The Boys of Summer

As Grayer and I have mentioned before, we are serious sports fans, particularly baseball. But just because you're not a sports fan (Scarlet) doesn't mean you can't enjoy watching. The eye candy is even sweeter when we're talking about professional athletes. Mostly because if they've got the looks, they've got the professionaly trained body to go with it. Yum. my. Soccer players are awfully nice to look at, but for our money, the boys of summer still bring the heat. Maybe it’s because we grew up watching baseball, but there is no hotter athlete than a ball player. A slower paced game and lack of facemasks allow this sport to be perfect for eye candy viewing. Combine that with the form fitting pants and the ball caps, and the commentators are right, it is twenty degrees hotter on the field.

And now our All-Hot team: The hottest players at each position for your viewing pleasure. *Note- this list WILL NOT include Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriguez, as they are not only cliche', but members of The Evil Empire and therefore not at all attractive.

OF: Grady Sizemore, Indians- The ladies love Grady for a reason.
OF: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox- Has the women of Sox Nation all atwitter.
OF: Curtis Granderson, Tigers- Already delving into television work, and why not? He's got the look for it.
C: Joe Mauer, Twins- The captain of the all-hot team.
P: Barry Zito, Giants- Once dated Alyssa Milano. Lucky lady.
3B: Evan Longoria, Rays- Not to be confused with Eva.
2B: Chase Utley, Phillies- Cole Hamels seems to get all the attention, but I'll take Utley any day.
1B: Bobby Crosby, A's- He's the one on the right, but we'll take the one on the left, too. (Huston Street)
SS: JJ Hardy, Brewers- The Brewers were close to having several players on this list, they could be The Team to Watch in the second half.


And then there's this guy, who despite being one of the greatest pitchers ever, will never, ever, make one of these lists.