A Pitcher Who Just Hits Home Runs – Chapter 1 (Prologue)
Chapter 1. Prologue
What’s the coolest position in baseball?
A pitcher who dominates the game?
An infielder who owns the season?
No, let’s get a little more specific. A starting pitcher, the best of the best? A closer who makes the final inning a nail-biter? Or a versatile swingman [a pitcher who can also play other positions]?
The catcher, who stares down the pitcher? The shortstop, the heart of the infield? The center fielder, covering the most ground in the outfield? The first baseman, known for offensive power? Or the designated hitter [a player who bats in place of another player, typically the pitcher]?
All wrong.
The coolest position is a two-way player.
A Cy Young contender on the mound [an award for the best pitcher in each league]. Second in the league at the plate.
Combine them?
What else could it be? MVP, you son of a bitch. [Most Valuable Player award]