Former MLB slugger Joey Gallo is attempting to reinvent himself… by pitching.
The ex-Yankee outfielder is charting a brand new course in his baseball profession by transitioning to a pitcher, and on Friday, Gallo, 31, was seen in a video of his first bullpen session, showcasing his pitching mechanics and signaling his dedication to truly making this transformation reputable.
“First bullpen dropped,” he wrote in a caption above the video.
Gallo’s determination follows his launch from the White Sox — at his request — in March after a difficult spring coaching the place he managed solely two hits in 20 at-bats.
Gallo then introduced that he would try to pitch professionally, which was clearly a shock.
“It’s been enjoyable outfield,” he posted then, later including, “Simply to be clear, I might be pitching.”
And true to his phrase, he was lifeless critical.
Gallo received two Gold Gloves in 2020 and 2021 and was a two-time All-Star in 2019 and 2021 at his MLB peak.
The previous outfielder, who began his profession with the Rangers in 2015, was traded in 2021 to the Yankees, the place he performed components of two disappointing seasons earlier than being shipped to the Dodgers.
Gallo bounced round to the Twins and Nationals earlier than touchdown with the White Sox this previous winter.
Gallo, a profession .194 hitter, was recognized for his energy hitting and had two seasons the place he slugged 40 or extra house runs (2017-18) with one other at 38 in 2021.
It’s unknown what’s going to grow to be of the pitching experiment that Gallo is taking up, however undoubtedly, he needs to proceed enjoying baseball.
