PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nolan Arenado brought a batting practice pitcher and a trainer to Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Friday morning, but no one to shag, which is how an older guy in jeans and inadequate shoes and a rooting interest in home runs ended up in the outfield.
They asked if he needed a glove. He said he didn’t intend to get close enough to catch one.
Besides, it was nice out there. It was warm. The grass was damp and smelled good. The stadium music was classic rock. Jonah Arenado, Nolan’s younger brother and offseason Wiffle ball teammate, threw strikes.