CNN —They say good things come to those who wait, and Drew Maggi has been waiting a long time for his major league call-up.
The third baseman for the Altoona Curve – the Pittsburgh Pirates’ AAA affiliate – was drafted by the Pirates in the 15th round of the 2010 MLB draft but never played a big league game.
Understandably, Maggi was pumped after spending his entire 13-year career in the minor leagues and celebrated alongside his teammates upon receiving the news.
There were a lot of ups and downs, a lot of different people, injuries, a lot of stuff happens.
So, being here, it feels right.”Maggi had most recently been playing with the Altoona Curve, the Pittsburgh Pirates' AAA affiliate.