Before there was Josh Collmenter, the role of eccentric swing-man was played on the Diamondbacks by Miguel Batista. One example: in the decisive Game 5 of the 2001 NLCS in Atlanta, when Erubiel Durazo smacked what proved the series-winning homer, Batista was “nestled in a corner of the visitors' bullpen at Turner Field, working on a poem commissioned by pitching coach Bob Welch.” That was just who Batista was. According to manager Bob Brenly, “Miguel has opinions on everything. He's extremely well read, extremely well spoken and a very thoughtful, caring human.
Arizona Diamondbacks All-Time Top 50: #25, Miguel Batista
