History of Drew Maggi in Timeline

Drew Maggi is an American professional baseball infielder who recently played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB. Of Italian descent, he also played for the Italy national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Maggi is notable for making his major league debut in 2023 after 13 years in the minor leagues, a feat which garnered significant media and fan attention.

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May 16, 1989: Andrew Jerome Maggi Born

Andrew Jerome Maggi was born on May 16, 1989. He is an American professional baseball infielder.

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2008: Drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks

In 2008, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Maggi in the 47th round of the MLB draft, but he did not sign with them.

2010: USA Baseball Collegiate National Team

In 2010, Maggi was named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team where he hit the game-tying home run in the gold-medal game and was named tournament defensive MVP of the championship against Cuba.

2010: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2010, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Maggi in the 15th round of the MLB Draft, and he signed for a $465,000 bonus.

2010: Joined Pirates Organization

Maggi began playing in the Pirates organization in 2010.

2014: Eastern League All-Star

In 2014, Maggi was a mid-season all star with the Eastern League.

2015: Signed with Los Angeles Angels

In 2015, Maggi signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as a minor-league free agent and was named a Texas League mid-season all star for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, where he had a .242 batting average in 125 games.

January 24, 2016: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 24, 2016, Maggi signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2016: Played in Winter Leagues

In 2016, Maggi played in the Dominican Winter League and Mexican Pacific Winter League during the offseason.

January 17, 2017: Re-signed with Dodgers Organization

On January 17, 2017, Maggi re-signed with the Dodgers organization on a new minor league contract.

November 22, 2017: Signed with Cleveland Indians

On November 22, 2017, Maggi was signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

2017: Chosen for Italy National Baseball Team

In 2017, Maggi was chosen to represent the Italy national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic.

2017: Played in the World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Maggi, who is of Italian descent, played for the Italy national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic.

April 4, 2018: Suspended 50 Games

On April 4, 2018, Maggi was suspended 50 games after testing positive for amphetamine.

January 16, 2019: Signed with Minnesota Twins

On January 16, 2019, Maggi signed a minor-league contract with the Minnesota Twins that included an invitation to spring training.

September 2019: Played in European Baseball Championship and Olympic Qualification Tournament

In September 2019, Maggi played for the Italy national baseball team at the European Baseball Championship and the Africa/Europe 2020 Olympic Qualification tournament in Italy.

December 20, 2019: Re-signed with the Twins

On December 20, 2019, Maggi re-signed with the Twins on a new minor league contract.

November 2, 2020: Became a Free Agent

On November 2, 2020, Maggi became a free agent after spending the 2020 season at the alternate training camp for the Twins due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season.