Name: Nate Rivers
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School: Anthony
Primary positions: OF, P, C
Nate was constructed in 2000 from equal parts pipe cleaners, tendon, adrenaline and tear ducts. He is a what is known as "five tools x2" guy. Not only can he hit for power, average, pitch, run the bases, and contribute in the field, but he can come perilously close to total physical self-destruction doing any of the five. He has a deep unmatched love for the game which is expressed with all-out hustle in the field, enthusiastic cheerleading in the dugout, and uncontrolled crying jags during the time of strife.
2012 season high point: Many OF highlights, but against Mankato, after announcing all year he was physically incapable of throwing a changeup, uncorked a change that the hitter was so far in front of he fell over trying to stop his swing.
2012 season low point: The pursuit of the elusive triple was a painful saga. In his first attempt, he took a wide turn at second, ran through a "stop" signal and was gunned down at 3rd (see above). Lesson learned, later in the year he paused at second despite the "run" signal, ran too late, and was again gunned down. In between there was a homerun which was arguably a triple due to poor outfielding. Crueler members of the "triples club" declared in at a homerun and informed Nate he still was not eligible for the club, furthering Nate's anguish.
Weird habit worth mentioning: Believes everything. Especially when it comes to tips on improving his game. If next year you see a green, Incredible Hulk clone playing for MYBA, it's because someone told Nate that taking huge doses of gamma rays would increase his power at the plate.
Most likely to get kicked out of Cooperstown Dreams Park for: There's no crying in baseball.
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