Madison Bumgarner

Madison Bumgarner where do you even start with him.  He is probably one of the strongest pitchers in the league right and now and not only can he pitch but he can hit the ball too.  It honestly seems like there is nothing that he can't do.

I remember watching him in the World Series last year and he was the starting pitcher for game 5 and he pitched a complete game becoming the first ever pitcher to record a complete game shut out in the World Series and then 2 days later he pitched 5 innings to save the game and give the Giants their third pennant in 5 years.  He is a beast and I love watching him play and to see the passion in him when he is on both sides of the bat.  There is something that is quite refreshing to see in Madison as he is a strong pitcher but that is not enough for him, he wants to be a strong batter too.  This is truly visible when you look at his stats he has hit 3 home runs this year and last year he hit a grand slam, these stats are not typical of a pitcher.

Madison Bumgarner is epitome of what I look for in a professional athlete.  I want them to be passionate about the game and strive to be the best that they can be and not worry about the money or the fame, for him it is all about the game and nothing more.  He seems like a person who when you meet them outside of the baseball diamond he would be ready to throw down and enjoy a couple of beers with you but if it was game day then watch out because he is so determined to be the best he can be and ready for anything that might be needed.

I hope you enjoyed this post and will continue following my love affair with sports.