In 2008, the Corpus Christi Beach Dawgs of the Continental Baseball League signed 4-foot-6 wrestler, “Little Kato” (http://www.halfpintbrawlers.com/site/castbios.html ), to a one-game contract. It was supposed to be in honor of Eddie Gaedel who batted for Bill Veeck’s team – the St. Louis Browns – in 1951.
Here are some links regarding that 2008 signing:
- http://www.cblproball.com/pdf/prCBLsmallsurprise5-19-08.pdf
- http://indybaseballchatter.blogspot.com/2008/05/fans-really-can-see-something-new-every.html
- http://lascrucesvaqueros.com/vaqueros.asp?page=68 (picture of his at-bat)
This week, the River City Rascals signed Nick Hagan to a similar contract:
- http://www.cnbc.com/id/38579604
- http://joesportsfan.com/?p=15481
- http://benmaller.com/2010/08/minor-league-team-to-bat-midget-during-game/
You are welcome to chime in with your comments, but please have some tact with what you say!
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