A friend of mine has a story SO GOOD about getting his ass beat by his 56-year-old father after challenging him to a fight. He was 21 and playing college basketball, so he figured he’s put his dad in his place. Wrong.

NEVER FIGHT YOUR OLD MAN, is what I’m saying.

Like it said the article, Ventura was the only player he hit that year. Nolan didn’t really hit too many guys.

5714 Ks, 7 no hitters, and a 3.14 career ERA forgives many sins.

That was the coolest part of the doc for me. He seems to regard losing out on all that potential like someone who misplaced a high school heirloom. “Dang, that’s too bad.” He found something else (bow hunting) to completely excel at and doesn’t dwell on the past. If ever there was a role model...

Kyle Farnsworth is a savage animal. You will notice that fight happened nowhere near the pitching mound. Farnsworth will come to you to deliver your ass beating.

Bo Jackson never gets his due, either as an athlete or for how he’s carried himself as a man after walking away from both games.

It actually involves Bo Jackson as well! Ryan took a line drive hit by Jackson off his lip. He picked up the ball, threw to first, got the out and stayed in the game.

For me, this story is even more enhanced by the fact that classy-ass Bo Jackson came out to help Ryan out. Bo Knew Sportsmanship.

Anytime basebrawls are discussed I am reminded of my favorite—the time Kyle Farnsworth kicked the shit out of Paul Wilson.

Can he come out of retirement to beat the shit out of Yordano Ventura, too?

Leading with the middle finger knuckle. Ballsy.