MESA, Ariz. -- Cliff Pennington's emergency relief appearance for the Blue Jays in last year's American League Championship Series got some notice -- from teams that looked into signing him as a free agent.
Pennington, the Angels' new utility infielder, can handle second base, third base and shortstop. But apparently he can also pitch a little bit. The 31-year-old became the first full-time position player to pitch in a postseason game in the ninth inning of ALCS Game 4, facing three batters and recording the final out.
He threw his fastball 90 mph, flashed a curveball, cutter and changeup.