Getting a jersey signed is every baseball fan’s dream. Players know this and typically sign whatever comes their way—jerseys, bats, balls, you name it. However, Randy Johnson isn’t wired that way. The Big Unit, who won five Cy Young Awards, has one strict rule at signings: jerseys are off-limits. When fans finally asked why, his answer showed the same calculated approach that made him strike out 4,875 batters.

Recently, Johnson returned to the mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch during Game 3 of the ALCS in support of his former team, the Mariners. Fans welcomed him with cheers, as they have always appreciated his intense competitiveness and strong presence on the field. However, it was his interactions with the fans that generated the most discussion.

During a recent signing ses

See Full Page