At 41, former closer Gagne hoping WBC spurs major comeback
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Nearly a decade since he last pitched in the big leagues, Eric Gagne is gearing up for the World Baseball Classic — and maybe a major comeback.
The former Cy Young Award closer threw a scoreless inning Tuesday for Team Canada in a 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, consistently hitting 93 mph with his fastball.
“Nervous, didn’t know what to expect, and it went well,” he said. “I just didn’t want to embarrass myself.”
Now 41, Gagne turned a one-shot deal into this opportunity.