Pink Hawley.
Bumpus Jones.
Len Swormstedt.
Red Ehret.
Red Lucas.
Bud Podbielan.
These are just a few of the pitchers who have started an Opening Day game for the Cincinnati Reds during their long, storied history. One year removed from that honor going to Opening Day Starter Scott Feldman [TM], it appears that Homer Bailey will now get his chance, as MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon has reported that manager Bryan Price has tabbed the oft-injured righty to throw the team’s first pitch of the season.
It’s not normal to see a pitcher who’s had a 6.