First of all, let’s just go ahead and say that R.A. Dickey is the coolest professional athlete on the planet, right?
Of note, R.A. Dickey is actually a pitcher (famous for his knuckleball), so he doesn’t even bat that often. How many pitchers name their bats? That’s great.
Now I’m thinking about naming my keyboard “Needle” in honor of Arya Stark on Game of Thrones. I pierce you with my words!
HT to Anne Helen Peterson