The San Diego Padres' Spring Training Roster Includes an Unusual Non Roster Invitee

In 1999, the San Diego Padres spring training roster included an unusual non roster invitee. Garth Brooks joined the then defending nationally champions in part as a fundraising effort for his place on the roster. In 2000, he played for the Mets where he went 0 for 17, but collected four walks. In 2004, he suited up for the Royals and got his second hit and infield single on March 10. The Cardinals have been outscored by only three runs and are three games below where they quote unquote should be.