An exceptional hitter and basketball player, the right-hander has made it as a starting pitcher.
Robert Gsellman, the 23-year-old pitcher, didn’t need words of wisdom from former New York Mets VP of Scouting and Development Paul DePodesta before he made his recent MLB debut.
DePodesta usually tells players to trust their stuff and execute pitches. According to DePodesta, though, the Mets’ right-hander already knew he belonged in the majors after impressing while playing for each minor league affiliate in the organization. Many pitchers feel intimidated by the names on the backs of jerseys they’re facing, but that’s not the case with New York’s rookie.