Oops

Because breathing underwater is a skill in baseball

By Kevin Roderick | June 9, 2015 12:49 AM

Pat Venditte is a rookie pitcher for the Oakland A's who throws with either arm. That makes him very rare and ambidextrous, but not amphibious.

Hat tip to Toucher and Rich on Twitter.

If only the Red Sox could draft a guy this talented tonight. Dominates on land and sea. pic.twitter.com/RaA8aOzv6d
— Toucher and Rich (@Toucherandrich) June 8, 2015

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