Trivia Question of the Week – submitted by subscriber Joe F.
Which former MLB closer was born right-handed, but taught himself to pitch lefty after breaking his arm twice?
A.) Andrew Miller
B.) Tug McGraw
C.) Billy Wagner
D.) Arthur Rhodes
The answer will be revealed at the end of this email! Look for the ⭐ emoji.
🗞️ April’s Best Underdog Stories
The NFL Draft is here and big-name superstars are stealing the headlines. Here are 17 underrated prospects who could go earlier than expected. [Pro Football Focus]
Jackson State RB Santee Marshall initially got cut after trying out as a walk-on. But he refused to quit – taking an opening with the squad’s video team, and pushing for another shot. That’s where things got interesting. [Joker Mag]
One year ago, Logan Webb hit the lowest point of his career. Now he’s one of the best starting pitchers in the National League. Here’s the inside story how he became an ace. [Sports Illustrated]
Talent can emerge from unexpected places. It isn’t always confined to powerhouse programs you see on ESPN. Here’s a breakdown of D3 players who made it to Major League Baseball. [Joker Mag]
Lavonte David was a two-star recruit who started out at a JUCO school before molding himself into a top-notch NFL prospect. The Bucs' linebacker took the long road to becoming a Super Bowl Champion. [NFL Films]
“You feel a sense of pride to be out there.” Giants’ coach Alyssa Nakken made MLB history as the first female coach on the field in a regular season game. [AP News]
For some, the road to the show starts from humble beginnings. Here are the best MLB players that started at the JUCO level. [Joker Mag]
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⭐ Trivia Answer:
C.) Billy Wagner
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