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Dodgers prospect who just made MLB debut has wild origin story

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 20: Zach Reks #88 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a portrait during MLB media day on February 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

When Dodgers No. 30 prospect Zach Reks sprinted out to left field Monday night in San Diego, it was the culmination of a years-long scooter trick.

What, you expected me to say “lifelong dream”? Well, that too, but only thanks to the divine intervention of a college coach, a nifty dismount, and David Eckstein’s brother.

Still sounds like gibberish?