COLUMBIA — William Pipp kneels down in the bright green Kentucky bluegrass, sharply contrasting the gray April sky overhead. He’s meticulously measuring, looking and then remeasuring. It’s not rocket science, but it is an exact one. As Missouri’s baseball players toss warm-up throws in Taylor Stadium before their game against Oklahoma State, it’s Pipp’s time to shine. And he’s got dreams of the big leagues, too.
MU student seeks a perfect pitch on the turf of Taylor Stadium
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 | 11:40 p.m. CDT;
updated 7:07 p.m. CDT, Saturday, July 19, 2008
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