Sean Burke, a former star pitcher from St. John's High, has been named the Opening Day starter for the Chicago White Sox in the upcoming MLB season. The announcement came unexpectedly from first-year manager Will Venable after Burke exited the hot tub at the team's spring training facility. This honor is highly significant for Burke, who made his major league debut last September and is excited to share this moment with his family, who have supported him throughout his journey. His first Opening Day will be against the Los Angeles Angels on March 27.
"I didn't really know what to expect when I went in there. I thought maybe they were just going to go over the pitching schedule with me."
"It was a very cool experience, and it means everything. There are not a lot of people in general who have ever played in the big leagues...so to me, it means the world."
"It's super special. I never attended one at Fenway Park."
"They were shocked, surprised, every emotion you can experience. They were so happy for me."
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