Like many players, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Oliver Drake started from the bottom. And because Drake is out of minor league options, he’s here to compete for a job.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter implied he was going to carry 10 to 11 pitchers in the bullpen because the team won’t need a fifth starter. Drake said he doesn’t know whether he’s going to be in the bullpen this season, but he wants to make an impression.
Drake said the following on “The Hot Stove Show” on 105.7 The Fan:
“I really haven’t given much thought to it,” he said last week on the “Hot Stove Show” on 105.