Like father like son Mariano Jr. begins a great career.
DOES Panama have another baseball super star in the making? Only time will tell, but according to the site www.mlb.com , the son of retired closer for the New York Yankees, Mariano Rivera, has been selected in the Major Leagues of the ‘draft’
Mariano Rivera Jr. also a pitcher, recorded record of 2 wins and 6 losses this season to go with a 5.40 ERA. He was selected in round 29 of the draft.
According to connoisseurs, the prospect has shown a willingness to delve into the game, taking 70 innings with the team, including five complete games and racked up 50 strikeouts.
His father, destined for the Hall of Fame, hold the all-time record for a closer.