Catcher Turns Pitcher for Rockies

Brett Sullivan, once a backup catcher drafted by Tampa Bay in 2015, is now pitching for the Rockies at 31 — yes, really. Debuting as a pitcher after years of catching, he’s got a simple strategy: throw strikes, hope the defense handles the rest, and avoid being out there too long. He even grabbed a glove off the bench without warming up. Despite minimal prep, he’s been surprisingly effective — scoreless innings, a strikeout of All-Star Rafael Devers, and even a rare feat: hitting a home run and pitching in the same game (joining only Shohei Ohtani). His “little air cutter” pitch? Slow enough for gravity to do the work. And hey, his home run streak? Blame Mickey Moniak’s old pants. With the Rockies’ bullpen hurting, Sullivan’s happy to mop up — one inning at a time — helping his team win more games than he pitches in. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f52c4788430e976