Even the most heartfelt and eloquent Instagram post will never capture Nolan Arenado’s true excellence and impact. But we’re still gonna try...
A laid back SoCal kid, second round draft status seemed fair in 2009. Some said he would only cut it as a catcher. A developmental success story, Nolan worked his way through the Minors to emerge as one of the game’s top prospects.
After a Triple-A game in Tucson, Manager Glenallen Hill interrupted Arenado’s family dinner to tell Nolan his hard work and sacrifice had paid off: He was going to the big leagues. Nolan and his parents drove up to Phoenix for his debut on April 28, 2013 at Chase Field.
Hit 1 of 1,206. Home Run 1 of 235. RBI 1 of 760. The kid Nolan Arenado burst onto the scene in front of family and friends on April 29, 2013 at Dodger Stadium. The Arenado Crew was there in numbers, they were rowdy, they were proud. We all were.
From the day he arrived in The Show, Nolan brought fire. Desire. He brought his burning love of the gam...