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...
ended five hit
Unfortunately, I ended up winning. He had to hit .350 with five bombs.
inch shattered
If it was an inch higher, it would have shattered my ankle.
best successful wish
For me, man, it was disappointing to see him go, but at the same time, I wish him all the best in what he does. I know he'll be successful in what he does.
ankle ball higher inch six three
I thought my whole ankle was shattered. If that ball was an inch higher on my ankle, I'm probably done for three to six months.
learn might veteran
That's a veteran move. I might need to learn that.
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.