Tim Dillard is beginning his 17th season in professional baseball with a résumé that lists only 73 major league pitching appearances over all of those years.
In fact, the Rangers’ 35-year-old sidearm hurler hasn’t appeared in a big league game since he was with the Brewers in 2012. He has precisely one major league pitching victory.
Still, Dillard developed a cult following during 16 seasons in the Milwaukee organization, and he is quickly endearing himself to those who follow the Rangers.
Texas can already count on him in a relief role. Comic relief.