Occasionally the unexpected happens and since this is about baseball, I will apply that to Boston Red Sox first baseman, Steve Pearce.
Pearce chose one particular point in his career, or maybe the baseball gods did and that happened in the brightest of spotlights, the World Series. Pearce batted .333, slammed three home runs, and finished with eight RBI. An effort that was recognized – rightfully so – with the World Series MVP Award.
Pearce has been with seven teams in his major league career that has spanned 13 years. Pearce has never been touted as a “regular” since his offense has been spotty and inconsistent with a .