Monday, June 25, 2012

Devon White


On this date in 1988, the Angels began their game against the Brewers with just two outfielders in the field.

It seems that center fielder Devon White was in the clubhouse finishing up a phone call when the game started. Right Fielder Chili Davis tried to alert the umpires but apparently could not get their attention so the Angels played with eight defenders for a portion of the first inning. The Angels won won anyway 7-3. You can see that defense is overrated.

I think most phones back then were landlines attached to a cord. This one might even have been a rotary.

Today with cell phones, White is out there.

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