Mar 12, 2021; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mickey Jannis (89) pitches the eighth inning during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
In the midst of a wave of pitcher injuries, the Orioles turn to knuckleballer Mickey Jannis to light a spark with his MLB debut
On Tuesday, prior to the team’s 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles announced the addition of right-handed pitcher Mickey Jannis to the 40-man roster. Despite this being the first big league stint of Jannis’ career, he has already made a name for himself amongst baseball fans, becoming the only active knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball.