Congrats to Mitch Moreland

[Jeffreauxdawg]

Was just selected to his first All Star game. My favorite bulldog of all time. I was in grad school while he played for State and got to watch him play then I moved to Dallas. Bought season tickets to the Rangers when they were ****** and they drafted him in the 17th round shortly after.

My first World Series game a rookie Mitch Moreland launched a 3 run missle over our heads. Best sports fandom moment of my life... Thanks Mitch and congrats.

https://nesn.com/2018/07/mitch-moreland-receives-first-all-star-game-nod-at-32-years-old/



ETA. For those who have not seen him play day in and day out, this clip is everything Mitch is about. An absolute grinder that never gives in... Not the most talented dog we have run into the bigs, but damn the dude has heart.

 

[Mechanicaldawg]

Yep, that's awesome. I was in grad school also at that time. That was an awesome season. I specifically will always remember the Super Regional...hot as all get out, and morning games at that. That was back in the drinking days, and me and a buddy had put away a litre of JD black by the 6th inning of the Saturday game. I was responsible for running a grill in the lounge, and I couldn't get back to my cooler for water (very crowded). Everyone just kept passing me beer after all that whiskey. That's probably the most dehydrated and closest to heat stroke I've ever been, but it was awesome! I think Mitch had a pretty big weekend. Had at least a home run (in the opener I think).

 

[HumpDawgy]

Meh.....pretty good for only a 4 tool player.***

 

[msudawg12]

Lived two doors down in the freshman doors from him. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Fans love him wherever he plays. Just a great all around dude.

Now that he's on my Sox, that helps too....

 

[512taylor]

Boston sure has worked out for him, but I enjoyed the Rangers' games when he played there.

 

[CEO2044]

Got to see him at Fenway this year, gave him a Hail State and he waved. Best memory is the Super Regional too.