Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire speaks Tuesday, August 4, 2020, about the COVID-19 pandemic and postponement of four games against St. Louis. Detroit Free Press
Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander has never been to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
His hat, however, is there right now.
"They asked for the ball, too," Alexander said Monday. "I wanted the ball. I wanted something."
He didn't expect a piece of his attire from an Aug. 2 doubleheader make its way to Cooperstown, New York. The ex-reliever wasn't trying to strike out nine consecutive batters.