Drew Maggi's 13-year wait ends with MLB debut.
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After playing more than 1,100 minor league games, Drew Maggi of the Pittsburgh Pirates made his Major League debut on Wednesday as a pinch hitter. Maggi, who has spent 13 years in the minor leagues, finally got his chance to play in the big leagues and received a standing ovation from the crowd after striking out swinging. Maggi's journey to the majors has been a long and tough one, but he never gave up on his dream.
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