CLEVELAND -- Cody Anderson left his small California hometown last spring unsure of what was in store for him this season. Following a breakout showing with the Indians, the rookie pitcher returned home this month as a local hero.
Wearing his home white Cleveland jersey, along with jeans and cowboy boots that personify the pitcher known as "Big Country" back home, Anderson served as the grand marshal for the homecoming parade in Quincy, Calif., on Friday. He spoke at a high school assembly and was his town's guest of honor at that evening's football game.
Anderson's personal homecoming put the final touch on his memorable year.