Known for his crude impression of Billy Ray Cyrus's mullet during his playing days with the Phillies, John Kruk is fast becoming one of my most respected opinions as a baseball analyst.
He offers a realistic view into the player lifestyle and persona. Also isn't afraid to give someone a serious tongue lashing when warranted.
Although he had a respectable career (.300 BA, 100 HRs, and 592 RBIs), the Krukker's true calling is as a Baseball tonight analyst. His articulate insight into the game is uncanny and can only be learned through being a student of Baseball for many years.
Krukky is the quintessential analyst/reporter because of his ability to always keep an even keel. He gives his expert opinion just as well as resident baseball uber-god, Peter Gammons.
In the analyst world that tag team of Kruk and Gammons isn't far off from the iconic original Bronx Bombers, Ruth and Gherig. Have to give Krukky the nod as "the Babe" albeit for his not-so-svelte physique.
As far as the rest of the Baseball Tonight staff, its mediocre at best. Karl Ravech is the resident 'pot-stirrer' for the show which does add something, if not for playground banter between Kruk and Gammons. But answer me this ESPN, did you think with the savant that is John Kruk that you'd catch lightning in a bottle with your newest acquisition? Yes I'm talking about you Andre Dawson.
You were a spectacle to behold in the clean-up slot for the Cubbies. But the amount of superfluous fodder that comes out of your mouth makes me want walk in the game winning run with the bases loaded and just go home.
I would like to say thank you to the Krukinator for reporting so diligently and never being candid. All we need is someone who will accurately and more importantly honestly analyze and interpret this game. You are certainly up to the task and I commend you.
Stay Tuned
Ryan
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