The veteran minor leaguer, an infielder by trade, went around the diamond for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (the Reds’ Double-A affiliate) in the team’s regular-season finale, starting at first base and finishing on the mound. He finished in style, too: a 1-2-3 inning on just four pitches. On top of that, we went 3 for 4 at the plate
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Chang said Blue Wahoos manager Pat Kelly sprung the idea on him before the game.
The 32-year-old native of Kansas City, Mo., has never reached the majors during a pro career that began in 2005, and this trick won’t get him there. Still, this was a neat way for him to get his name in the Interwebs, and to ease into the Southern League playoffs, which begin this week.