June 9, 200521 yr Update on "Leon", he'll be making his first start of his professional career on Friday night against Joliet. --- Schaumburg Flyers have named Nigel Thatch, best known as the `Leon' character in the successful Budweiser television commercials, as their starting pitcher for Friday night's home game against the Joliet JackHammers. Thatch will make his first career start in the 7:05 p.m. game at Alexian Field. The right-hander has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA in two relief appearances allowing three hits, two unearned runs, walked one, struck out two and uncorked a wild pitch in two innings. Thatch arrived in Schaumburg for spring training last month to pursue a long-simmering baseball dream. In addition to the `Leon' spots, Thatch has a wide variety of acting credits in both the television and motion picture industries. link
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