Here at Batgirl, we are proud to introduce a new feature...

...and none too soon. Doug Mientkiewicz is the first baseman for the Minnesota Twins. Doug likes to play golf and fish, but nonetheless is happily married. Doug is renowned for his defense, but he's in the middle of a soul-sucking batting slump, and it's affecting everything he does.

Straight Guy:

In a recent interview, Doug said, "You care so much, and you want to be part of the guys, but you just don't feel like you belong when you're not hitting….I take it so hard."

Clearly, Doug needs some help. He's got a big series coming up with the Twins' division rivals, the Chicago Bitch Sox. Can the Fab 5 help this Twin win?

Mission: Turn this slug into a slugger.

Oh my god, what IS that on his helmet?

First, Doug met culture expert Jai to talk about batting…and self-esteem.

"Now, Doug when you're at the plate, I want you to take a deep breath, close your eyes and think, Today, I am my own MVP…Oh, and keep your weight back, will you?"

Then, stylist Kyan set to work on Dougie's "look."

"Dude, this dead animal on your face has got to go. I'm picturing you with a cleaner, more adult look. You're a veteran now. And have you tried Crest Whitestrips?"

Then, fashion expert Carson helped complete Dougie's external transformation:

"See, now you look hot. You make Magglio look like Sagg-lio!"

With a new look and a new attitude, Doug set out to face the Bitch Sox….

I am my own MVP. I am my own MVP…

..while his new friends look on.

"Come on, Tightpants!"

A hit!

Yay!

It seems that before Doug could really see the ball, he needed to see himself.

Posted by Batgirl at June 28, 2004 10:46 PM