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John Kruk, Phillies legend and broadcaster, is hilariously unimpressed by baseball’s new “opener” strategy—so much so that he joked he hopes to be dead before having to understand it. While his broadcast partner Tom McCarthy tries to explain the logic, Kruk remains baffled, embodying the old-school resistance to modern analytics. It’s refreshing to see a veteran like him admit he doesn’t get it—and even more endearing when he’s seen wearing a tie (mostly clip-ons) in the booth, struggling with buttons. Kruk’s authenticity, whether ranting about pitching or fumbling fashion, is why fans love him: he’s real, confused, and completely himself.

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