In a recent #AskThePadres Twitter Q&A, former Royal Eric Hosmer was quizzed about the best teammate he ever had.
A: Danny Duffy.
“He was always bringing in stuff for the whole team,” replied Hosmer, who will face his old teammates Friday at Peoria Stadium. “He’s the pitcher always on the top step when he’s not pitching.”
There are many reasons for Duffy’s faithfulness and engagement and ongoing stature as the most real Royal there is, and none are more meaningful than being blessed to have nurturing parents and a naturally sensitive disposition.