Rays prospect Baz is becoming Bob Ross

Giving new meaning to painting the corners

April 8th, 2020

Ranked as the 90th-best prospect in the Majors, the right hand of Rays pitcher Shane Baz is usually known for its triple-digit fastball. But these days, Baz is staying inside and painting the corners with happy, little clouds. The pitcher showed off his recent work on Instagram, featuring those classic Bob Ross-style trees, a serene lake and a golden sunset.

Screengrab via @thewizardofbaz on Instagram

Sure, that sky looks a little "Lord of the Rings"-inspired, and the lake appears to be filled with blood, but hey, that's just Baz's artistic vision.

And who knows -- when baseball returns, maybe Baz will have cut his long golden locks and opt for a look more like this: