PITCHER THIS

Genuine Saberhagens are exceedingly rare. Dear Catastrophe Waitress could be one. Maybe Peace and Love.

Now you might think initially that The Beatles' white album is a Saberhagen. But it's not.

The white album is actually a Phil Niekro.

That is, it gets by on a gimmick pitch, and is just as likely to win as it is to lose. It is revered out of proportion to its quality, and earns esteem for its sheer length.

Damn that knuckler...