February 23, 2004

Cleveland Indians infielder Jody Gerut writes a weblog for Cleveland.Com. His Jan. 31 entry on avoiding the sophomore slump, touted today by Peter Gammons, is an insightful take on the risks of early success. "Being humbled sucks. And I want no part of that again. "

posted by rcade to baseball at 10:29 AM - 3 comments

Awesome column. Awesome post rcade. I just may have a new favorite pro ballplayer. Kudos to Gerut for a refreshing attitude and a big-ass brain.

posted by vito90 at 10:50 AM on February 23, 2004

The word 'sophomore' literally means 'wise fool' (many thanks to my high school etymology teacher). Where did this guy go to high school? I don't remember every being offered third period etymology.

posted by dzot at 12:17 PM on February 23, 2004

He should thank his non sequitur teacher.

posted by mkn at 12:21 PM on February 23, 2004

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