He played pitcher , and while playing Little League pitched numerous no - hitters and on one occasion pitched a perfect game , striking out all 18 batters to face him .
Growing up in Menands , NY , Long 's primary sport as a child was baseball .
Long played pitcher , and while playing Little League pitched numerous no - hitters and on one occasion pitched a perfect game , striking out all 18 batters to face Long .
Growing up in Menands , NY , Long 's primary sport as a child was baseball .