Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Robert Papelbonis an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. He was a member of the Boston Red Sox, with whom he reached four consecutive Major League Baseball All-Star Games from 2006 to 2009, won the 2007 Major League Baseball Delivery Man Award, and was a 2007 World Series champion. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2012 to 2015. He has worn uniform number 58 throughout his career...
leaving
Then, come to find out, he's going to be leaving -- that's kind of tough, man.
caught looking owns thank time umpire
I didn't think he caught it. I was looking at the umpire the whole time and he called him out. Thank you. He owns me right now.
incredible
He's an incredible, incredible hitter. He doesn't get any panic. He doesn't get tight. He's just money, man.
ability attacking hitters mode pitches previous start swing tend
I do tend to look at hitters, the way they swing at previous pitches and use that to my advantage. I just want to go out there and start attacking hitters and not necessarily give them the ability to think their way through an at-bat, just be in attack mode the whole time.
ahead growing road shoes watched work
He's my idol. Growing up, I watched him pitch. Those are big, big shoes to fill. I know I have a long road ahead and a lot of work ahead of me to get where he's at.
behind carry expecting fans gets good innings
I like the fans expecting a lot because I expect a lot of myself. It's good to have them behind you because they can carry you through innings when it gets rough.
fun job trying
I?m just trying to do my job and have fun with it.