of the 2010 Draft

After 7 years in the Minors, Maggi got a taste of the big stage while playing for Italy at the '17 World Baseball Classic

This browser does not support the video element.

Maggi's first extensive big league spring experience was in 2018 with Cleveland

This browser does not support the video element.

After a strong spring with the Twins in 2021, Maggi would get a taxi squad callup to the bigs late that summer ...

But a callup was as far as he got with Minnesota -- he never appeared in a game

2 years later, Maggi found himself back with the team that drafted him, still without an MLB AB -- but that was about to change ...

This browser does not support the video element.

Realizing the weight of the moment, the Bucs crowd gave Maggi a standing ovation as he stepped into the box for the 1st time

This browser does not support the video element.

Of course Maggi's parents were on hand to witness their son's unforgettable moment

Ultimately the K in the books didn't matter much, because Maggi can officially call himself a big leaguer

This browser does not support the video element.

After the game, Maggi was showered with love from friends and family -- he'd waited 13 years for this magic moment

Maggi's career stats

This browser does not support the video element.

3 days later, Maggi logged a pinch-hit single vs. the Nats for his 1st career knock and RBI