Having been behind the plate for David Cone’s perfect game in 1999, Joe Girardi knows what it’s like to catch baseball history in a Yankees uniform.
So when Domingo German and Kyle Higashioka teamed up for the 24th perfect game ever on Wednesday night, Girardi related with ease. He also felt some pride.
In addition to catching for the Yankees from 1996-1999, Girardi managed the club from 2008-2017. That span included the starts of German and Higashioka’s time with the Yankees, first as prospects and then as big leaguers.