ESPN.com’s Darren Rovell stepped into a batting cage against New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera. You can pretty much guess how that went.

The best hitters in baseball had a tough time hitting against the retired closer for 19 years. That means Rovell had very little chance of having success.

Rovell and others had a chance to face Rivera as a part of New Era’s plan to promote its new Diamond Era hats. After signing a waiver, it was time to step up to the plate.

[ABC News, h/t Darren Rovell]

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