If his career as a starting pitcher doesn’t pan out, the Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt may find a second act on the football field.
The right-hander was on the mound for Sunday’s series finale against the rival Rays, but it momentarily appeared as if Schmidt forgot what sport he was playing.
After Taylor Walls launched a pitch from Schmidt off the wall in center field, New York’s starter attempted to back up third base in case of an errant throw. While moving into position, Schmidt careened directly into Tampa Bay third base coach Brady Williams, bowling him over in what looked to be a painful collision.
