Bibens-Dirkx has been pitching for a very long time. He’s bounced through five ball clubs, pitching in their farm system and never quite receiving a call-up to the main roster. Last December, the Texas Rangers signed Bibens-Dirkx to a minor league contract. He would go on to begin this season in AAA Round Rock.
In May, the Rangers purchased Bibens-Dirkx’s contract, resulting in Bibens-Dirkx going to the majors for the first time in his career. Making it to the majors for the first at the age of 32 is unique. It’s not something that happens often.