Many fans love Vogelson here at JCCCNC... so much so, that it inspired one of our dear members to paint this captivating portrait of Vogelson's pitch.   The pairing with the 2013 memorabilia give-away just seems like a perfect match.

Who is Vogelsong you ask?   (Thanks Wikipedia)

Ryan Andrew Vogelsong (born July 22, 1977) is an American professional baseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (2000–2001, 2011–present) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2001–2006), and for the Nippon Professional Baseball League's Hanshin Tigers (2007–2008) and Orix Buffaloes (2009).

His career was revitalized as he established himself as a dominant force in the fifth spot in the Giants' 2011 rotation after Barry Zitowas injured. He made the 2011 All-Star team, and in 2012 he posted a streak of 16 consecutive quality starts, allowing three earned runs or fewer in at least six innings each game. In four starts during the 2012 postseason, he recorded a 3–0 record with a 1.09 ERA, twice helping the Giants avoid elimination en route to their 2012 World Series title. In 2014, Vogelsong made a career-high 32 starts, helping the Giants win another title in the 2014 World Series.

Mixed Media painting of Ryan Vogelsong, pitcher of the SF Giants 2011

Painted in 2011 by Raymond Vogelzang.

Size is 20" x 30"

2013 SF Giants Ryan Vogelsong Bobblehead

Bobblehead given out as SGA on 6/22/3013.