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Greg Maddux used to throw bullpen sessions to blindfolded catchers

Maddux threw bullpen sessions to blindfolded catchers

When not lighting farts on fire, Greg Maddux was a pretty swell pitcher. Known for his pinpoint accuracy, the four-time Cy Young winner would put on quite a show for fans who came out early just to watch the pitcher warm up in the bullpen. 

According to Padres broadcaster Mark Grant, during these command and control sessions the catcher would put up his glove, cover his face and then just wait for Maddux to hit the mark. 

It's like Maddux was putting on a low-budget adaptation of Eyes Wide Shut. The only difference being that instead of using a masquerade mask, the catcher covered his face with a towel, and it wasn't very erotic. For the most part