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Greg Dobbs: Pinch Hit King

By: josh q. public on: Friday, July 15, 2011 @10:11 am

Greg Dobbs: Pinch Hit KingI’m a substitute for another guy.  I look pretty tall but my heels are high.  The simple things you see are all complicated.  I look pretty young, but I’m just back-dated, yeah.  -The Who

Back in 2008, Greg Dobbs was a member of the World F’n Champion Phiadelphia Phillies.  Back in 2008, Greg Dobbs proved his pinch-hitting prowess by completing back-to-back seasons leading the majors in pinch-hits.  Not just any pitch-hits mind you.  Big pinch-hits.  Clutch pinch-hits.  Big, clutch pinch-hits that were a vital part to the Phillies late-inning offense.  But next thing you know, old Jed’s a millionaire Dobbs went from setting a Phillies franchise pinch-hit record to going flat at the plate.  Next thing you know, old Jed’s a millionaire Dobbs went from being a fickle Phillie fan favorite to a forgotten figure.  Next thing you know, old Jed’s a millionaire Dobbs was sent down to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  From champ to pig.  Just like that.  When I move, you move.  Just like that.  Hey DJ, play that back.     Read More »

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