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Tracy McGrady makes Skeeters' opening day roster as pitcher

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Former NBA star Tracy McGrady has made the opening day roster of the Sugar Land Skeeters.

Manager Gary Gaetti told the news to FOX 26 Sports in Houston on Wednesday.

"Tracy is on the team," Gaetti said. "He's just done what needed to be done since the idea came about. He showed enough progress. He showed enough ability and we're going to see where this goes."

[Courtesy: Sugar Land Skeeters]

McGrady allowed one run on three hits in one inning of work during an exhibition game against Alvin Community College on April 16, throwing nine of his 15 pitches for strikes

"There's so many unique things about it," Gaetti said. "It doesn't matter how hard you throw. You got deception. You got velocity. You got location. You got stuff."

McGrady said the following in a statement released by the team on Wednesday.

It’s an honor to be a part of this club for the 2014 season. To be a part of the team means everything to me and it’s a dream come true. I look forward to coming to the ballpark not only to play the game but to be in the clubhouse building camaraderie with these guys. I am excited to start the journey we’re going to take this season.

The Skeeters open their regular season on Thursday night against Lancaster.

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