It’s a different kind of opening night for Greg Maddux — his first as a college baseball coach.
The Hall of Famer and former Cubs great has joined UNLV’s staff as a volunteer assistant coach and his first game comes Friday night when the Rebels host Omaha.
UNLV said Maddux joined Stan Stolte’s staff last fall with the head coach calling him "arguably the smartest player to ever step foot on a baseball field."
Maddux, 50, went to high school in Las Vegas before beginning a pro career in which he became the first player to win four straight Cy Young Awards and the first with at least 15 wins in 17 consecutive seasons.
It’s a safe bet that Maddux won’t be dressed like he was for the recent prank he pulled on Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, which you can watch below.
Greg Maddux pranks Kris Bryant
Cubs star Kris Bryant gets set up for batting practice failure by one of his sponsors, Red Bull. (YouTube)
Cubs star Kris Bryant gets set up for batting practice failure by one of his sponsors, Red Bull. (YouTube)
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