Back in January, Triston McKenzie announced via Twitter that he needed a Rolex.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman took notice. He replied to McKenzie’s tweet, offering to buy the Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher a Rolex if he finished the season with a 3.70 ERA or better after logging a minimum of 160 innings pitched.
McKenzie’s response: “Done.”
You have to respect and admire his confidence. McKenzie was coming off his second big league season, which saw him finish with a 4.95 ERA over 120 innings pitched. He was walking batters at an alarming rate, averaging a career-high 4.