Garth Brooks, the country singer, had the ability to make a professional baseball player change his batting stance. Craig Counsell, who is currently the manager of the Chicago Cubs, had a successful career as a baseball player in the major leagues for over a decade, starting from 1995 until 2007.
Counsell was famous for his unique and nontraditional way of holding the bat during his batting stance. He would raise his bat high up in the air, leaving everyone curious as to the reason behind his choice. Surprisingly, Counsell never provided any explanation for this unconventional
After being appointed as the manager of the Chicago Cubs, Counsell participated in the 2024 Cubs Convention. During the event, someone finally inquired about the reason behind his previous habit of holding the bat in a high position in the air.
He holds Garth Brooks responsible for it.
Counsell confesses that he was not skilled in hitting the ball during his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers while participating in their spring training. He recounts his struggle to achieve any successful hits.
During a spring training game, I successfully hit a powerful ball towards the left field. I felt a rush of excitement as I thought it would be my first base hit. With determination, I lowered my head and swiftly made my way towards first base. The crowd erupted with enthusiasm, cheering loudly. However, when I glanced up, I was taken aback to see that Garth Brooks, the famous musician, had unexpectedly made a remarkable diving catch in left field. Unfortunately, this incredible feat prolonged my streak of not getting any hits, as I
The attendees at the media briefing found this narrative to be extremely amusing.
The following day, I was set free from whatever situation I was in. I had a conversation with myself, questioning why I was unable to achieve any successes. This self-reflection motivated me to raise my hands high up in the air, and surprisingly, it made a positive impact.
I hold Garth Brooks responsible for a terrible way of standing while batting.
Brooks, who is widely regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the music industry, had a passion for sports during his youth. He actively participated in baseball and track and field. Despite having three opportunities to join the New York Mets, he was unable to secure a spot on the team.
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