Update: Mat Latos made his first spring start on Friday for the San Diego Padres, and the first batter he faced was his boyhood hero, Ken Griffey Jr. He promptly walked him, although Latos was pretty sure the pitch was a strike. When Griffey came to the plate it all came together for Latos,"When he fouled the first pitch I threw straight back, it really struck me ... I'm facing Ken Griffey Jr. And when I walked him, even though I thought the pitch was a strike, there was nothing but a smile on my face. I tip my cap to him.
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