In the beginning, New York seemed to be too much for Yankees reliever Devin Williams to handle.

Can you blame a kid from St. Louis who had played in one of MLB’s smallest markets with the Milwaukee Brewers, before being traded to one of baseball’s harshest environments?

It took some time for Williams to adjust to the pinstripes, which have proven to be too heavy for some players. Eventually, he settled in, becoming one of the team’s best arms, proving that he can handle the pressure.

“At first, it was, it was a challenge, you know? But I’ve grown to love being here,” Williams said, via X/Twitter . “I love the city. I love taking a train to the field every day. Yeah, I really enjoyed my experience.”

On Feb. 11, spring training report day for Yankees pitchers and catchers, Williams

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