On Sunday, for the 10th time since moving to the Bay Area in 1968, the Oakland A's called on a position player to pitch. We all have fond memories of first baseman Ike Davis making two (scoreless) appearances last year, but this time the lucky hurler was catcher Josh Phegley. According to Susan Slusser, Phegley's last pitching experience came in college, for a grand total of one inning.
Phegley's arsenal included four offerings: an 86-88 mph four-seamer, an 86-88 mph cutter, a 76-81 mph slider, and an 80-82 mph changeup. When he's behind the plate he's known for a strong throwing arm that helps him throw out base stealers, so he makes sense as an emergency pitcher.