Then-Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson throws out the first pitch (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The Phillies scouted now-Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson in high school.
Imagine revered public address announcer Dan Baker saying this over the stadium speakers: “Now batting for the Philadelphia Phillies, number 10, center fielder DeSean Jackson.”
Yes, the same Jackson who has played 12 seasons in the National Football League, seven in midnight green with the Philadelphia Eagles. Such a phrase from Baker could have been possible, as the Phillies scouting him at his Long Beach Poly Prep High School, according to The Athletic’s Zach Berman (subscription required).