“I’m going to play catch with my son,” that was the phrase shouted back at the dugout, when veteran New York Yankees catcher Erik Kratz left the dugout for home plate to get ready to catch Deivi Garcia, in his major league debut on August 30th. The phrase was an obvious remark referencing the two players’ age difference. Kratz is 40 years old, and the young pitching sensation is just 21. After two games together the two have formed a close bond, calling each other “Hijo” and “padre,”
“Playing with someone who inspires you trust is a point in your favor”
After just three games in the majors, the small in stature Garcia has exhibited a calmness and a veteran demeanor much his senior.