Bud Lindsay, the superstar shortstop for the San Antonio Keys, is not only one of the most talented players in the WPK, he is also one of the greatest leaders in the game, a true Captain. The 1972 SJL Rookie of the Year has really only had one struggle to overcome in his big league career: the injury bug. After his truly amazing rookie season of '72, when he put up a 9 WAR season at age 21, his next two seasons were both shortened considerably by significant injuries (a fractured finger in 1973 and a ruptured MCL in his left knee in 1974). There were concerns that he would not be able to live up to his early great potential. In 1975 he was again lost after mid-August due to torn ankle ligaments, but in the time he did play he put up an impressive 6.2 WAR season. And then last season he finally had another full season, relatively injury free, and as long hoped he eventually would, Lindsay was named the SJL MVP for the season.
This season thus far he is on pace to very likely win back-to-back MVP awards. With not a single injury, even of the most minor variety, besetting him in 1977, he is on pace for a 9.7 WAR season. Even though he is only 26 years old many around the league are convinced that the only thing that can possibly stop Bud Lindsay from having a Hall of Fame career is his propensity to get hurt. Even his opponents find themselves rooting for him, when they aren't playing him, to stay healthy and have the celebrated career he so richly deserves.