Sep 9, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham (26) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two run home run during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Brewers fans who have been waiting to see an appearance by catcher Jacob Nottingham this spring finally got their wish on Sunday. When the lineup for the team’s Cactus League matchup against the Mariners was released, the backstop was found in the nine-hole playing designated hitter.
Like many players going through their first spring training game of the season, Nottingham expectedly had some rust to shake off.