Love a great call-up story, and the White Sox's newest reliever, Declan Cronin, certainly has one.
Cronin was a 36th-round pick. Signed for $2,500 out of Holy Cross. He had 4 minutes remaining in a 15/10 online chess game against his brother when he heard a knock at his door.
It was Justin Jirschele, his AAA manager. He wanted to congratulate Cronin. He was headed to the big leagues. It was a moment of incredible joy. Except for one thing.
"You can’t exactly tell your manager, 'Hey, that’s great and all about going to the show, but I need to wrap up this king-side attack,' " Cronin said.
He ran out of time in the chess game. It was the best loss of his life.
Athlete of the Week: @DuxHSFootball and @DuxburyBaseball senior captain Chris Walsh
After a record-setting season this fall, the Northeastern baseball commit is keeping it rolling this spring.
"He commands the respect of every single kid on the team." https://t.co/MK9sLT9WL6
Chris Walsh has shattered Duxbury’s single-season record with 18 TD receptions.
It's easy to forget that football isn’t even his No. 1 sport. The Northeastern baseball commit dazzles in both seasons.
“Chris might be the best athlete I’ve ever seen." https://t.co/3MvEnveDjZ