The Will Klein Glove
A Pokémon card inside the glove
Back when the Dodgers made their return to Toronto for a grand World Series rematch, a young hurler by the name of Will Klein took to the mound and delivered two fine, scoreless innings at Rogers Centre. Yet it was not only his pitching that made the headlines; he was also seen opening packs of Pokémon cards right there on the field, a curious sight that quickly set people wondering across social media. Before long, the good folks at 44 Pro, the very makers of his trusty gloves, asked him which Pokémon creature he liked most. Klein gave his answer plainly enough, thinking little of it. But imagine his astonishment when, not many days later, he received a weird gift: a custom-crafted glove, which had his favorite Pokémon sewn in the glove with its webbing. Will was very happy when he received this gift. He said it was the most extraordinary item he had ever laid eyes on. Klein had long held a fondness for Pokémon since he was a little kid. In recent times, he and his wife have taken up collecting the cards once more, making a pastime of visiting card shops on the road. As for whether this remarkable glove shall ever be used in proper play, Klein remains uncertain. He wonders if it’s allowed, and he doesn’t want the card to get damaged during the game!