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Veteran major leaguer Mike Pelfrey hits the books

Mike Pelfrey, a 12-year veteran of the MLB, is back at Wichita State finishing his degree.

Newman University Pitching Coach Mike Pelfrey instructs pitchers during practice. Pelfrey was a pitcher for Wichita State until he was drafted after his junior year in 2005.

Mike Pelfrey can’t get the moment out of his head.

Chris Young, an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, walked up to the plate at Fenway Park. Pelfrey stood on the mound and watched as Young loomed over the plate, waiting for Pelfrey to throw one inside.

Pelfrey, a left-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, had a history of tormenting right-handed hitters with his sinking fastball.