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Diving deep into the mind of the truly fantastic Felipe Vazquez

Not fair.

"This skill set would be the most elite that I've been associated with."

Yeah. Clint Hurdle, manager of well over 1,250 career games, said that here about Vazquez. The most elite. Because at this level, in the big leagues, everyone is elite to an extent. The worst pitcher in MLB will still take your soul if you're not fully prepared and on your game.

Now, chew on Hurdle's words. He was talking about the 1 percent of the 1 percent. Vazquez stands out among others who stand out.