Good day at the office

 Dear Friends

Even if you’re not a baseball fan, I’m sure many of you heard about what Dodger Shohei Ohtani did yesterday. He became the first member of the 50-50 club---50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season (now 51 and 51). Surely those numbers will go up with nine games to play. He had six hits in six at bats---three home runs, two doubles and a single, producing 10 runs batted in.

Just a few thoughts:

***I keep imagining how beloved Dodger announcer Vin Scully would have called the game and historical moments.

***As good as his “day at the office” was, there is still room for improvement. I mean, six for six is great, but only half of his six hits were home runs!

*** I’m now waiting for his endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

And then there is the candy bar. When will his be on the market? Two of the three candy bars pictured below were not directly related to a player, but people made the connection anyway.  Baby Ruth (1921) referred to President Grover Cleveland’s daughter, claims the maker, not Babe Ruth. The Oh Henry (1920) was named for a salesman hanging around a store, but later, people tied it to Henry Aaron. Reggie (1977) was named after Reggie Jackson. He had said, "If I played in New York, they'd name a candy bar after me." He did. They did. His nickname was "Mr. October" because he played so well in his play-off and World Series games which came in that month. 

Shohei has already seen the money; maybe his candy bar should be “Show-mei the Candy”!

John

P.S.

Obvious riddle: For now, What is Shohei’s favorite candy bar?  Pay Day

Obvious joke start: Three candy bars walked into a ….now what?