The Awkward First Seasons of Jeremy Williams

I've been the new guy.  I can understand being intimidated in a new and overwhelming situation.  I realize that first time introductions can be awkward, but I can't imagine letting an entire workplace mistake my name for two years.  At the same time, I've never been a big league rookie.  Remembering back to 2003 Jerome Williams was having a decent rookie season, including a June 23 shutout at home against Oakland.  I was interested in Williams and his puka shell necklaces, but confused when some commentators would call him Jeremy.  I never knew exactly how Hawaiian-born Williams pronounced his name until recently when Angels reporter Sam Miller asked Williams, "Hey. This is going to sound weird. I heard you used to pronounce your name Jeremy."  The timid pitcher's hilarious story followed.