Alright, let’s talk about this fella, Kimbrel, and that funny way he stands when he’s pitchin’. You know, the baseball player? Yeah, him. Folks keep jabberin’ about it, so I figured I’d chime in, ya know? I seen a picture once, looked mighty peculiar.
Kimbrel’s way of standin’, they call it a “stance.” Sounds fancy, but it’s just how he sets himself up ‘fore throwin’ that ball. Now, I ain’t no expert, but from what I gather, he bends over a bit, like he’s lookin’ for somethin’ on the ground. Heard tell he puts his hands on his hips, too, with one foot a little bit ahead of the other.
And that arm of his, the throwin’ arm? He keeps it tucked behind his back, almost like he’s hidin’ it or somethin’. It’s kinda weird-lookin’, to be honest, but hey, if it works for him, who am I to judge? I seen old man Jenkins down the road throw horseshoes lookin’ even stranger, and he always got ’em to land right where he wanted.
- Bending over, like he’s tryin’ to hear the catcher better.
- Hands on his hips, steadyin’ himself, I reckon.
- One foot out in front, gettin’ ready to push off, maybe?
- Arm behind his back, that’s the real head-scratcher.
Now, some folks say it’s all for show, that it’s just his way of gettin’ in the batter’s head. Maybe they’re right, maybe they ain’t. But I think there’s more to it than that. See, I figure it helps him get comfortable, get his mind right ‘fore he lets that ball fly.
Think about it, when you’re doin’ somethin’ important, somethin’ that needs all your focus, you got your own little ways of gettin’ ready, right? Maybe you tap your foot, maybe you hum a little tune, maybe you gotta adjust your britches just so. Kimbrel’s stance, well, that’s just his way of doin’ that. It’s his little ritual, his way of gettin’ in the zone. And let me tell ya, that man’s been pitchin’ for a long time, so it must be workin’ for him.
I even heard tell that he’s been doin’ this same stance since way back when, when he first started playin’ in the big leagues. That was back in, what was it, 2010? Yep, that’s a long time to be doin’ somethin’ if it ain’t workin’ out for ya. So, there must be somethin’ to it, even if it looks a little funny to us common folk.
Now, some folks might say his pitchin’ hasn’t been so good lately, talkin’ about some numbers and such. Heard somethin’ about a 5.14 ERA and walks and strikeouts. Sounds like gibberish to me, but I guess it means he ain’t been perfect. But even the best have their off days, ya know? Doesn’t mean that stance is the problem. Maybe he just had a bad batch of grits that mornin’, or maybe the sun was in his eyes. Who knows?
Anyways, the point is, Kimbrel’s stance is his thing. It’s what makes him unique, what sets him apart. And whether you think it’s weird or wonderful, you gotta admit, it’s got people talkin’. And in the end, that’s what matters, right? Keepin’ folks interested, keepin’ the game alive. So, good for him, I say. He can stand however he darn well pleases, as long as he keeps throwin’ that ball.
So next time you see him on that pitcher’s mound, all bent over with his arm hidin’, don’t go laughin’ or pointin’. Just remember what I told ya. It’s his way, and it’s worked for him for a good long while. And who knows, maybe there’s a little bit of magic in that stance, somethin’ we just can’t see. After all, baseball’s a funny game, full of surprises. And that’s what makes it so darn interestin’, don’t ya think?
One more thing, I saw some folks talkin’ ’bout it on somethin’ called “You-Tube.” Said there was a little video showin’ his stance. Never seen one of them “You-Tube” things myself, but sounds like folks are mighty interested in how this fella stands.
And that’s all I gotta say about Kimbrel’s stance. It’s a bit odd, sure, but it’s his, and that’s that.
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