Drabble by Kevin Fagan for April 06, 2012
April 05, 2012
April 07, 2012
Transcript:
Norman: Did you play baseball in school, dad? Ralph: I sure did! Son! I was considered a "five-tool" player! Norman: Really?? Ralph: Absolutely... I had a hammer toe, a wrench in my back, an iron glove, a hangnail, and a screwball swing!
Chris Kenworthy almost 13 years ago
I’ve never even heard of a five-tool player until today.
McGehee almost 13 years ago
And he saw every game from the bench.
woodway77 almost 13 years ago
“5-tool” player, for stat nerds like me, refers to a player’s proficiency at: hitting for power, hitting for average, fielding, throwing, and speed. It’s often used as an assessment for college players and for progression through the minors systems.
route66paul almost 13 years ago
A real tool, alright!
jimcos almost 13 years ago
OK.. Hammer and wrench I can call tools, An iron might meet the criteria, but nails and screws are NOT tools! They are expendable materials. Fasteners. Like lumber, drywall and paint, they stay where they are used. Tools go with you to the next job. (mumble, grumble)
tbritt99 almost 13 years ago
Speaking of screwballs…
Erasmus Nephalius Johnson over 5 years ago
Sounds like you’re a few nuts and bolts short of a toolbox, Ralph