Sep 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (6) pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Alek Manoah has shown his value to the Blue Jays in many ways, but the performance and poise from the rookie in big games has been especially impressive.
It started right from his MLB debut when he made his first start in New York at Yankee stadium. It was a dream come true for Manoah and his family, but drawing that kind of assignment in your first start is about as tough as it gets.