ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Ask his teammates: A.J. Pollock is the D-backs’ know-it-all

May 9, 2018, 7:25 AM

We all know that one individual.

An argument breaks out, and no matter what is said by the other party, that person believes they are right.

No. Matter. What.

As it turns out, the Arizona Diamondbacks have one of those in their clubhouse.

Center fielder A.J. Pollock is “that guy.”

FOX Sports Arizona spoke with a good number of his teammates, who all backed up that notion.

With a smile on his face, star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt said, “he thinks he is (right) for sure and again that leaves yourself to be challenged a lot.”

In a very quality fireback by third baseman Jake Lamb that surely came up during one of those arguments, he asked Pollock when was the last time he was wrong.

According to Pollock, it was the summer of 2007 when he got into an argument with a summer ball teammate. But Pollock said he has not been wrong since then.

The key to avoiding arguments with Pollock: staying away from the topics of Notre Dame and the New England Patriots.

As Lamb and others know, though, everyone cares for Pollock at the end of the day, despite the bold stances.

“That’s A.J., man” Lamb said. “That’s our guy.”

Arizona Diamondbacks

Paul Sewald...

Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks’ Paul Sewald to make rehab appearance for Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald is ready for his next step toward returning from the injured list.

13 hours ago

Manager Torey Lovullo...

Alex Weiner

Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman hits walk-off home run to beat Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kyle Nelson gave up a walk-off home run to Cardinals hitter and Phoenix native Nolan Gorman.

13 hours ago

Slade Cecconi...

Alex Weiner

Slade Cecconi gives Diamondbacks quality in relief of Merrill Kelly to beat Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Slade Cecconi earned a quality start in his season debut in the major leagues Sunday at the Giants.

2 days ago

Blaze Alexander...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Blaze Alexander exits game vs. Giants with cramp

The Arizona Diamondbacks removed shortstop Blaze Alexander during the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants.

2 days ago

Slade Cecconi...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks recall RHP Slade Cecconi, Merrill Kelly scratched vs. Giants with shoulder injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi from Triple-A Reno and optioned right-handed reliever Justin Martinez.

2 days ago

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen goes back to the mound as Giants hitter Patrick Bailey's home run...

Associated Press

Zac Gallen gets beat up in Diamondbacks’ loss to Giants

The San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Saturday as D-backs starter Zac Gallen allowed two homers.

3 days ago

Ask his teammates: A.J. Pollock is the D-backs’ know-it-all