The big leagues are generally no place for a 28th-round draft pick who stands 5-foot-10. But Joe McEwing defied the odds and produced a host of highlights:
• A streak of 230 errorless games
• A 25-game hitting streak
• Fifth in voting for National League Rookie of the Year in 1999 with the Cardinals
• Was on third base for Mark McGwire’s 70th home run in 1998
Here’s another one he cited before Friday night’s game against the Royals in Kansas City, during which the White Sox bench coach subbed for manager Rick Renteria: “Being part of the relief efforts for 9/11.