ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mariano Rivera took to his Facebook Saturday to reminisce with fans about his MLB debut. On this date in 1995, 25 years ago, Rivera got the call-up to the New York Yankees from Triple-A Columbus and was given a start against the California Angels.
“I remember being called to the big leagues. I was so excited, I was calling everybody from home. It was a special day though. I was in California and I was facing the Anaheim Angels,” Rivera recalled.
“I got my butt kicked though. That was my debut. I got my butt kicked,” Rivera added on his outing which lasted 3.