Ryan Zimmerman is not a guy who pimps his home runs.
So when the veteran first baseman paused momentarily to admire his 273rd career homer, a three-run shot that helped the Washington Nationals beat Baltimore 12-9, it wasn’t so much bravado as a moment to appreciate the fun he’s having in his 16th major league season.
“That’s why we call him ‘the Captain,’” said manager Davey Martinez after the game. “I put him out there. He gets a chance to play. He gets the job done, and he’s having a lot of fun. He really is.