CLEARWATER, Fla. – Scott Kingery scored from first base during a crazy play in college five years ago and had a new nickname before even returning to the dugout. He was no longer Scott Kingery, the University of Arizona’s freshman walk-on. He was Scotty Jetpacks, the aggressive runner who could wreak havoc on the base paths.
The nickname stayed with Kingery during college and has followed him through the minor leagues. He even made it his Twitter handle. Kingery has turned heads this spring with his homers and defense, and there is little doubt he will reach the majors sooner rather than later.