When we think of a versatile baseball player, it usually has to do with the ability to field multiple positions on defense. For Sean Manaea, it means being able to pitch in the starting rotation and pinch-cheer for the fans if necessary.
The general public isn’t allowed to attend MLB games in 2020, due to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic. That’s led to stadiums full of inanimate cardboard cutouts in the seats, and virtual crowd noise pumped over the speakers to break the silence. Players have already reported how weird it is having no people in the stands to pump them up.