Just saw a highlight on MLB Network of Athletics DH/outfielder Jack Cust striking out last night against the Mariners.
Whenever I see a Jack Cust highlight, I think, "I wore that guy's pants once!"
Let me explain before your mind takes you places I don't want you to go.
A few years ago, I played in a charity baseball game at Sky Sox Stadium in Colorado Springs. The game was put on by former Major League pitcher Mark Knudson and benefitted Autism awareness and the Autism Society of Colorado. Mark's son Matt has autism. It was a great event which was billed as the "Legends Game." They had a bunch former big leaguers play in the game along with a few media shanks like me. It was a fun time for all for a great cause.
This one particular year, as they passed out uniforms, I dug into the large bin that held old, discarded, Colorado Springs Sky Sox pants. The Sky Sox are the Rockies AAA team.
As I tried on several pairs, I found one that fit pretty good, nice and loose, so I wore them during the game. Following the game, when I took off the white pants, I noticed on the inside waistband the name "Cust" written in magic marker. Apparently the pants were worn by Jack Cust when he played for the Sky Sox in 2002. He hit 23 home runs that season for Colorado Springs but I could not add to the total of home runs hit in those pants.
So, there you have it, my wearing Jack Cust's pants story.
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