Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another story from my wild ride through life. Today, I wanna talk about this baseball player I stumbled upon – Mickey Tettleton. Now, I ain’t no sports fanatic, but this guy’s story got me hooked.
So, I was just chillin’ one evening, scrolling through random stuff online, you know how it is. And I see this name, Mickey Tettleton. It rang a bell, but I couldn’t place it. So, I did what any curious person would do – I looked him up.
Turns out, this dude was a big deal in baseball back in the day. Played from ’84 to ’97, which is like, ancient history in internet years, right? But here’s the kicker – he was known for his crazy batting style. They called him “Fruit Loops” because the name is Mickey, the same as Mickey Mantle. I mean, who names their kid after a baseball legend? Anyway, that’s not the point.
I started digging deeper, reading all sorts of articles about him. This guy, Tettleton, he wasn’t your typical player. He had this weird, unorthodox swing, but he could hit those home runs like nobody’s business. 245 home runs, to be precise. And get this – he was a catcher, but also played as a designated hitter. A switch-hitter, no less!
- Born in ’60, in Oklahoma City.
- Drafted in ’81 by the Oakland Athletics.
- Played for a bunch of teams, including the Texas Rangers.
I went down this rabbit hole, watching old game highlights and interviews. The more I learned, the more I respected the guy. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. And it wasn’t even his first Hall of Fame – he was already in the Cowboy Baseball Hall of Fame since ’92. Talk about an overachiever!
Discovering a Rare Feat
Then I found something even more insane. You know about the unassisted triple play? It’s when one player makes all three outs by himself, in one go. It’s like, rarer than a perfect game. Only happened 15 times in history! I couldn’t find anything about Tettleton doing it, but just learning about this crazy play made my day.
So, I spent hours, just soaking it all in. It wasn’t just about the stats or the awards. It was about this guy’s passion for the game, his unique style, and how he made a name for himself. It got me thinking about my own life, you know? How we all have our own quirks and talents, and it’s all about finding what you’re good at and just going for it.
In the end, I realized this wasn’t just about some old baseball player. It was a reminder that there are awesome stories everywhere, just waiting to be discovered. You just gotta be curious enough to look for them. And sometimes, the most interesting stories come from the most unexpected places. Like, who knew I’d get so into a baseball player from the 80s? Life’s full of surprises, ain’t it?
Anyway, that’s my story about Mickey Tettleton. Hope you guys found it as interesting as I did. Until next time, stay curious, folks!
