“Punked” Philly Pitcher Now Famous From Viral Video
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008Kyle Kendrick, the Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, I wrote about yesterday who was “punked” by convincing him he had been traded for a player named Kobayashi Iwamura (who doesn’t exist). Kendrick was told there was an immediate trade and he had to leave for Japan the next day.
Who was in on it? Brett Myers, also a pitcher who has a locker right next to Kendrick; manager, Charlie Manuel; Ruben Amaro, Jr. , Kendrick’s agent and the other Philly players also in the video.
Kendrick has become an overnight celebrity because his viral video has been email and blogged about around the globe. Yes, even in Japan.
Kendrick hopes 2 things to come from the prank. First of all, he would like to be recognized for his pitching ability and build off what he was able to accomplish last year. In past performances, “he pitched well against the White Soxs. And then he won our only game in a series against the Mets. And then we’re like, ‘Boy, he ain’t bad,’” according to Manuel his agent.
The second thing, when the timing is right, payback to Myers, who masterminded the video idea. Kendrick said, “And when I do, everyone will know.”
Personally, I think we will be hearing alot more from this story. It ain’t over and Brett Myers need to be looking over his shoulder or he might have his own video on the net. This is just too funny.