Ty Cobb
publication date: Monday, July 29, 2024 (part of August 2024)
category: Justice
clue: He was an odd choice for a pinch hitter on the legal team for a year, given that he didn't vote for his boss, but he scored a (white) home run anyway.
explanation: Cobb was a prominent member of the White House's legal team from 2017-2018 despite not voting for Donald Trump. The baseball references hint at the famous athlete who shares his name. more…
intended difficulty: very hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Samir Mehta