There’s a romantic notion about the underdog making it in Major League Baseball, and another romantic notion about the hard-nosed kid willing to do anything to help his team. Both are cliches, and if that’s not your thing, that’s fine. Still, there is a reason why those cliches persist. Everyone loves the underdog, and it is so much fun watching an athlete put it all on the line for the sake of the team.
As the 632nd overall selection in the 2018 draft, Nate Eaton is both the underdog and the selfless utility guy who wants to help however he can.