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Wilson excited for chance to pitch on big league stage

"He was definitely going a different speed than I was," O'Day told Showalter.

O'Day wasn't talking about Wilson's velocity, but his routine in getting ready for the outing. It's to be expected, as Wilson has never pitched in the Major Leagues after spending the past five seasons in Baltimore's Minor League system.

Wilson was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday to fill a roster spot when the Orioles placed Bud Norris on the disabled list due to a case of bronchitis. He was moved to the bullpen once in Baltimore after being named the Orioles' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2014, when he recorded a 14-8 record and a 3.