NORTH SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. u2060— It’s spring training in Arizona and Paul Konerko is back at a familiar spot u2060— first base.
But instead of taking throws from Joe Crede and Juan Uribe, the White Sox legend is spending a Tuesday afternoon catching baseballs from a group of 11-year-old little leaguers, most of who have no idea that this 43-year-old dad is a six-time All-Star and World Series hero.
“Most of the guys who are actively playing in the big leagues might not know a guy who played five years ago, so, I’m going to guess these 11-year-olds might not know either,” Konerko said with a laugh.