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Damned impressive for a pitcher to perform so well and also do well at the plate.

But I'm among the weird who enjoy watching anything done well at a top level.

No million $ plus pay level in pool. But the winner here, seen playing against one of the best in the Northwest makes 5 figures annually in tournament winnings. Shane Van Boening, aka "The South Dakota kid". Born hearing impaired...his grandparents have a pool table, noticed that when he was in a high chair watching them playing, he seemed to be fascinated with how the balls reacted. As soon as he could hold one, they placed a cue in his hand. He just won the world pool masters 9 ball championship for the 2nd time in a row, something nobody else has done.

This video is a short (for pool) 23 minute match held in Washington State. In 9 ball, balls must be struck in numerical order. Combination shots allowed. When the 9 falls, the game is over. Watch his control of the cue ball. It's no accident that many of his shots are easy ones...

(edit) No drug enhancements here...just a lifetime of working at getting a natural talent better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReunUO3IpSQ
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