White Sox highly touted pitching prospect Carlos Rodon arrived at the park Wednesday sans the mustache gracing his upper lip for his major league debut Tuesday night.
Superstiton? Maybe. But why take chances? The 22 year old was terrible in his first appearance, giving up three hits, three walks and two earned runs in 2 1/3 innings against a Cleveland team that had been struggling mightily at the plate.
As for the mustache, Rodoon told the Chicago Tribune that he was merely seeking to "change the juju up." He then spoke about his eagerness to return to action.
"I'm ready to get back on the mound, man," he said.
Pitching coach Don Cooper is ready for him to do the same thing.
"There was nothing where we wanted it last night," Cooper said. "He threw more balls than strikes. I'm sure it had a lot to do with it, the nerves. He wasn't finishing his pitches, was standing straight up at the end. I think the moment was a big moment."