Drew Maggi struck out as a pinch-hitter vs. the Dodgers, but it didn't detract from his first major league at-bat after 1,154 games in the minors.

The picture of a baseball journeyman, Drew Maggi had seen 4,500 plate appearances in places like Charleston, Tulsa, Little Rock and Altoona, Pa., before finally getting his big-league shot Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates pinch hitter Drew Maggi, #39, prepares to bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, April 26, 2023. Maggi made his major league ...

PITTSBURGH — After 13 years in the minor leagues, Drew Maggi was greeted with a standing ovation when he made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. The 33-year ...

Though Maggi is a Swiss creation — Julius Maggi, a soup entrepreneur, invented the seasoning in 1886 — it’s now the yellow and red label beloved ‘round the world.

After more than 1,000 games and 13 seasons in the minor leagues, infielder Drew Maggi stunned when hearing he'll get a chance to make his MLB debut.

Maggi was called up to the majors once before with the Minnesota Twins in 2019, but he did not appear in a game. It is unclear if the Pirates plan to keep Maggi on the big league roster long-term.