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Brian Bulaga is a rookie offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers, and apparently cranked out 14 home runs during batting practice with the Brewers for fun. I know that's a far step from making a pro team and all, but there's at least a glimmer of talent in that.
Would it be possible for a 6'5", 314 pounder to transition into baseball should he wish to or should football not work out? He's definitely an athlete since he's a football player, but that's a big guy.
Could it work out? I'm interested to hear from the baseball community here since some of you guys know your stuff.
http://host.madison.com/sports/baseball ... 002e0.html
Would it be possible for a 6'5", 314 pounder to transition into baseball should he wish to or should football not work out? He's definitely an athlete since he's a football player, but that's a big guy.
Could it work out? I'm interested to hear from the baseball community here since some of you guys know your stuff.
http://host.madison.com/sports/baseball ... 002e0.html
MILWAUKEE - The decision made years ago to concentrate fully on football has paid dividends for Bryan Bulaga.
After a decorated career at the University of Iowa, the 6-foot-5, 314-pound offensive lineman was chosen in the first round by the Green Bay Packers in last month's NFL draft.
An invited guest by the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Bulaga returned to his roots by taking batting practice at Miller Park. With hitting coach Dale Sveum throwing, Bulaga took approximately 50 swings and had Brewers players cheering as he hit 14 home runs.
"I was hoping just to hit a couple solid ones. Not make myself look like an idiot," said Bulaga, whose performance took off after first baseman Prince Fielder handed Bulaga a Rickie Weeks' bat.
"I had to step it up. I could not not hit one out with everyone watching," Bulaga said.
Bulaga, a Chicago White Sox fan, was a pitcher, catcher and first baseman in high school in Woodstock, Ill., until dropping the sport during his junior year.
After being told of Bulaga's power display, Brewers manager Ken Macha wants his turn as a crossover athlete.
"I want to go kick some field before the Packers game when they're playing the Vikings," Macha said.