INDIANAPOLIS -- Johnny Barbato previously pitched in Yankee Stadium several times, but was feeling nervous warming up in the Victory Field bullpen.
Not because of the venue, but rather the situation.
Barbato was about to make his Pirates organizational debut with Triple-A Indianapolis a few days after being claimed off waivers by the Pirates from the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash.
“I’m not going to lie, the first few pitches in the bullpen I was like, ‘Alright, let’s calm down a little bit. Just calm down and be able to throw a strike,’” Barbato said.