Low And Outside: The Crime And Punishment Of '70s Houston Astros Pitcher Mark Lemongello
Before the dreaded 2017 cheating-with-video embarrassment, the Houston Astros had been relatively bereft of scandal. Here, we uncover the dastardly doings of a former pitcher from over 40 years ago.
“My head was messed up.” In an uncharacteristic moment of clarity and self-awareness, these were once the words of former Houston Astros pitcher, Mark Lemongello, known for his frequent outbursts of self-assault, sometimes slapping himself after ineffective pitches or outings: