Steven Makes History as a good Tipping Pitcher: An Interview with Bullpen move Cart Driver Keith
A look behind the scenes at an unexpected treat during the Nationals Series, as a Twins relief pitcher performs an unusual and lovely gesture.
Keith has been a member of the Nationals team since 2022, but has never driven anyone. He’s one of five drivers who alternate days, eagerly waiting for anyone from the bullpen who might want to ride in their cart that day. “We pull up right outside the gate, and, if they hop in, we take them for a ride.”
was as astonished as everyone else when Twins reliever Steven stepped in to relieve Simeon Woods Richardson in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Nationals. He had a plan to purchase the uniform of whoever seized the opportunity. “I told myself when I started, whoever my first rider was, I’m going to buy their jersey.”
Of course, he was not expecting
According to all accounts, created history with his tip. According to Nationals public relations, has always used the bullpen cart during his tenure in Miami. However, this is the first time he—or any player—has offered a tip. said, “The group chat [between the driving crew] were all pretty excited, so it seemed to be the first.”
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Keith has been a member of the Nationals team since 2022, but has never driven anyone. He’s one of five drivers who alternate days, eagerly waiting for anyone from the bullpen who might want to ride in their cart that day. “We pull up right outside the gate, and, if they hop in, we take them for a ride.”
Morrisroe was as astonished as everyone else when Twins reliever Steven Okert stepped in to relieve Simeon Woods Richardson in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Nationals. He had a plan to purchase the uniform of whoever seized the opportunity. “I told myself when I started, whoever my first rider was, I’m going to buy their jersey.”
Of course he did.
