Pecos Bill, John Henry, Paul Bunyan, Madison Bumgarner. While the latter name is a little newer than the others, he’s no doubt carved himself a nice little niche in the annals of American folklore. It’s a perfect fit, too, a country boy from North Carolina whose Southern drawl stands in stark contrast to the erudite mecca of progressiveness in which he plies his trade. Google, Twitter, Uber, MadBum.
Dude’s postseason stats alone are enough to spur urban legends, as he’s gone 8-3 with a 1.94 ERA over 15 appearances in the Giants’ last four October runs.