San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner isn't the only pitcher itching to compete in a Home Run Derby. Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta threw his name in the mix too, telling the media "If he's in it (refering to Bumgarner), I need to be in it" [Related: Madison Bumgarner would like to be in the Home Run Derby ] Arrieta was asked about his feelings on the derby after picking up two hits and a win in the Cubs 8-2 victory against the Braves . Jake Arrieta is all for a pitcher's HR derby at the all-star game. Thinks it would be a bigger adrenaline rush than his no-hitters — Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) June 11, 2016 That's both an interesting and a scary thought considering the intensity Arrieta brings to every start. It may not always show outwardly, but he's as tenacious, determined and focused as they come. It would definitely be fun to see how that translated to a home run hitting contest, especially if he turned the dial up. "I think it would be mentally and physically draining but a really fun experience," Arrieta later told ESPN Chicago . Like Bumgarner, Arrieta would be a perfect fit. He's also a do-it-all pitcher, which means he's as likely to hit a home run as...
Jake Arrieta throws his name in the Home Run Derby mix
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