There was a teenage rookie outfielder for the San Diego Padres in the summer of 1936 who was fidgety, restless, and blatantly anxious to experience more playing time in the outfield. He was “champing at the bit” to play every day.Ted Williams was 18 years old and not the least bit happy to be riding the bench, gaining experience via pinch-hitting, and waiting his turn to crack the li...
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