While Eastbound and Down's Kenny Powers may be fictitious, believe it or not, he was inspired by a few real-life, Major-League hurlers.
Here are some of our favorites.
Source:
http://www.brobible.com/story/the-top-10-white-trash-major-league-pitchers
Stephen Strasburg's immense talents -- and those of other star-crossed fireballers in major league history -- have been described as a gift and a curse by many in baseball.
That curse, it would seem, extends beyond Strasburg, his prized right arm, his teammates and his employers. It affects all of us.
Source:
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/08/22/amazement-over-stephen-strasburg-comes-with-dose-of-anxiety/
The story of how Red Sox OF Daniel Nava (currently in AAA Pawtucket, probably until September or another injury hits the team) is an interesting one.
Its not your typical story of your average major league prospect or even your typical minor leaguer.
Source:
http://baseballreflections.com/2010/08/10/red-sox-of-daniel-nava-how-he-made-it-to-the-show/
Sometimes theres too much emphasis on a Major League teams farm system, since so many sure things� dont pan out, but for the Sox, a team that prior to the Epstein regime didnt work the draft and overseas market well, its a positive change.
Source:
http://www.splicetoday.com/sports/red-sox-farm-system-rich-in-depth
Williams College math professor Frank Morgan is keeping an eye out for Major League hitters who veer toward the dugout on their way to first base.
While at first glance this route might not seem the best way to start a sprint toward home plate, Morgan says his calculations prove its the fastest way around the diamond
