Memorable MLB Rookie Hazings

UPDATE: Just got an word of Mike Trout in drag. Here it is....

Angels' Mike Trout as Lady Gaga

September in the MLB brings about expanded rosters/September rookie call-ups, and that means one thing...Rookie hazings. Back in the day hazings were fairly physical in nature that came in the form of physical abuse and harassment. Nowadays teams are tamer, usually making rookies dress up in some form of costumes and parading around in public. This season brought about the usual costumes and pink backpacks, nothing extraordinary but the Washington Nationals did stand out by making their farm kids dress up like the smurfs with Stephen Strasburg as Papa Smurf. Wilson Ramos was the poor bastard that had to wear the skirt and dress as Smurfette.

The Washington Smurfs

Here's a sampling of some of my favorites from years past including Yankees cheerleaders (Chien-Ming Wang in a skirt is hilarious), Padres Hooter Girls, and an appearance by Saturday Night Live's Ambiguously Gay Duo. Enjoy!!!

Nothing like a 6'3" Asian in drag

Hooter Girl Dude Night in San Diego

I feel bad for the two that got stuck as Ace and Gary in public.

Local Pitcher Called Up To The Bigs

Courtesy of MadFriars.com

*UPDATE* Scribner managed to get into last night's game against the Braves. Evan pitched 2 scoreless innings, giving up 2 hits and walking 1. An impressive debut to say the least. 

So I just got word that Evan Scribner has been called up to the San Diego Padres today. Scribner was a former pitcher at Shepaug High School and played for the Torrington P38s American Legion Baseball team. Scribner was called up to the Show from AAA Tucson while lefty Wade LeBlanc was sent back down.

I had the opportunity to face Evan back in the day (early 2000s) and he sure was one hell of a pitcher in his younger days. Luckily the books have been burned as I'm sure I have a lifetime 0-fer against him. 

I wish nothing but the best for Evan and hopefully he can stick around the pros for a long time. He should stand as an inspiration for every aspiring youth pitcher in our local area. 


YES you can make it kids....


Here are the links to stories from the Register Citizen and the San Diego Padres