His place in baseball history is assured, which puts him way ahead of the majority who reach the majors. Try King for a night. Despite growing up not playing sports, Hunter was up to the challenge of a physically demanding role. That was before four months of training that exhausted her. That was intoxicating, to feel capable.
Tennis is like a musical instrument.
It's not something you can pick up and be proficient in four months. You can only reach a certain level through an investment of some serious time. Too bad the Cubs didn't trade for a disgruntled Dodgers outfielder. Then they might have had an easier time naming their latest Beanie Baby offering. What animal or bird the doll will be has not been revealed.