We worship ballplayers who put up big numbers, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to find those who don't let on-field success go to their heads. In an era when players regularly disappoint us and themselves, a few players stand out for their character:
1. Curtis Granderson, Tigers. Humanitarian. Blogger. All-around great guy. How can you not be a fan of Curtis Granderson?
2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies. If nothing else, this video shows Rollins and teammate Ryan Howard have a great sense of humor.
3. Clay Zavada, Diamondbacks. His path to the majors alone contains more hardship than some players encounter in their entire careers.
4. Joe Beimel, Rockies. I know, Joe Beimel? We had a front-row seat for his troubles, but his turnaround has been heartening.
5. George Sherrill, Dodgers. Yes, the Dodgers have a character guy. See what Dodger broadcaster Eric Collins has to say about him and see if you don't agree.
(hat tip: Big League Stew)
5 comments:
Sherrill went to Austin-Peay. They have my favorite cheer:
"Let's go Peay!!"
Also, isn't Gagne pitching for Quebec City? Maybe there's hope.
Curtis Granderson is awesome. he was on tbs last year as a playoffs in studio analyst. easily the best baseball analyst i've ever heard.
rbnlaw- Gagne is a pitcher/coach for the Quebec Capitales of the Can-Am League.
Via the team's website, EG's pitched 74.1 innnigs, K/BB of 38/22 with an ERA of 4.60
http://www.canamleague.com/teamstats/quebec.php
@KK,
I knew it had Quebec in the name. Gagne's numbers: no bien.
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