What began as an attempt at humor with his manager on Thursday resulted in Rob Brantly’s first time pitching since he played youth sports.
With Carlos Rodon a late scratch and the team short on arms, the White Sox catcher walked over to manager Rick Renteria and volunteered his services. Less than an inning later, Brantly was in the bullpen to test out his arm. And before the night was over, Brantly became the first White Sox catcher to ever pitch in a game as he threw an inning in an 11-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians.