This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.

publication date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 (part of Summer 2022)

category: Sports

clue: He (eventually) went from viral fame in a Vine to a starting position on the Cincinnati Reds.

explanation: Stephenson is the starting catcher for the Reds. He gained fame in high school for a viral video of him tossing a bat straight up into the air after batting. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and LaVonne Lemler

Dream On: Look, none of us is ever gonna be a rock star. You see me cryin' about it? You're not in Aerosmith, and neither are these seven people. Stop messin' around and solve 'em.

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