We were told by the Usual Suspects (are they ever right?) that Flabby Jr was the next Babe Ruth. That he was the “Can’t Miss Kid”.
Turns out the only things he can’t miss is a HAPPY MEAL.
After tonight, Flabby Junior is 3 for 18 - he would be 2 for 18 if the Official Scorer hadn’t taken pity on him. He can’t run - on the rare occasion he gets on base, they have someone run for him. He also had his first error tonight - expect many more.
So…
Should Flabby Junior be sent to Buffalo / AAA Ball?
Perhaps Single A ball in Lansing?
Or, better yet, retire and spend the rest of his young life on the couch with a plate of food near by?
That is 100 % true. The pitchers know he cannot get to the pitches in the bottom left of the strike zone because of his belly. Almost EVERY pitch goes there.
The guy has talent and could potentially make millions as an MLB player. You would think he would have the motivation to train and eat properly to stay in shape. But, he doesn't... :o
The problem is, everything, at every level until now, has come easy…
He was chubby in A ball, in Dunedin, in AAA ball, but it didn’t slow him down. He was always great.
Finally, he has gotten to a level where you can’t be 70 lbs overweight and excel. Now it is up to him to lose it - which is NEVER easy. Believe me, I know.
