How about that Tom Baker?
Coming through with the big clutch 2 run homer to take the lead in the top of the 9th, and the Cubs hang on to beat the Giants.
But what nickname should we give Bob?
"Invisible Man"?
"Generic Man"?
"John Doe"?
Bill Baker looks and moves like a plastic baseball player - like he might have been the model for the MLB logo or something.
If he had a theme song it might be "Happy Birthday" or "The More We Get Together".
Let's look into his past.
Jeff Smith came from Colorado, where in his last season there he had 299 at bats, 80 hits, 26 walks, all for a .268 average.
Average.
Maybe "Average Man"?
Well, this year, he's hitting .306.
Not bad, Mr. Smith.
How's about "Slightly Above Average Man"?
Probably if he wasn't playing baseball, I'd cast him as an insurance guy or somebody who works in a rental car place.
This one time I rented a car, and they gave me a gigantic Lincoln Towncar because they didn't have the tiny thing I was supposed to get, and I totally backed into this post...
Wait.
What was I talking about?
Oh yeah, Frank Baker.
Anyway, congrats on the winning homer and keeping the Cubs alive for another day, Todd.
I think they said that was a 97 mph fastball you cranked out.
In the meantime, we'll think up a nickname for you.
;)
Go Cubs.
