It’s been a helluva long time since an actual Irish-born player made it to the major leagues, so, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m choosing as my representative of all things Irish an American-born player of Irish descent who, to me, looks more Irish than any player I can recall. It’s Bobby Kielty, of course; last seen in the major leagues providing a huge insurance run for the Red Sox with a pinch homer in Game 4 of the 2007 World Series.














