Or perhaps an homage to the last #5 Oriole first round pick named Matt?

Or oscillating fans.

…. let alone a HS pitcher.

I did notice that his mechanics looked pretty clean (not that I’m any sort of expert on the subject). Hobgood looked considerably smoother and more compact than the video I saw last night on Strasberg. Not saying that makes him a better pitcher, but it might mean less risk of breaking down.

That made me cry a little. I used to identify with (or be jealous of) the players themselves, but now I’m old enough that I really think about the parents and the family. Look at (I assume) his mom in that video — the pride that she clearly feels at that moment is really moving. But as an outside observer with some perspective it’s also a little sad, because you know the risks and trials that so many kids go through in the minors, and how many never make it, even after success like he’s had so far.

Obviously, as a top-five pick he’ll get paid and a lot of good things will happen, but you never know if this might be the highlight of his baseball career, and how he’ll adjust if it is.