Yankees' Adam Ottavino explains how playing winter ball -- and being a relief pitcher -- prepared him for a future as an MLB manager

'I want to make an impact'

4/3/2025, 11:42 PM
Oct 17, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) takes the ball from relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) during the eighth inning of game four of the 2019 ALCS playoff baseball series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2019; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) takes the ball from relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) during the eighth inning of game four of the 2019 ALCS playoff baseball series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Aug 13, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) reacts after recording the last out against the Atlanta Braves in a 7-6 victory at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) reacts after recording the last out against the Atlanta Braves in a 7-6 victory at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports / © Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

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