Ace of Diamonds (Baseball Diamonds, That is)

Jason Schmidt is one of the best pitchers in baseball, hands-down (or up, if you prefer). The Giants finally have the bonafide hard-throwing ace they haven't had in years.

If you're a Giants fan, make it a point to watch him pitch. Three consecutive complete game wins, while allowing one run, is an accomplishment I don't think I've ever seen done by a Giant pitcher in the seventeen years I've been a fan.

I'm definitley rooting for the guy to win twenty games and help bring the team back to the World Series. What makes Jason Schmidt even more of a feel-good story is that he recently lost his mother. I'm amazed the guy is able to even take the mound, much less do what he has done. I suppose baseball is good therapy for him.