Undoubtedly, most baseball fans are aware of ex-Creighton now New York Yankees minor league switch-pitcher Pat Venditte. In case you missed his first prime time moment, take the time to check out the eight minute video above, because it is absolutely hysterical.
What you may not have heard of is that Pat Venditte isn’t alone in his ability that seems to laugh at God. There is actually another pitcher out there with MLB caliber stuff with both arms.
Mid-season update on who’s stock is up and who’s stock in down as we look ahead to the 2010 MLB Draft.
Just last week, I was having dinner at the Big River Grille in downtown Chattanooga when a high school baseball team walked by. Not one player had a bent bill. With the help of some alcohol and the presence of my friend Keith (who can fight better than I can), I let out some of my pent up frustrations. As they passed, I hollered, “Bend your bills! Bend them! Bring back the bend!!” Most of the impressionable youngsters didn’t respond, except for one. He looked at me as he passed by, and with a cold Clint Eastwood sort of look in his eyes, he simply said, “No.” It was then I knew that we have a serious problem on our hands.
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IBA’s College Prep Program’s Top Prospect Rankings through 11/14
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